The Café Industry in Asker: Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

The café industry in Asker municipality consists of a mix of established and newer businesses with varying economic performance. There are 11 companies in the sector, employing a total of 108 people in 2025. The most prominent businesses are Ikea As Cafe Slependen in Billingstad and Cæsar Cafe in Sætre, which show strong economic results. At the same time, there are several companies with lower revenues or negative operating results, indicating a certain level of dynamism in the sector. The sector is part of the broader restaurant and café industry in Asker, which has a total of 147 companies.

Economic Trends

Sales Development (2016–2025):

Employees (2016–2025):

The sales peak was reached in 2020, followed by a continuous decline. Employee numbers have been more volatile, with a strong increase in 2020 and subsequent decline.

Registered Companies

There are 11 registered companies in the café industry in Asker, with the following organizational forms:

• AS (5 companies): Dominates with higher numbers of employees and operating results.
• ENK (6 companies): Have fewer employees and often zero or low revenue.

Key Companies:

• Ikea As Cafe Slependen (Billingstad): 59 employees, 159.4M in sales, 5.9M EBITDA.
• Cæsar Cafe Og Pizzabar (Sætre): 21 employees, 8.2M in sales, 714K EBITDA.
• Privaten Café As (Holmsbu): 20 employees, 6.5M in sales, 775K EBITDA.
• Vollen Kro As (Heggedal): 10 employees, 2.4M in sales, 1.0M EBITDA.

Bukta Mat Og Vin As (Vollen) and Hapag Velasquez (Vollen) have zero sales and employees, which may indicate previous closure or recent establishment.

Distribution of Businesses in the Municipality

The café industry is distributed across several areas in Asker, with the following development:

Key Areas: Billingstad has the most developed café activity with high sales and EBITDA. Vollen has two companies, but one of them (Bukta Mat Og Vin As) has zero sales. Sætre, Holmsbu, and Heggedal have smaller operations, but with positive operating results.

Operational Efficiency and Bankruptcy Statistics

None of the 11 companies in the café industry in Asker are registered as bankrupt, indicating a certain level of stability. However, there are several companies with negative operating results or zero sales:

• Bukta Mat Og Vin As (Vollen): 47 employees, but -5.0K in operating results and 0 in sales.
• Hapag Velasquez (Vollen): 6 employees, but 0 in sales and operating results.
• Cafe Polo Tom Ringnes (Asker): 0 employees and 0 in sales.

This may indicate that some companies are in the startup phase or have encountered operational challenges. Nevertheless, there are no bankruptcies, which may be a positive sign that companies are striving to survive.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The café industry in Asker shows a mix of stable and unstable companies. With 108 employees in 2025 and a 2.8% decline in sales from 2024 to 2025, it may be challenging to establish oneself. However, there are opportunities in areas such as Billingstad and Sætre, where businesses have higher sales and operating results. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on areas with existing café activity and look for opportunities to adapt to local needs. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess potential development opportunities.

Comparison with the Broader Sector

The broader restaurant and café sector in Asker has 147 companies, showing that the café industry is part of a larger industry. Compared to the broader sector, the café industry has:

• Lower sales: 171.4M in 2025 (café) vs. 357.8M in 2025 (restaurant/café).
• Fewer employees: 108 (café) vs. 770 (restaurant/café).

Peer companies in the restaurant/café sector:

• Fuji Sushi As (15.4M in sales, 3.4M EBITDA).
• Lancelot As (22.0M in sales, 2.5M EBITDA).
• Peppes Pizza Avd 30 Asker (16.9M in sales, 1.6M EBITDA).

The café industry has less volume, but shows a more stable development compared to parts of the restaurant sector, such as sushi restaurants and pizzerias.

The café industry in Asker has both challenges and opportunities. With a decline in sales and number of employees in recent years, it is important to focus on areas with existing businesses and stable economics. Billingstad and Sætre appear to be the most promising locations. Entrepreneurs should also consider analyzing competitors and looking for opportunities for differentiation. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess potential development opportunities in the municipality.