Fast Food Chain in Bergen: Industry Overview and Outlook

Fast food chain in Bergen is an important part of the local business structure. The industry has grown rapidly up to 2023, with an annual increase of up to 22.5% in sales and 15.3% in the number of employees. There are 16 registered companies in the municipality, with a total of 644 employees in 2026. Key players are McDonald's and Burger King, which dominate with multiple locations. At the same time, new players such as Burgerheim and Burger Boys have started operations in Bergen. Outlooks indicate a significant decline in 2025, but there is still growth potential in a competitive market.

In Bergen, the fast food chain industry has shown strong economic results. Sales have grown from NOK 174.3 million in 2016 to NOK 335.3 million in 2024, followed by a significant decline to NOK 137.2 million in 2025. The number of employees has increased from 369 in 2016 to 644 in 2026, with a peak of 679 in 2022. The EBITDA margin is at 7%, and the gross profit is at 230%. There has been clear growth in recent years, but the significant decline in 2025 needs to be analyzed further.

In Bergen, there are 16 companies registered in the fast food chain industry, with the following organizational forms:

• AS (12 companies): Total of 618 employees, operating income of NOK 389.0 million, EBITDA of NOK 27.8 million.
• ENK (1 company): 45 employees, but no operating income or sales.

The most important companies are:

• McDonald's Torgallmenningen Avd 18 (97 employees, NOK 132.4 million in sales)
• McDonald's Bryggesporden Avd 57 (67 employees, NOK 107.2 million in sales)
• McDonald's Vestkanten Avd 69 (60 employees, NOK 81.2 million in sales)
• Burger King Strandgaten Bergen (52 employees, but no sales)
• Burgerheim Bergen As (15 employees, new company)
• Burger Boys As (11 employees, new company)

There are also several smaller players such as Flamme Burger and Burger S As, but they have not yet reported any sales.

The distribution of fast food chain activities in Bergen is as follows:

1. Bergen (8 companies, 298 employees): Operating income of NOK 239.9 million, sales of NOK 239.6 million.
2. Rådal (2 companies, 173 employees): No operating income or sales.
3. Ulset (1 company, 89 employees): No operating income or sales.
4. Loddefjord (1 company, 60 employees): Operating income of NOK 81.3 million, sales of NOK 81.2 million.
5. Fyllingsdalen (1 company, 43 employees): Operating income of NOK 67.9 million, sales of NOK 67.8 million.

It is clear that Bergen is the hub of the industry, with the most activity and highest sales. Rådal and Ulset have less activity, but there is still growth potential in these areas.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the fast food chain industry in Bergen. All companies are still in operation, even though some have no sales or employees. However, there are several companies that have not reported sales or employees, such as Burger S As and Flamme Burger Holding As. This may indicate that they are new companies or have not yet started operations. There are also companies such as Burger King Strandgaten Bergen that have no sales, which may be an indication of operational issues.

For entrepreneurs in the fast food chain industry in Bergen, it is important to be aware of the strong growth trends up to 2023, but also the significant decline in 2025. There is a competitive market with major players such as McDonald's and Burger King. However, there is potential for new entrants in areas with lower competitiveness, such as Rådal and Ulset. It is also important to be aware of the new companies that have started up, such as Burgerheim and Burger Boys, and how they can compete with established players.

In the quick service food industry (which includes fast food chains) in Bergen, there are 124 companies, with a total of 1,324 employees in 2026. Sales have grown from NOK 346.9 million in 2016 to NOK 659.6 million in 2024, followed by a significant decline to NOK 470.4 million in 2025. There is clear growth in the quick service food industry compared to the fast food chain industry, with higher sales and more companies. The most important peer companies in the quick service food industry are:

• Åge Sørensen Torghandel As (street kitchen, NOK 26.9 million in sales, NOK 7.8 million in EBITDA)
• Drift Karl Johansgate 3 As (street kitchen, NOK 29.8 million in sales, NOK 7.0 million in EBITDA)
• Nesttun Kebab Og Pizza As (kebab shop, NOK 17.6 million in sales, NOK 4.0 million in EBITDA)
• Drift Olav Kyrres Gate 27 As (street kitchen, NOK 21.9 million in sales, NOK 2.4 million in EBITDA)
• Baker Brun As Avd Bakersmauet (bakery, NOK 17.5 million in sales, NOK 1.9 million in EBITDA)

It is clear that the quick service food industry has a higher market share and larger companies than the fast food chain industry. However, there is potential for growth in the fast food chain industry, especially in areas with lower competitiveness.

The fast food chain industry in Bergen has shown strong growth trends up to 2023, but there is a significant decline in 2025 that needs to be analyzed further. There is a competitive market with major players such as McDonald's and Burger King, but there is also potential for new entrants in areas with lower competitiveness. It is important to be aware of the new companies that have started up and how they can compete with established players. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find good addresses in Bergen for the fast food chain industry and provide advice on how to compete in a competitive market.