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Fast Food Chains in Ullensaker
Analysis of the Economy, Companies, and Development Trends in the Municipality of Ullensaker for Fast Food Chains in 2026
Executive Summary
The fast food chain in Ullensaker is an important part of the municipality's economy, with a combination of established chains and local actors. In 2026, there are 6 companies in the industry, employing a total of 195 people and generating revenue of 190.1 million NOK. This development shows stable growth over the past few years, even though there have been small variations in some years. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses in the municipality for this industry, based on local conditions and development trends.
Economic Overview
Economic Trends
Revenue and Employees:
| Year | Revenue (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 41.2M | 95 |
| 2017 | 50.6M | 102 |
| 2018 | 76.1M | 148 |
| 2019 | 120.0M | 184 |
| 2020 | 103.1M | 188 |
| 2021 | 126.8M | 167 |
| 2022 | 156.0M | 221 |
| 2023 | 158.9M | 196 |
| 2024 | 182.1M | 204 |
| 2025 | 190.1M | 195 |
Revenue has grown by 4.4% from 2024 to 2025, while the number of employees has varied with a decline of 4.4% in the same period. The most significant growth was recorded in 2019 (+57.6%) and 2021 (+23.0%).



Companies in the Industry
Key Players in the Industry
The following companies are registered in the fast food chains in Ullensaker:
- McDonald's Gardermoen (Jessheim) – AS, 121 employees, revenue 111.5M NOK
- McDonald's 116 (Jessheim) – AS, 70 employees, revenue 0 NOK
- Burger King Osl Avd 5515 (Gardermoen) – AS, 53 employees, revenue 59.8M NOK
- Burger King Avd 5520 Kløfta (Kløfta) – AS, 35 employees, revenue 0 NOK
- Food For Mood As (Jessheim) – AS, 4 employees, revenue 0 NOK
- Burger King Avd 5042 Jessheim (Jessheim) – ENK, 0 employees, revenue 0 NOK
Organizational Forms: 5 out of the 6 companies are registered as AS (total employees 283), while one is ENK. The AS companies have an average revenue of 1.0M NOK per employee, which shows relatively high efficiency in this organizational form.
Business Geography
Geographic Distribution
The industry is most active in Jessheim, with 3 companies and 195 employees. Gardermoen and Kløfta each have one company, but with significant differences in financial results:
| Location | Number of Companies | Employees | Revenue (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessheim | 3 | 195 | 111.5M | 4.8M |
| Gardermoen | 1 | 53 | 59.8M | 546.9K |
| Kløfta | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Jessheim dominates both in the number of companies and financial results, while Kløfta shows no activity in 2026.

Operational Efficiency and Dynamics
No companies in the industry have been registered for bankruptcy in 2026. However, some companies (such as McDonald's 116 and Burger King Avd 5520 Kløfta) report zero revenue and employees, which may indicate closure or new startups. This shows a mix of established and potentially unstable actors in the industry.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Development Trends for Entrepreneurs
Fast food chains in Ullensaker show positive development over the past few years, with a revenue growth of 4.4% from 2024 to 2025. Jessheim is a prominent location with established chains and high revenue. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of competition from existing actors, especially in Jessheim. Kløfta shows potential opportunities for new activity, but with lower revenue than in other areas.
Development in the Quick Service Food Sector
Comparison with the Quick Service Food Sector
The broader quick service food sector in Ullensaker has 20 companies, while fast food chains account for 6 of these. Revenue in the quick service food sector was 201.1M NOK in 2025, showing a slightly higher revenue than fast food chains (190.1M NOK). Established actors in the quick service food sector include frozen yogurt cafes and bakeries, which may represent a competitive sector for fast food chains. Examples of peer companies:
- Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Jessheim (frozen yogurt cafe) – 12 employees, 4.2M NOK revenue
- Subway Jessheim Storsenter (fast food) – 15 employees, 0 NOK revenue
- Fly Chicken Jessheim (fast food) – 7 employees, 7.1M NOK revenue
A full list of peer companies in the quick service food sector is available in the article.



Other companies in hurtigmat (not in fast food chain)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Jessheim | frozen yogurt cafe | Storgata 6, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 4.2M | 12 | NOK 853.4K |
| Arnstad Consulting | street food | Romsaas Allé 22, 2063 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Arnstad Consulting | street food | Romsaas Allé 22, 2063 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Baker Nordby Jessheim Avd 44 | bakery | Storgata 6, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Baker Nordby Skovly Avd 43 | bakery | Jessheim Storsenter Skovly|Storgata 6, 2050 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Big Cheese Alimadad | street food | Kongsvingervegen 3, 2040 Kløfta | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Brød Bakerne As Avd Jessheim | bakery | Jessheim storsenter|Harald Kværner Eiendom|Storgata 6, 2050 | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Khan Grill & Pizza As | street food | Trondheimsvegen - Jessheim 104, 2050 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Line Trøen Hansen | bakery | Postmannsvegen 7B, 2055 Nordkisa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mohamud Petals Matcha Bar | street food | Jernbanegata 6, 2053 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Per Stefan Larsson | street food | c/o Big Bite avd 503|Ringvegen 4, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Smoothie Xchange As Avd Jessheim Storsenter | fresh smoothie shop | Storgata 6, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Subway Jessheim Storsenter | street food | Storgata 6, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Fly Chicken Jessheim | street food | Ringvegen 4, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 7.1M | 7 | NOK -31.1K |
Conclusion
Fast food chains in Ullensaker show stable growth over the past few years, with established actors in Jessheim and potential opportunities in Kløfta. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on Jessheim to leverage existing infrastructure and customer bases, but be aware of competition from both fast food and quick service food sectors. SmartGrunder can help identify optimal addresses and strategies for new companies in the municipality.