Fast Food Chain in Fredrikstad

Fast Food Chain in Fredrikstad is a dynamic industry with 8 registered companies in the municipality. The industry has shown variation in sales and number of employees over time, with a peak in 2023 followed by a decline in 2025. There are both established companies such as McDonald's and new players such as Saftig Burger and Jettz Burger. The industry is part of the broader quick service food sector, which has a larger company base in the municipality.

Sales and Employee Development

Sales grew by 92.9% from 2016 to 2017, but later showed variation with a decline of 9.5% from 2024 to 2025. The number of employees experienced strong growth from 2016 to 2023, followed by a decline in 2025.

Registered Companies

1. McDonald's Familerestaurant Avd Råbekken (AS, 50 employees)
2. Burger King Avd 5077 Fredrikstad (ENK, 24 employees)
3. McDonald's Fredrikstad Avd 19 (AS, 24 employees)
4. Saftig Burger As (AS, 11 employees)
5. City Burger Fredrikstad As (AS, 4 employees)
6. Jettz Burger Fredrikstad (AS, 0 employees)
7. Max Fredrikstad (AS, 0 employees)
8. Picasso Pizza Og Burger (AS, 0 employees)

There is a mix of AS and ENK entities, with four AS and one ENK. Two of the companies have no employees, which may indicate newly established or underdeveloped businesses.

Distribution by Location

Fredrikstad has 4 companies and 102 employees, while Kråkerøy has one company and 11 employees. There is a clear concentration of activity in Fredrikstad, with Saftig Burger being the only business in Kråkerøy.

Operational Efficiency and Bankruptcy Statistics

There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry in the municipality. All companies are marked as non-bankrupt. However, two companies (Jettz Burger and Max Fredrikstad) have no employees, which may indicate newly established or underdeveloped businesses. No negative operational results have been reported in the data.

Development Trends

The industry has shown strong growth in sales and employees from 2016 to 2023, but has later experienced a decline. This may indicate a focus on expansion during the period 2016-2023, followed by an adjustment in 2024-2025. For entrepreneurs, this may indicate potential opportunities in a market segment that has shown both growth and variation. However, it is important to be aware of the fluctuating trends and potential competition from both established and new players.

Comparison with the Quick Service Food Sector

The broader quick service food sector in Fredrikstad has 48 companies, compared to 8 in fast food chain. Sales in quick service food have been higher, with 157.7M in 2024, while fast food chain had 67.5M in the same year. In quick service food, the number of employees grew by 7.8% from 2025 to 2026, while fast food chain had a decline of 22.4% during the same period. Examples of peer companies in quick service food include bakery and street kitchen companies such as Råde Bakeri Utsalg As and Los Tacos Fredrikstad As. These companies have higher EBITDA and sales compared to many fast food companies.

Fast Food Chain in Fredrikstad is an industry with both growth potential and variations in operational results. With 8 companies and a concentration in Fredrikstad, there are opportunities to establish oneself in a market segment that has shown strong growth previously. At the same time, it is important to be aware of the fluctuating trends and competition from both established and new players. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to succeed in this industry.