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Fast Food Chain in Ås
An analytical overview of the industry, companies, and outlooks
Executive Summary
The fast food chain industry in Ås is a relatively stable sector with three registered companies, mainly concentrated in Vinterbro. In recent years, the number of employees has varied, with a significant decline in 2020 and 2024, while sales have shown an up and down pattern with a short increase in 2021. The industry is dominated by well-known names such as McDonald's and Burger King, and there are no registered bankruptcies. Prospects for new entrants are mixed, with both opportunities in a local market share and challenges related to competition from established companies.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employee Development
Sales for the fast food chain in Ås have shown an increase from 2016 to 2019, with a peak of NOK 52.1 million in 2019, followed by a decline of 11.4% in 2020. There was an increase of 13.1% in 2021, but data for later years show a decline. The number of employees has had a more volatile development, with a peak of 138 employees in 2023 and a decline to 95 employees in 2025. This indicates some uncertainty in the industry, especially after 2020.
Annual Development
- 2016–2018: Sales increased by 32.1% from 2017 to 2018, while the number of employees increased by 19.5%.
- 2019–2020: Sales fell by 11.4%, while the number of employees fell by 25.5%.
- 2021–2023: Sales increased by 13.1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number of employees increased by 34.7% from 2021 to 2022.
- 2024–2025: Sales had a decline of 22.5%, while the number of employees fell by 11.2%.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies
In Ås, the following companies are registered in the fast food chain industry:
- McDonald's Nygårdskrysset (Kveldroveien 44, Vinterbro) – AS, established 2010-12-08, 90 employees.
- Burger King Avd 5015 Vinterbro (Sjøskogenveien 7, Vinterbro) – AS, established 1988-02-11, 22 employees.
- Food Planet Da (Sjøskogenveien 7, Vinterbro) – DA, established 2006-03-09, 0 employees.
Organizational Forms
Of the three companies, two are organized as AS (Share Company) and one as DA (Sole Proprietorship). There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry.
Business Geography
Geographic Distribution
All three companies in the fast food chain industry in Ås are registered in Vinterbro. Here, there are 2 companies and 112 employees. Although sales and other economic indicators show zero values in the data, it is clear that Vinterbro is the main center for the industry in the municipality.
Business Dynamics
Dynamics and Stability
The industry has been relatively stable with no registered bankruptcies in Ås. This is a positive indicator for existing companies. However, the number of employees shows some uncertainty, especially after 2020, with a decline of 25.5% in 2020 and a new decline of 22.5% in 2024. This may be due to external factors such as the pandemic or changes in consumer behavior.
Outlook
Outlook for New Entrants
For entrepreneurs in the fast food chain industry in Ås, the outlook is mixed. The industry has shown resilience with an increase in sales and the number of employees in 2021 and 2022, but there has been a decline in recent years. This may indicate competitive pressure from established companies such as McDonald's and Burger King. However, there are opportunities in a local market share, especially in Vinterbro. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Ås for this industry.
Outlook for the Quick-Service Food Group
Broader Quick-Service Food Group
The quick-service food industry in Ås is larger than the fast food chain, with a total of 10 companies. Sales reached a peak of NOK 78.4 million in 2021, but fell drastically by 81.2% in 2022. This shows a more volatile development in the broader group. Peer companies in quick-service food include kebab houses, bakeries, and street kitchens, with examples such as Bislett Kebab House (NOK 93.3 million in sales) and Baker Nordby (0 sales). Fast food chain is part of this group, but has a smaller market share and a different economic development.
Other companies in hurtigmat (not in fast food chain)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bislett Kebab House Drift As Bkh 12 Avd Vinterbro | kebab house | Sjøskogenveien 7, 1407 Vinterbro | NOK 93.3M | 6 | NOK 9.6M |
| Baker Nordby Vinterbro Avd 15 | bakery | Vinterbro senter|Sjøskogenveien 7, 1407 | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Charlies As | street food | Rådhusplassen 33, 1430 Ås | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Gate's Burger & Pizza As | street food | Kajaveien 25E, 1433 Ås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gate's Burger & Pizza As | street food | Kajaveien 25E, 1433 Ås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Håndverksbakeriet As Avd Ås | bakery | Moerveien 3B, 1430 Ås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Julringer Jarbouh | street food | von Øtkens vei 46C, 1434 Ås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The fast food chain industry in Ås is an industry with both opportunities and challenges. With three established companies and a relatively stable competitive structure, it may be possible to establish oneself, especially in Vinterbro. However, the last few years have shown a decline in sales and the number of employees, which may indicate increased challenges. Entrepreneurs should consider local market conditions and competitive pressure from established players. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and strategies to establish oneself in this industry in Ås.