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The Café Industry in Færder: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook
A detailed analysis of the café industry in Færder municipality based on market data and company information from 2016 to 2026. This is a SmartGrunder analysis for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Færder, Vestfold and Telemark, Norway.
Overview of the Café Industry in Færder
Executive Summary
The café industry in Færder is a small but dynamic sector with four registered companies. In recent years, the industry has shown significant variations in sales and number of employees, with a marked increase in 2023. Nøtterøy dominates the activity with three companies and higher revenues compared to Tjøme, which has one company with zero activity. The industry has not experienced bankruptcy, but some companies have zero sales or employees, which may indicate challenges or newly established businesses.
Sales and Employees in the Café Industry
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees in the Café Industry in Færder (2016–2026):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees | Annual Change in Sales | Annual Change in Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 2020 | 2.9M | 10 | - | +120% |
| 2021 | 0 | 22 | -100% | +86.4% |
| 2022 | 1.3M | 3 | +703.1% | -86.4% |
| 2023 | 10.2M | 14 | +17.9% | +366.7% |
| 2024 | 12.0M | 17 | +14.6% | +21.4% |
| 2025 | 13.8M | 21 | - | +23.5% |
Sales experienced a sharp increase from 2022 to 2023 (+703.1%), indicating a significant development in the industry. The number of employees increased dramatically in 2023 but stabilized afterward. However, there is some uncertainty in the data, especially in 2021 when sales were zero.



Registered Companies in the Café Industry
Companies in the Industry
The following companies are registered in the café industry in Færder:
- Herr Og Fru As (Ørsnesalleen 31, Nøtterøy) – AS entity, 14 employees, sales of 14.0M NOK in 2023.
- Pour As (Østveien 667, Tjøme) – AS entity, 8 employees, but zero sales and revenue.
- Saga Golfkafé As (Thorvald Bergs vei 22, Nøtterøy) – AS entity, 0 employees, zero sales.
- Tongpu Chaweewan Taimat (Ekenesstokken 6, Nøtterøy) – ENK entity, 0 employees, zero sales.
Most of the companies are AS entities, but there is also one ENK. Two of the companies have zero sales and employees, which may indicate that they are newly established or not actively operating.
Distribution of Business Activity in the Municipality
Business Geography
Business activity distributed across locations in Færder:
| Location | Number of Companies | Employees | Sales (NOK) | Operating Income (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nøtterøy | 3 | 22 | 14.0M | 14.4M |
| Tjøme | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Nøtterøy is the most important location for the café industry with three companies and higher income. Tjøme has one company, but it has no activity. This indicates that Nøtterøy is a key market for cafés in the municipality.

Bankruptcy and Company Dynamics
Business Dynamism
The café industry in Færder has not experienced bankruptcy, but there are companies with zero sales and employees. This may indicate challenges such as bankruptcy, closure, or newly established businesses. For example, Pour As and Saga Golfkafé As have no activity, which may indicate that they are not operating or have been in operation for a short period. It is important to be aware of such companies when considering starting a new café in the municipality.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs in the Café Industry
Outlook for the Café Industry
The café industry in Færder shows potential for growth, especially after the significant increase in sales and number of employees in 2023. However, there is some uncertainty in the data, and there are companies with zero activity. This may indicate that the market is competitive, but there are also challenges related to maintaining stable operations. For entrepreneurs, this may be an opportunity, but it is important to carefully analyze competitors and market needs before starting a new café.
Outlook for the Restaurant and Café Industry
Outlook for the Restaurant and Café Industry (Parent Category)
Restaurant and Café Industry in Færder (2016–2025):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 27.0M | 63 |
| 2020 | 63.1M | 132 |
| 2021 | 55.8M | 178 |
| 2022 | 54.5M | 138 |
| 2023 | 55.4M | 155 |
| 2024 | 58.0M | 135 |
| 2025 | 54.4M | 183 |
The broader restaurant and café industry has a more stable development compared to the café industry. Sales experienced a significant increase from 2016 to 2020 but have shown variations afterward. The number of employees has also shown variations, but there is some growth in 2025. The café industry is a smaller part of this larger sector, and there are more companies in the restaurant industry compared to the café industry.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in cafe)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohde Hjelmtvedt Restauranter As | restaurant | Balders vei 6, 3128 Nøtterøy | NOK 4.1M | 0 | NOK 3.9M |
| Gimle Selskapslokaler & Catering As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 22, 3120 Nøtterøy | NOK 10.6M | 7 | NOK 2.4M |
| Baron Vestfold As | pizza restaurant | Smidsrødveien 14, 3120 Nøtterøy | NOK 9.8M | 13 | NOK 542.0K |
| Hvasser Isbar | restaurant | Hvasserveien 245, 3148 | NOK 1.5M | 14 | NOK 246.5K |
| Solsiden Hvasser As | restaurant | Fynveien 7, 3148 Hvasser | NOK 5.4M | 31 | NOK 159.0K |
| Restaurant Venezia As | restaurant | Smidsrødveien 7A, 3120 Nøtterøy | NOK 8.8M | 18 | NOK 58.0K |
| Aec As | restaurant | c/o Daniel Da Silva Costa|Vestliveien 24, 3128 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Arctic Flavors As | restaurant | Føykåsveien 2E, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Cafe Artemis, Liv & Lars Gran Ans | restaurant | Munkerekkveien 131B, 3142 Vestskogen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| D/s Victor As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 74A, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 40 | NOK 0 |
| Den Blå Brygge As | restaurant | Løkkeåsveien 16, 3138 Skallestad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Færder Mathus As | restaurant | Tenvikveien 81, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Gamle Ormelet Tjøme Kunst Og Kultursenter Dorthe Endresen | restaurant | Fagerheimveien 58, 3145 Tjøme | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ghassan Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Lindholmveien 1, 3145 Tjøme | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Hjemseng Brygge Caffe As | restaurant | Hjemsengveien 129A, 3133 Duken | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Ibhan As | restaurant | c/o Shivender Rathor|Engåstoppen 29, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ivar Halvorsen As | restaurant | Løkkeåsveien 16, 3138 Skallestad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kafé Rosso As | restaurant | Barkevikveien 1, 3145 Tjøme | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Lii Gard John Andy Lii | restaurant | Tanstadveien 50, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mimes Brønn As | restaurant | c/o Guro Kaulum|Sundveien 19A, 3128 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Olearys Hemsedal As Avd Hvasser | restaurant | Fynveien 1, 3148 Hvasser | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pavanouvas As | restaurant | Hjemsengveien 129, 3133 Duken | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Pizza Nuova V/ Linda Iilia Iilia | restaurant | Hjemsengveien 129, 3133 Duken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Qb Street Bistrot Mangiarotti | restaurant | Bjerkhaugveien 44, 3133 Duken | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Revetal Kroa As Konkursbo | restaurant | c/o Ersin Dogan|Konvallveien 4A, 3142 Vestskogen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sfp As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 74A, 3140 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sunsets Tjøme | restaurant | Ferjeodden 14, 3145 Tjøme | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Villa Veierland As | restaurant | Albyveien 27, 3144 Veierland | NOK 4.3M | 26 | NOK -47.0K |
| Wang Invest As | restaurant | Fagerheimgaten 32, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 32.0K | 0 | NOK -66.0K |
| Arian Holding As | restaurant | Balders vei 6, 3128 Nøtterøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -86.0K |
| New Sky As | asian restaurant | Kirkeveien 14C, 3120 Nøtterøy | NOK 756.0K | 0 | NOK -88.0K |
| Pizza Nuova As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 19B, 3121 Nøtterøy | NOK 405.0K | 0 | NOK -92.0K |
| Skafferiet Tjøme As | restaurant | Østveien 658, 3145 Tjøme | NOK 5.8M | 8 | NOK -272.0K |
Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusion
The café industry in Færder has shown potential for growth, especially after the significant increase in 2023. However, there are challenges related to maintaining stable operations, and there are companies with zero activity. For entrepreneurs, this may be an opportunity, but it is important to carefully analyze competitors and market needs before starting a new café. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and analyze the development in the municipality for this industry.