Street Food in Trondheim: Industry Overview and Outlook

Street food in Trondheim is a dynamic industry with 38 registered companies, according to municipal data. The industry has shown variation in sales and employees over time, with growth in 2021–2022 and a decline in 2024–2025. One bankruptcy has been registered in the industry, indicating a certain level of risk. At the same time, there are opportunities for growth, especially in areas with high average EBITDA margins. The industry is part of the broader fast-food group, which has more companies and higher total sales.

Sales for street food in Trondheim increased by 11.5% from 2021 to 2022, but fell by 9.9% from 2023 to 2024. In 2025, sales stabilized at NOK 64.0 million. The number of employees increased from 188 in 2022 to 244 in 2024, before declining to 216 in 2026. This shows some uncertainty in the industry, but also potential for growth during periods of increased activity.

There are 38 companies registered in street food in Trondheim, distributed as AS (13 companies) and ENK (8 companies). Examples of companies include Los Tacos Trondheim As (founded 2022), Linda Kjøsnes Lervaag (ENK, founded 2019), and Fly Chicken Trondheim (AS, founded 2020). Some companies have higher sales and EBITDA, such as Sesam As (NOK 13.5 million in operating income) and Istanbul Express As (NOK 11.4 million in sales).

The distribution of companies in Trondheim shows that Trondheim has the most companies (14) and employees (160), while Heimdal and Saupstad have higher average EBITDA margins (8% and 55%). Tiller has lower sales and operating income, but more companies (3). There is no reported operating income or sales for Tiller and Saupstad in certain years, which may indicate uncertainty in these areas.

One bankruptcy has been registered in the industry: Askara As (Dvergstien 4, Trondheim) with NOK 0 in sales and EBITDA. This is a small proportion of the total 38 companies, but shows that the risk of bankruptcy exists. Several companies have higher operating income and EBITDA, such as Sesam As (NOK 13.5 million in operating income) and Istanbul Express As (NOK 11.4 million in sales).

Street food in Trondheim shows growth in sales and employees from 2021 to 2022, but a decline in 2024–2025. This may be due to variations in customer reviews, bankruptcies, and market conditions. Areas such as Heimdal and Saupstad have higher EBITDA margins, which may be attractive for new companies. There are also opportunities to leverage the location in Trondheim, which has the most companies and employees.

The broader fast-food group in Trondheim has 86 companies, higher sales (NOK 245.7 million in 2025), and more employees (987 in 2025) compared to street food. Peer companies include Mcdonald's Solsiden (NOK 108.4 million in sales) and Rosenborg Bakeri As (NOK 22.6 million in sales). Fast food has more stable figures, while street food has higher EBITDA margins in certain areas, such as Saupstad (55%).

Street food in Trondheim has growth potential, especially in areas with high EBITDA margins and high customer reviews. It is important to be aware of bankruptcy risk and market conditions. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to compete in a competitive industry.