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Fast Food Chain in Tønsberg
An analysis of the industry, companies, and development in the municipality
Executive Summary
Fast food chain in Tønsberg is an important part of the municipality's local economy, with three registered companies and combined wage development that shows both challenges and opportunities. The industry has been marked by large variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a significant decline in 2020 due to the pandemic, but a gradual increase since. McDonald's and Burger King are the dominant players, while Bk Revetal As has been in bankruptcy. This shows both the industry's resilience and the specific challenges related to small local operations.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employee Development
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31,0M | 67 |
| 2020 | 11,0M | 79 |
| 2025 | 11,7M | 69 |
| 2026 | 13,2M | 90 |
The industry has experienced a sharp decline in sales by 73.1% from 2019 to 2020, but has since grown by 30.4% from 2025 to 2026. The number of employees has been more stable, with an increase of 8.9% from 2021 to 2022 and a decline of 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. This shows a gradual adaptation to conditions after the pandemic, with a stronger increase in 2026.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies in the Industry
- McDonald's Tønsberg Avd 1 (Nedre Langgate 33, Tønsberg)
- Organizational form: AS
- Founded: 1994-05-01
- Employees: 72
- Bankruptcies: Not in bankruptcy
| 2. Burger King 5531 Farmanstredet (Alti Farmanstredet | Jernbanegaten 1D, Tønsberg) |
|---|
- Organizational form: AS
- Founded: 2024-10-04
- Employees: 31
- Bankruptcies: Not in bankruptcy
- Bk Revetal As (Regata 1B, Revetal)
- Organizational form: AS
- Founded: 2017-07-03
- Employees: 4
- Bankruptcies: In bankruptcy
Organizational Form Statistics
- AS: 3 companies, 107 employees, total operating income NOK 10.4M, operating result NOK -315.0K, EBITDA NOK 159.0K.
Business Geography
Distribution of Activity in the Municipality
| Location | Number of Companies | Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tønsberg | 2 | 103 | 0 |
| Revetal | 1 | 4 | 10,4M |
Tønsberg is the main hub for the industry with two companies and 103 employees, while Revetal has one operation with lower sales (10.4M) but fewer employees (4). This shows a clear concentration of activity in Tønsberg, with less presence in peripheral areas.
Business Dynamics
Operational Dynamics and Bankruptcy Statistics
- Bk Revetal As is the only company bankruptcy in the industry, with an operating result of NOK -315.0K and EBITDA of NOK 159.0K. This shows financial challenges for small local operations.
- McDonald's and Burger King have no bankruptcy status, but show zero sales and operating income in the data, which may be due to reporting challenges or specific business models.
- The industry has shown itself to be relatively stable over time, with only one bankruptcy in a period of 10 years of data.
Outlook
Development for Entrepreneurs
The industry shows potential for new players, especially in Tønsberg where there are established chains like McDonald's and Burger King. The gradual increase in sales and number of employees after 2020 (30.4% increase from 2025 to 2026) indicates adaptation to conditions. Revetal has a unique opportunity with one existing operation, even though it is in bankruptcy. Entrepreneurs should consider combining local adaptation with strengths from known chains, as well as being aware of financial challenges that Bk Revetal As has faced.
Outlook for the Quick Service Sector
Comparison with the Quick Service Sector
- Quick service sector has 22 companies in Tønsberg, compared to 3 in fast food chain. This shows a broader industry structure with more variation in offerings.
- Sales development: Quick service has a higher sales volume (NOK 43.6M in 2025) compared to fast food chain (NOK 11.7M in 2025), but with similar development trends (increase of 9.2% from 2024 to 2025).
- Peer companies include fresh smoothie shops, bakeries, and food trucks, with EBITDA between NOK 0 and NOK 668.9K. This shows a competitive market structure with both small and large players.
- Employees: Quick service has 187 employees in 2026, compared to 90 in fast food chain, indicating a more labor-intensive sector.
Other companies in hurtigmat (not in fast food chain)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Farmandstredet | frozen yogurt cafe | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 3.3M | 9 | NOK 668.9K |
| Smoothie Xchange As Avd Farmandstredet | fresh smoothie shop | Jens Müllers gate 3, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 6.5M | 10 | NOK 609.0K |
| La Baguette Tønsberg Avd 1338 | street food | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 11.3M | 11 | NOK 545.8K |
| Nøtterø Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Ormelet | bakery | Storgaten 36, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 6.6M | 20 | NOK 224.5K |
| Nøtterø Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Sem | bakery | Semsbyveien 81, 3170 | NOK 4.2M | 10 | NOK 140.3K |
| Ms. Bubble Tea As | fresh smoothie shop | Øvre Langgate 40, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 3.1M | 11 | NOK 59.0K |
| Backstube Tønsberg Farmandstredet | bakery | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 311.9K | 6 | NOK 12.4K |
| Ben.s Thaimat As | street food | Hauganveien 250, 3176 Undrumsdal | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Louisa Og Noar Quang | street food | Tjøllinggaten 35, 3112 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moksha As | street food | Nedre Langgate 19, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Nach As | street food | Rådhusgaten 6, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Rattmat As | street food | Bekkefaret 5B, 3132 Husøysund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rattmat As | street food | Bekkefaret 5B, 3132 Husøysund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sem Grill & Pizza As | street food | Andebuveien 3, 3170 Sem | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sp Service Suwanna Svendsen | street food | c/o Suwanna Svendsen|Skogliveien 2A, 3122 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Taverna Pythagoras Da | street food | Nedre Langgate 28A, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tipe As | bakery | c/o Tønsberg Økonomisenter AS|Nedre Langgate 28A, 3126 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tønsberg Gårds Ysteri Og Bakeri | bakery | Torvet, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vo Tea & Banh Mi | street food | Halvdan Kvitbeins vei 7B, 3170 Sem | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Fast food chain in Tønsberg is an industry with both challenges and opportunities. The gradual increase in sales and number of employees after 2020 shows resilience, while the bankruptcy of Bk Revetal As underscores the need for financial stability. For entrepreneurs, Tønsberg can offer established chains like McDonald's and Burger King as models, as well as opportunities in less developed areas like Revetal. At the same time, attention should be paid to competition from the quick service sector, which has a broader industry structure and higher sales volume. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses in Tønsberg for this industry, with a focus on both market development and local conditions.