Street Food in Lørenskog: Industry Overview and Outlook

Street food in Lørenskog is a small but active sector with 20 registered companies. In recent years, the sector has experienced both growth and decline, with a significant reduction in sales in 2025. There are 22 employees registered in 2026, indicating a decline over time. The sector has a mix of organizational forms, with AS and ENK being the most common. There are no registered bankruptcies, suggesting a stable sector. For entrepreneurs, there may be opportunities in Lørenskog, particularly in central areas such as Lørenskog and Finstadjordet.

Sales and employees in the street food sector in Lørenskog (2016–2026):

Sales experienced a sharp decline of 72.2% from 2024 to 2025, which is one of the most significant changes. The number of employees has also shown a decline over time, with a reduction of 12% from 2025 to 2026. This may indicate a sector in transition, with potential challenges in the future.

There are 20 companies registered in the street food sector in Lørenskog. The most represented organizational forms are AS (3 companies) and ENK (13 companies). Some of the well-known companies in the sector include:

• Subway Metro As (Bibliotekgata 30, Lørenskog): 12 employees, organizational form AS, founded 2026.
• Ltacos As (Gamleveien 88, Lørenskog): 7 employees, organizational form AS, founded 2020.
• Les Baguette As (Bibliotekgata 30, Lørenskog): 5 employees, organizational form AS, founded 2017.

Most companies have not reported sales or profit, except Les Baguette As, which had a profit of -68.0K NOK in 2025. There are no registered bankruptcies in the sector.

Street food activity in Lørenskog is most concentrated in Lørenskog and Finstadjordet. There are 3 companies and 24 employees registered in Lørenskog, while Finstadjordet has more companies without employees. The activity is spread across several addresses, including Bibliotekgata 30, Gamleveien 88, and Kulturhusgata 23. This indicates that the sector has a broad presence in the municipality, even though there are few employees compared to the number of companies.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the street food sector in Lørenskog, which indicates a stable sector. However, the sector has experienced a sharp decline in sales of 72.2% from 2024 to 2025, which may be an indication of increased challenges. No new companies have been registered in the sector in recent years, which may indicate a low level of dynamism. This may be a challenge for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in the sector.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in the street food sector in Lørenskog, there may be both opportunities and challenges. The sharp decline in sales in 2025 shows that the sector may be vulnerable to market changes. However, there are opportunities in central areas such as Lørenskog and Finstadjordet, where activity has been registered. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in areas with high traffic and potential customers. It may also be profitable to explore collaborations with local companies in the sector to create a stronger market position.

The broader fast food sector in Lørenskog has 31 companies, showing that the sector is more developed than street food. Sales in the fast food sector had a decline of 27.5% from 2024 to 2025, which is less sharp than in the street food sector. There are also more companies in the fast food sector, which may indicate a more stable sector. Some of the key companies in the fast food sector include:

• Baker Samson Avd Utsalg Metro (Solheimveien 85, Lørenskog): 11 employees, sales of 9.1M NOK, EBITDA of 1.2M NOK.
• Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Triaden (Gamleveien 88, Lørenskog): 10 employees, sales of 3.8M NOK, EBITDA of 784.2K NOK.

These companies may be good examples for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in the fast food sector.

The street food sector in Lørenskog is a small but active sector with opportunities for entrepreneurs. Although the sector has experienced a sharp decline in sales in 2025, there are opportunities in central areas such as Lørenskog and Finstadjordet. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in areas with high traffic and potential customers. It may also be profitable to explore collaborations with local companies in the sector to create a stronger market position. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Lørenskog for street food activity.