The Coffee Industry in Gran: Current Status and Outlook

The coffee industry in Gran is a mix of stable and dynamic businesses, with both growth and challenge periods. In 2025, there are 6 companies registered in the industry, with total sales of NOK 3.6 million. One of the most notable development trends is the significant drop in the number of employees from 2025 to 2026, which increased by 192.3%, indicating inflated activity in 2026. At the same time, one of the registered businesses, Mjølbua As, has gone bankrupt, showing a certain level of risk in the industry. Compared to the broader restaurant/cafe category in Gran, which has 28 companies, the coffee industry shows a more scattered development, with both strong and weak businesses.

Sales and employees in the coffee industry in Gran have shown significant variations over time. From 2016 to 2025, sales went from NOK 6.5 million to NOK 3.6 million, with a massive decline of 73.5% from 2016 to 2017. This was followed by a gradual increase from 2022, with a rise of 15.1% in 2025. Regarding employees, the number has varied between 13 and 38 people, with an extreme increase of 192.3% from 2025 to 2026. This may indicate a short-term inflated activity in 2026, but it is important to note that this does not necessarily reflect a sustainable trend.

In Gran, there are 6 companies registered in the coffee industry, with a mix of organizational forms. The main companies include:

• Centrum Cafe (AS, 7 employees, sales NOK 3.7 million)
• Huang As (AS, 34 employees)
• Kjekshus Mat Og Drikke As (AS, 0 employees)
• Mjølbua As (AS, bankruptcy)
• Randsfjord Gjestegård V/strande Rolfsen (ENK, 0 employees)
• Zagham Abbas (ENK, 0 employees)

Most companies are organized as AS, but there are also sole proprietorships (ENK). Mjølbua As is the only business registered as bankruptcy, showing a certain level of risk in the industry.

Coffee business in Gran is most concentrated in Brandbu, where 2 companies are registered with a total of 41 employees. These businesses have combined sales of NOK 3.7 million and an EBITDA of NOK 135,000. There are no businesses registered in other parts of the municipality, indicating that the coffee industry is strongly localized in Brandbu. This can be an advantage for new actors wanting to establish themselves in an already established market, but it can also lead to increased bankruptcy among existing businesses.

The coffee industry in Gran has shown both stability and instability over time. One of the most notable development trends is the bankruptcy of Mjølbua As, which has been registered in the municipality since 2022 but has now gone bankrupt. This shows a certain level of risk in the industry, especially for companies with a low number of employees and low sales. At the same time, the business Centrum Cafe has shown stable development, with a sales increase of 16% and an EBITDA margin of 3%. This indicates that it is possible to succeed in the industry, even though there are challenges related to bankruptcy and unstable income.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the coffee industry in Gran, it is important to be aware of both opportunities and challenges. The most stable business in the industry is Centrum Cafe, which has shown good development over time. At the same time, it is important to be aware of the bankruptcy of Mjølbua As, which shows that there can be risk associated with starting a new business in a market area with a limited number of actors. It is also worth noting that the number of employees has grown strongly from 2025 to 2026, which may indicate inflated activity in 2026. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider establishing themselves in Brandbu, where there is the most activity, but also be prepared for bankruptcy risk.

When comparing the coffee industry in Gran with the broader category restaurant/cafe, which has 28 companies, the coffee industry shows a more scattered development. The broader category has shown stable growth in sales from 2016 to 2024, with an increase of 67.6%, followed by a sharp decline of 37.0% in 2025. This shows that the coffee industry is part of a larger market area that has both growth and decline periods. In addition to coffee businesses, we also find companies within pizza restaurant, restaurant, and sushi restaurant in the broader category. Some of the most notable companies in this category include Pizzabanken As (sales NOK 7.3 million, EBITDA NOK 689,000) and Cimperial As (sales NOK 7.2 million, EBITDA NOK 632,000). This shows that it is possible to achieve higher income and better EBITDA in the broader category, even though the coffee industry has its own challenges.

The coffee industry in Gran has both opportunities and challenges for new actors. With a concentration of businesses in Brandbu and stable development among some of the most notable companies, it may be possible to succeed in the industry. At the same time, it is important to be aware of bankruptcy risk and unstable income. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Brandbu, where there is the most activity, but also be prepared for bankruptcy risk. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Gran for coffee business, and give advice on how to navigate a market area with both opportunities and challenges.