Industry · municipality
Street food in Nes
An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlooks
Executive Summary
Street food in Nes is a small but dynamic industry with both challenges and opportunities. In 2026, 23 employees were registered in the sector, a significant increase compared to 3 employees in 2025. At the same time, sales figures showed an increase from NOK 697.3K in 2025 to NOK 0 in 2024, before rising again in 2026. This indicates a certain degree of uncertainty, but also potential for growth. The industry is dominated by small companies, with a mix of AS and ENK entities, and activity is concentrated in Årnes.
Economic Overview
Sales and employees over time
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.2M | 3 |
| 2017 | 5.4M | 24 |
| 2018 | 5.3M | 13 |
| 2019 | 4.8M | 8 |
| 2020 | 4.7M | 8 |
| 2021 | 4.8M | 9 |
| 2022 | 4.8M | 11 |
| 2023 | 1.5M | 9 |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 697.3K | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 23 |
Sales figures have been volatile, with a sharp decline in 2024 (a 100% drop from 2023) before rising again in 2026. The number of employees has also shown large fluctuations, with an increase of 666.7% from 2025 to 2026. This may indicate that the industry has been affected by external factors such as economic downturns or specific events in 2024.



Companies in the Industry
Registered companies in the industry
In Nes, there are 3 companies in the street food industry:
- Nes Restaurantdrift As (Skolegata 8A, Årnes) – AS entity, 39 employees
- Cheat Day Ali (Øvre Hagaveg 4B, Årnes) – ENK entity, 3 employees
- Båtpotete'n Zachariassen (Tiursvingen 5, Fenstad) – ENK entity, 0 employees
Organizational form statistics
- AS: 1 company, 39 employees
- ENK: 1 company, 3 employees
There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but there is a significant variation in size and organizational form.

Business Geography
Distribution of activity in the municipality
| Location | Number of companies | Number of employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Årnes | 2 | 42 | 0 |
There is 1 location with activity in the industry, and all companies are located in Årnes. There is no data on sales or operating results for Årnes in this analysis.

Operational Dynamics
Operational dynamics and bankruptcy statistics
There are no registered bankruptcies in the street food industry in Nes. However, the data shows large fluctuations in both sales and number of employees over time. The most dramatic change is in 2024, where sales fell to NOK 0 and the number of employees dropped from 9 to 3. This may indicate a combination of external factors (such as economic downturns) and internal challenges (such as operational challenges or loss of customers).
Outlook
Outlook for entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs in Nes, the street food industry can be both a challenge and an opportunity. The most important observation is the strong increase in the number of employees in 2026 (from 3 to 23), which may indicate a upturn in the sector. However, it is important to be aware of the high volatility in sales and operating results. Entrepreneurs should consider utilizing local support opportunities and carefully analyze competitors. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in Nes for this industry.
Outlook for the Fast Food Sector
Comparison with the fast food sector
The fast food sector in Nes has 5 companies and shows a more stable development than street food. Sales figures have grown from NOK 4.2M in 2016 to NOK 24.9M in 2025, with an average annual growth of 15.5%. The number of employees has also grown significantly, from 4 to 63 in 2026. This shows that the fast food sector has a higher degree of stability and growth potential compared to street food.
Peer companies in the fast food sector
| Name | Address | Industry | Sales (NOK) | Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aanerud Bakeri As Avd Utsalg | Skolegata 2A, 2150 Årnes | bakery | 24.5M | 42 | 2.2M |
| Folkets Café Og Restaurant | Kjølstadvegen 1A, 2160 Vormsund | kebab house | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Aanerud Bakeri As shows strong financing (EBITDA of NOK 2.2M) and high sales volume, while Folkets Café Og Restaurant has no sales and EBITDA.



Other companies in hurtigmat (not in street food)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aanerud Bakeri As Avd Utsalg | bakery | Skolegata 2A, 2150 Årnes | NOK 24.5M | 42 | NOK 2.2M |
| Folkets Café Og Restaurant | kebab house | Kjølstadvegen 1A, 2160 Vormsund | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Street food in Nes is an industry with both potential and challenges. Although there have been large fluctuations in sales and number of employees, 2026 shows a positive trend with increased number of employees. Entrepreneurs should consider carefully analyzing local market conditions and utilizing any support opportunities. At the same time, they should be aware that the fast food sector in the municipality has a higher degree of stability and growth. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and strategies for this industry in Nes.