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Street Food in Nordre Follo: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook
A detailed analysis of the street food industry in Nordre Follo based on company data, economic trends, and geographic distribution of the business in the municipality. The outlook for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers is also discussed in relation to the broader fast food
Brief Overview of the Street Food Industry in Nordre Follo
Industry Overview
The street food industry in Nordre Follo has shown both strengths and challenges in recent years. There are 9 companies in the industry, with total employee numbers varying between 5 and 18 from 2016–2026. Sales have experienced significant fluctuations, with an extreme increase in 2017 (from NOK 180,000 to NOK 4.1 million) before declining again. The broader fast food category in the municipality has more companies (24) and shows a different dynamic, discussed in a separate section.
Economic Trends in the Street Food Industry
Economic Trends
Sales Development (2016–2026):
- 2017 saw an extreme increase of +2183.2% in sales, from NOK 179,736 to NOK 4,103,714.
- After 2017, sales have been more stable, with an increase of +3.1% in 2024 (from NOK 2.1 million to NOK 2.1 million).
- 2020–2021 saw a decline of -14.0% in sales, which can be linked to external factors such as the pandemic.
Employee Development (2016–2026):
- The number of employees had the largest increase in 2022 (from 5 to 10 employees, +100.0%).
- In 2025, the largest decline was recorded (from 17 to 7 employees, -58.8%).
- In 2026, the number of employees had the largest increase of +157.1% (from 7 to 18 employees).
Table: Sales and Employees per Year
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 179,736 | 11 |
| 2017 | 4,103,714 | 13 |
| 2018 | 2,594,280 | 17 |
| 2019 | 2,824,305 | 15 |
| 2020 | 719,037 | 11 |
| 2021 | 618,581 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1,430,108 | 10 |
| 2023 | 2,065,587 | 15 |
| 2024 | 2,129,150 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2,129,150 | 18 |
Companies in the Street Food Industry
Companies in the Industry
There are 9 companies in the street food industry in Nordre Follo. The most represented organizational forms are AS (2 companies) and ENK (1 company). Examples of companies include:
- Aik Drift As (Sønsterudveien 32, Sofiemyr) – 10 employees, AS form, established 2019.
- Najim Masbah (Jernbanesvingen 6, Ski) – 5 employees, ENK form, established 2024.
- Greek & Grill As (Ares vei 32, Tårnåsen) – 0 employees, AS form, established 2016, with a high EBITDA margin of 26%.
Table: Organizational Forms and Statistics
| Organizational Form | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | EBITDA Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS | 2 | 14 | 0% |
| ENK | 1 | 5 | 0% |
Geographic Distribution of the Business
The street food industry is most active in Sofiemyr and Ski. In Sofiemyr, 2 companies with 14 employees are registered, while Ski has 1 company with 5 employees. No sales or profit figures are reported for these areas, but Sofiemyr has a higher concentration of companies.
Table: Geographic Distribution
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) | Profit (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofiemyr | 2 | 14 | 0 | -24,000 |
| Ski | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Dynamics and Financial Challenges
Industry Dynamics
Bankruptcies and Financial Challenges:
- There are no bankruptcies registered in the street food industry in Nordre Follo.
- Aik Drift As has a negative profit of -NOK 24,000 and an EBITDA margin of 0%.
- Greek & Grill As has a positive profit of NOK 518,000 and an EBITDA margin of 26%, showing that some companies have good financial stability.
Table: Financial Key Figures
| Company | Profit (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | EBITDA Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aik Drift As | -24,000 | -24,000 | 0% |
| Greek & Grill As | 518,000 | 562,000 | 26% |
Outlook for Entrepreneurs in the Street Food Industry
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The street food industry in Nordre Follo shows greater variations in sales and number of employees than many other industries. This may be due to fluctuating customer behavior and competition from other fast food companies. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on local markets such as Sofiemyr, where there are more companies and potential for higher customer traffic. There are also opportunities to develop companies with high EBITDA margins, as demonstrated by Greek & Grill As. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to compete in this industry.
Outlook for the Fast Food Category
The broader fast food category in Nordre Follo has 24 companies, showing that street food is part of a larger industry. Sales in the fast food category had a decline of -81.4% in 2025 (from NOK 44 million to NOK 8.2 million), which may affect the street food industry. Peer companies in the fast food category include:
- Balkan Pizza & Kebabhouse As (Torgveien 2, Ski) – NOK 32.5 million in sales, NOK 6.2 million in EBITDA, 20 employees.
- Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Ski Storsenter (Jernbanesvingen 6, Ski) – NOK 3.7 million in sales, NOK 761,100 in EBITDA, 10 employees.
Table: Peer Companies in the Fast Food Category
| Company Name | Industry | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Pizza & Kebabhouse As | Kebab House | 32,500,000 | 6,200,000 | 20 |
| Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Ski Storsenter | Frozen Yogurt Café | 3,700,000 | 761,100 | 10 |
Other companies in hurtigmat (not in street food)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Pizza & Kebabhouse As | kebab house | Torgveien 2, 1400 Ski | NOK 32.5M | 20 | NOK 6.2M |
| Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Ski Storsenter | frozen yogurt cafe | Jernbanesvingen 6, 1400 Ski | NOK 3.7M | 10 | NOK 761.1K |
| Nye Lotus House As | kebab house | Parkaksen 5, 1400 Ski | NOK 2.8M | 0 | NOK 298.0K |
| Sentrum Bakeri As | bakery | Kantorveien 9, 1410 Kolbotn | NOK 434.0K | 0 | NOK 118.0K |
| Baker Nordby Kolbotn Avd 20 | bakery | Kolbotnveien 33, 1410 | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Baker Nordby Myrvoll Avd 19 | bakery | Trelastveien 12C, 1415 Oppegård | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Food Brokers As | fast food chain | Flåtestadveien 3, 1415 Oppegård | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Kamil Grill As | kebab house | Tømmerveien 26, 1405 Langhus | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Legendre Fransk Godteri | bakery | Ospelia 15, 1405 Langhus | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lephan As Avd Ski | bakery | Jernbanesvingen 6, 1400 Ski | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Mcdonald's Ski Storsenter Avd 23 | fast food chain | Jernbanesvingen 6, 1400 Ski | NOK 0 | 47 | NOK 0 |
| Råde Bakeri Utsalg As Avd 35 Ski | bakery | Jernbanesvingen 6, 1400 Ski | NOK 0 | 21 | NOK 0 |
| Sami Llc | bakery | Sønsterudveien 32, 1412 Sofiemyr | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ski Kebab Og Pizza Hassan | kebab house | Industriveien 11, 1424 Ski | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Smoothie Xchange As Avd Ski Storsenter | fresh smoothie shop | Jernbanesvingen 6, 1400 Ski | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion and Future Outlook
Conclusion
The street food industry in Nordre Follo has both opportunities and challenges. There are 9 companies with variable sales and employee development. Sofiemyr and Ski are the most important geographic areas, and there are opportunities to develop companies with high EBITDA margins. The broader fast food category shows a different dynamic, with both larger companies and diverse industry subgroups. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on local markets and financial stability to compete in this industry. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and develop strategies to succeed in Nordre Follo.