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Gourmet Food Store Industry in Vindafjord: Current Status and Outlook
Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Prospects for Founders and Local Decision-Makers in the Gourmet Food Store Sector in Vindafjord Municipality, Norway
Executive Summary
The gourmet food store sector in Vindafjord is a very small and static sector. There is only one registered company in the industry, and it has no employees, no sales revenue, and no operating profit. Although the service sector in the municipality has shown growth in recent years, data from the gourmet food stores indicates an industry with no activity or development. This presents both challenges and opportunities for founders considering establishing themselves in the sector.
Economic Overview
Sales Development and Employees Gourmet food stores in Vindafjord have been static in all years from 2016 to 2026. Sales revenue and the number of employees have been zero throughout, as shown in the table below:
| Year | Sales Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
This shows there is no activity in the sector, and there is no growth or development in the registered companies.
Companies in the Industry
There is only one company-registered gourmet food store in Vindafjord: Lars Neshim. The only company has the following details:
- Address: Vikevegen 2372, Bjoa
- Organization Number: 921662335
- Establishment Year: 2021
- Number of Employees: 0
- Bankrupt: No
- Sales Revenue: 0 NOK
- Operating Profit: 0 NOK
The company has no operating profit, and there are no employees. There is no registered growth or activity in the company since its establishment in 2021.
Business Geography
The only registered gourmet food store in Vindafjord is located in Bjoa. There are no other companies in the industry registered in other districts of the municipality. The table below shows the distribution of companies in the industry by district:
| District | Number of Companies |
|---|---|
| Bjoa | 1 |
| Rest of Vindafjord | 0 |
This shows that there is a very small and localized activity in the industry.
Business Dynamism
Bankruptcies and Operating Profits There are no bankruptcies registered in the gourmet food stores in Vindafjord. The only registered company has no operating profit, and there is no growth or activity in the company. This shows that there is no dynamism in the industry, and there is no development in the registered companies.
Operating Profits and EBITDA There are no operating profits or EBITDA registered for companies in the industry. The only company has no revenue, and there are no operating profits.
Conclusion There is no dynamism in the industry, and there is no growth or development in the registered companies. There are no bankruptcies, and there are no operating profits.
Outlook
Outlook for Founders
For founders considering establishing themselves in the gourmet food stores in Vindafjord, the data shows an industry with no activity or development. There is only one company-registered business, and it has no employees, no sales revenue, and no operating profit. This shows that there is no dynamism in the industry, and there is no growth or development in the registered companies.
Opportunities and Challenges Although there is no activity in the industry, there may be opportunities for founders wishing to establish themselves in a niche market. There are, however, challenges related to the lack of data and lack of activity in the industry. Founders must consider whether it is possible to establish themselves in an industry without existing companies and without growth.
Outlook for the Service Industry
Growth and Development in the Service Industry The service industry in Vindafjord has shown growth in recent years. Sales revenue has increased from 327.1 million NOK in 2016 to 414.7 million NOK in 2024, before a sharp decline to 225.7 million NOK in 2025. The number of employees has varied, but there has been growth from 160 employees in 2016 to 150 employees in 2022, before a decline to 144 employees in 2026.
Peer Companies in the Service Industry The service industry in Vindafjord includes companies in various sub-sectors, such as supermarkets, alcohol stores, and other non-specialized stores. Below are some of the key peer companies in the service industry:
| Company | Address | Sales Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 659 Ølen Torg | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | 66.2M | 21 | 3.6M |
| Extra Knapphus Avd 257 | Haukelivegen 495, 5576 Øvre Vats | 54.7M | 17 | 2.9M |
| Extra Ølen Avd 267 | Dreganesvegen 34, 5580 Ølen | 54.7M | 19 | 2.9M |
These companies have higher sales revenues and more employees than the registered gourmet food stores in Vindafjord. This shows that the service industry in the municipality has greater activity and growth than the gourmet food stores.
Other companies in tjenester (not in gourmet food store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 659 Ølen Torg | supermarket chain | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 66.2M | 21 | NOK 3.6M |
| Extra Knapphus Avd 257 | supermarket chain | Haukelivegen 495, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 54.7M | 17 | NOK 2.9M |
| Extra Ølen Avd 267 | supermarket chain | Dreganesvegen 34, 5580 Ølen | NOK 54.7M | 19 | NOK 2.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 618 Ølensvåg | supermarket chain | Haukelivegen 670, 5582 Ølensvåg | NOK 51.5M | 14 | NOK 2.8M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 643 Isvik | supermarket chain | Vikevegen 38, 5574 Skjold | NOK 51.5M | 15 | NOK 2.8M |
| Byggmix Ølen Avd 281 | supermarket chain | Sjoargata 28, 5580 Ølen | NOK 23.5M | 0 | NOK 1.2M |
| Prix Vikedal Avd 258 | supermarket | Kyrkjehølsvegen 5, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 23.5M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Imsland Landhandel As | supermarket | Kvaløyvegen 74, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 14.1M | 12 | NOK 751.0K |
| Sandeid Handelslag Sa Avd Sandeid | supermarket | Sandeidsjøen 4, 5585 | NOK 24.6M | 13 | NOK 687.0K |
| Vikebygd Landhandel As | supermarket | 0, 5568 Vikebygd | NOK 24.1M | 8 | NOK 153.0K |
| Hilde Abelseth Velvære | supermarket | Kvitareina 4, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lars Neshim | ethnic grocery store | Vikevegen 2372, 5584 Bjoa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Olav Krokedal As | supermarket | Holmen 2, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Sandeid Blomster Og Gaver Janet Leite | other non-specialised store | Saudavegen 5749, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sletten Fjellgardsmat | supermarket | Østbøvegen 6, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sørhus As | supermarket | Blikravegen 414, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Tors Kolonial | supermarket | Saudavegen 7480, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Ølen | alcohol store | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 18.7M | 6 | NOK -251.0K |
Conclusion
The gourmet food stores in Vindafjord are a very small and static sector. There is only one company-registered business, and it has no employees, no sales revenue, and no operating profit. This shows that there is no activity in the industry, and there is no growth or development in the registered companies.
The service industry in the municipality has shown growth in recent years, but the gourmet food stores have not kept pace. This presents challenges for founders considering establishing themselves in the sector, but it may also be an opportunity to establish themselves in a niche market. Founders must consider whether it is possible to establish themselves in an industry without existing companies and without growth.