The Café Industry in Karmøy: An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

The café industry in Karmøy is a dynamic part of the municipality's local economy, featuring a mix of established businesses and new initiatives. In 2026, there are 7 registered companies in the sector, distributed across three central areas: Avaldsnes, Karmsund, and Kopervik. Workforce development has been variable, with an increase from 23 employees in 2023 to 40 employees in 2026. Sales have shown a weak positive trend over recent years, with an increase from NOK 8.5 million in 2024 to NOK 8.2 million in 2025. The sector is part of the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality, which has a significantly larger base of businesses.

The café industry in Karmøy has shown a complex economic development over recent years. Sales increased by 10.3% from 2023 to 2024, but fell slightly by 2.8% in 2025. Workforce development has been more stable, with an increase from 23 employees in 2023 to 40 employees in 2026. This development shows that the sector has managed to adapt to market conditions, even though there have been minor variations in sales. It is important to note that the data shows a positive trend in the number of employees, which may indicate increased activity and investment in the sector.

In Karmøy, there are 7 registered companies in the café industry. These companies have different organizational forms, with 3 AS companies and 4 ENK companies. The main companies include:

• Oxeburger As in Avaldsnes, a company with 23 employees and an annual revenue of NOK 8.3 million.
• Jordbærpikene Oasen Haugesund As in Karmsund, a company with 16 employees, but no sales data.
• Kopervik Kebab & Isbar As in Kopervik, a company with 4 employees and an annual revenue of NOK 880,000.

There are also several companies in the start-up phase, such as Agam Hospitality As and Kafe Johansen, which have not yet reported sales data.

The café industry in Karmøy is distributed across three main areas: Avaldsnes, Karmsund, and Kopervik. Each of these locations has its own characteristics:

• Avaldsnes: Has 1 company with 23 employees and an annual revenue of NOK 8.3 million.
• Karmsund: Has 1 company with 16 employees, but no sales data.
• Kopervik: Has 1 company with 4 employees and an annual revenue of NOK 880,000.

This distribution shows that the café industry is most active in Avaldsnes, while Karmsund and Kopervik have less activity. It is important to note that these figures may vary over time, and there may be potential opportunities for development in less populated areas.

The café industry in Karmøy has shown relatively stable development over recent years, with no registered bankruptcies. This indicates that the sector has managed to adapt to market conditions and maintained a good economic balance. It is important to note that even though there have been no bankruptcies, it is still important to monitor economic development trends and potential risk factors that may affect the sector in the future.

For the foundation of the café industry in Karmøy, the data shows a positive development in the number of employees, with an increase from 23 to 40 employees from 2023 to 2026. Sales have shown a weak positive trend, with an increase from NOK 8.5 million in 2024 to NOK 8.2 million in 2025. This indicates that the sector has potential for further growth, especially in areas with high population density and significant tourist activity. For entrepreneurs, this can be a good starting point to launch new businesses, especially in areas with lower bankruptcy risk and good economic stability.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has shown a more complex development compared to the café industry. Sales in this sector increased by 6.4% from 2023 to 2024, but fell by 5.9% in 2025. Workforce development has been more variable, with an increase from 305 employees in 2023 to 330 employees in 2024. This shows that the broader sector has greater variation in development, which can be an important factor for entrepreneurs to consider. It is also important to note that there are more companies in the broader sector, which can provide more competitors, but also more opportunities for collaboration and development.

The café industry in Karmøy shows positive development in the number of employees and stable sales development. This indicates that the sector has potential for further growth, especially in areas with high population density and significant tourist activity. For entrepreneurs, this can be a good starting point to launch new businesses, especially in areas with lower bankruptcy risk and good economic stability. It is also important to consider the broader restaurant and café sector, which has greater variation in development, which can provide more opportunities for collaboration and development.