Gourmet Food Store in Drammen: An Analysis of the Industry, Companies, and Outlooks

The gourmet food store industry in Drammen shows a mix of stability and growth. With 15 registered companies in the municipality, including well-known names such as Hansen & Andersen As and Smak Av Italia As, the industry is represented by both established businesses and new players. In recent years, the industry has experienced variations in sales and number of employees, but there is a clear trend toward growth in both revenue and number of employees from 2020 to 2025. This indicates a gradual improvement in the industry's economic position, although variations in the performance of individual companies are evident.

From 2016 to 2025, sales in the gourmet food store industry in Drammen grew from NOK 8.4 million to NOK 39.6 million, with an average annual growth of 12.3%. The number of employees varied between 16 and 28 during the period, with an increase from 19 to 25 in 2026. In recent years, the industry has experienced stable growth, especially from 2020, when sales increased by 55.8%. This indicates an improvement in the industry's financial health, although there are variations between individual companies.

In Drammen, there are 15 companies in the gourmet food store industry, with a mix of AS and ENK entities. The most representative companies include:

• Hansen & Andersen As (Øvre Torggate 18, Drammen) – 11 employees, sales of NOK 16.2 million
• Smak Av Italia As (Guldlisten 35, Drammen) – 8 employees, sales of NOK 12.7 million
• Berles Gårdsbutikk As (Strømmveien 25, Svelvik) – 6 employees, sales of NOK 3.3 million
• Tuna Norway As (Neumanns gate 17, Drammen) – 1 employee, sales of NOK 7.3 million

There are also several companies with 0 employees and 0 sales, such as Bozzar Nett As and Dahl Ernæring & Livsstil, which may indicate newly established or inactive companies.

The industry is most active in Drammen itself, where 3 companies and 20 employees are registered, with a turnover of NOK 36.3 million. In Svelvik, there is 1 company (Berles Gårdsbutikk As) with 6 employees and a turnover of NOK 3.3 million. This shows that the industry is concentrated in Drammen, with less activity in peripheral areas such as Svelvik. This may be an advantage for new players seeking to establish themselves in a more central location.

Within the gourmet food store industry in Drammen, there are no registered bankruptcies during the period, indicating relative stability. However, data shows that some companies have negative revenue growth or 0 sales, such as Norsk Villsau As (a 12% reduction in revenue) and Bozzar Nett As (0 employees and 0 sales). This may indicate challenges for some companies, but there are no serious bankruptcies affecting the industry as a whole.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the gourmet food store industry in Drammen, data indicates a rising market share and increasing sales. With an average EBITDA margin of 8% and a high average sales margin of 178%, the industry shows potential for profitability. However, it is important to be aware of variations in the performance of individual companies, as well as competition from both local and national players. SmartGrunder can help find optimal locations in Drammen for a new business.

Compared to the broader services group (industry2) in Drammen, which has 211 companies and a turnover of NOK 4.3 billion in 2025, the gourmet food store industry is smaller but has higher EBITDA margins. The services sector has stable growth of 0.5% in 2025, while the gourmet food store industry has higher growth of 18.6% in 2025. Peer companies in the services sector include Ng Kiwi Buskerud As and Meny Brakerøya, which have higher turnover but lower EBITDA margins compared to gourmet food store companies.

The gourmet food store industry in Drammen shows potential for growth and profitability, with stable economic development and a concentration of activity in Drammen. However, it is important to be aware of variations in the performance of individual companies and competition from both local and national players. For entrepreneurs, Drammen can offer a good foundation for establishment, especially in a more central location. SmartGrunder can help find optimal locations and strategies for a new business.