Industry · municipality
street food in Tønsberg
An analytical overview of the industry, companies, and development trends in Tønsberg municipality for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in 2026/2027.
Executive Summary
Tønsberg has an active street food industry with 11 registered companies and 34 employees in 2026. The industry shows a rise in sales and employees compared to previous years, even though there have been variations over time. The most active company, La Baguette Tønsberg Avd 1338, reports high figures for sales (NOK 11.3M) and EBITDA (NOK 545.8K). The industry is part of the larger fast food group, which has a more stable development over time.
Economic Trends
Economic Overview
Sales and employees in the street food industry in Tønsberg:
- Sales: Highest in 2018 (NOK 16.2M), but fell to NOK 8.2M in 2024 before a mild increase to NOK 8.6M in 2025. There is a rise of +47.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Employees: Highest in 2026 (33 employees), with a rise of +17.9% from 2025. There have been variations, but a general trend to increase after 2020.
Critical point: Sales in 2020 fell by 52.1% due to the pandemic, but have since stabilized.
Companies and Organizational Forms
Companies in the Industry
Tønsberg has 11 companies in the street food industry, with the following organizational forms:
| Organizational Form | Number of Companies | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| AS | 4 | 35 |
| ENK | 3 | 0 |
| DA | 1 | 0 |
Key companies:
- La Baguette Tønsberg Avd 1338 (AS, 11 employees, NOK 11.3M in sales)
- Moksha As (AS, 12 employees, founded 2023)
- Nach As (AS, 11 employees, founded 2021)
Note: Many companies have 0 employees and 0 sales, which may indicate registrations without activity.
Distribution of Activity in the Municipality
Business Geography
Activity distributed across locations in Tønsberg:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tønsberg | 3 | 34 | 11.3M |
| Undrumsdal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Conclusion: Most companies are concentrated in Tønsberg, with a single business in Undrumsdal. Tønsberg is therefore the most relevant area for business development.
Bankruptcy and Business Stability
Business Dynamism
Bankruptcies and stability:
- No bankruptcy registrations in the street food industry in Tønsberg (all companies are marked as not bankrupt).
- Stable level of companies and employees over time, with a rise of +17.9% in employees from 2025 to 2026.
Note: Even though some companies have 0 employees and 0 sales, there are no clear signs of industry stability issues.
Outlook for New Companies
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Opportunities in Tønsberg:
- Rise in employees and sales in 2024 and 2025 indicate a growing demand for street food.
- Tønsberg is the most active area, with potential for new companies in the city center.
- La Baguette Tønsberg Avd 1338 shows that it is possible to achieve high sales (NOK 11.3M) and EBITDA (NOK 545.8K) in the industry.
Recommendation: Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Tønsberg, where there is good infrastructure and a growing market.
Outlook for the Fast Food Group
Fast food group in Tønsberg has 22 companies and shows a greater stability than the street food industry:
- Sales: Highest in 2018 (NOK 62.9M), with a rise of +9.2% from 2024 to 2025.
- Employees: Highest in 2026 (187 employees), with a rise of +27.2% from 2025.
Peer companies in the fast food group (not in street food):
- Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Farmandstredet (frozen yogurt café, NOK 3.3M in sales)
- Smoothie Xchange As Avd Farmandstredet (fresh smoothie shop, NOK 6.5M in sales)
- Nøtterø Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Ormelet (bakery, NOK 6.6M in sales)
Conclusion: The fast food group has a more stable and larger market share than the street food industry, but street food has potential for growth.
Other companies in hurtigmat (not in street food)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Farmandstredet | frozen yogurt cafe | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 3.3M | 9 | NOK 668.9K |
| Smoothie Xchange As Avd Farmandstredet | fresh smoothie shop | Jens Müllers gate 3, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 6.5M | 10 | NOK 609.0K |
| Nøtterø Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Ormelet | bakery | Storgaten 36, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 6.6M | 20 | NOK 224.5K |
| Bk Revetal As | fast food chain | Regata 1B, 3174 Revetal | NOK 10.4M | 4 | NOK 159.0K |
| Nøtterø Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Sem | bakery | Semsbyveien 81, 3170 | NOK 4.2M | 10 | NOK 140.3K |
| Ms. Bubble Tea As | fresh smoothie shop | Øvre Langgate 40, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 3.1M | 11 | NOK 59.0K |
| Backstube Tønsberg Farmandstredet | bakery | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 311.9K | 6 | NOK 12.4K |
| Burger King 5531 Farmanstredet | fast food chain | Alti Farmanstredet|Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 31 | NOK 0 |
| Mcdonald's Tønsberg Avd 1 | fast food chain | Nedre Langgate 33, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 72 | NOK 0 |
| Tipe As | bakery | c/o Tønsberg Økonomisenter AS|Nedre Langgate 28A, 3126 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tønsberg Gårds Ysteri Og Bakeri | bakery | Torvet, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Summary and Recommendation
Conclusion
The street food industry in Tønsberg shows rising trends in employees and sales, with a greater activity in Tønsberg than in other areas. Even though there are variations in company activity, there are no bankruptcy registrations, and there are opportunities for new companies. The fast food group has a larger market share, but street food has potential for growth. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Tønsberg to establish themselves in this industry.