Cafés in Levanger

The café industry in Levanger is a mix of established businesses and newer companies with variable economic development. There are a total of 5 companies registered in the municipality, with 41 employees and combined sales of 13.6 million NOK in 2026. The most significant businesses are Jordbærpikene Levanger As and Strømsøegården As, which together account for over 75% of sales in the industry. There are no registered bankruptcies in the café industry in Levanger, indicating a stable industry structure. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in the municipality for café operations, especially in Levanger where there is the most activity.

The café industry in Levanger has had uneven economic development in recent years. Sales have varied between 9.5 million NOK (2021) and 13.3 million NOK (2025), with an increase of 1.9% from 2024 to 2025. Employees have been more stable, with 45 employees in 2026, which is a decrease from 48 employees in 2025. The most significant companies have higher margins: Strømsøegården As has an EBITDA margin of 10%, while Jordbærpikene Levanger As has a lower margin of 1%. There are no bankruptcies in the industry, but two companies (Perlen Cafe As and Cafe Skognstuene Jensen) have no sales data, which may indicate operational challenges.

There are 5 companies registered in the café industry in Levanger, distributed across the following legal forms:

The most important companies are:

• Jordbærpikene Levanger As (Magneten Kjøpesenter, Levanger): 28 employees, sales of 7.9M NOK, EBITDA of 121.0K NOK
• Strømsøegården As (Kirkegata 35, Levanger): 10 employees, sales of 5.6M NOK, EBITDA of 681.0K NOK
• Perlen Cafe As (Øvresflata 31E, Ytterøy): 6 employees, no sales data
• Cafe Skognstuene Jensen (Åsvegen 12, Skogn): 4 employees, no sales data
• Sofiegården As (Jernbanegata 17B, Levanger): 3 employees, no sales data

The two companies without sales data (Perlen Cafe As and Cafe Skognstuene Jensen) may be newly established or face operational challenges.

Café activity in Levanger is most concentrated in the municipality's center:

Levanger clearly dominates with 3 companies and 41 employees, while Ytterøy and Skogn have companies without sales data. There are no bankruptcies in any of these locations, but there are challenges for companies without operational data.

The café industry in Levanger has been relatively stable with no bankruptcies, but there are challenges for two companies (Perlen Cafe As and Cafe Skognstuene Jensen) that have no sales data. This may indicate that they are newly established or face operational challenges. The most stable companies have higher margins and better financial results, such as Strømsøegården As with a 10% EBITDA margin. There are no bankruptcies in the industry, indicating a stable industry structure.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The café industry in Levanger shows potential for entrepreneurs, especially in the municipality's center where there is the most activity. There are no bankruptcies, and there are opportunities to develop new companies in Levanger. The most stable companies have higher margins and better financial results, which can be a good starting point for new businesses. However, there are challenges for companies without sales data, which entrepreneurs should be aware of.

The broader category restaurant / café in Levanger has 46 companies, showing that the café industry is part of a larger sector. Sales in this category have varied more, with an increase of 56.6% from 2023 to 2024, but a decrease of 44.1% from 2024 to 2025. There are more companies in this category, but the café industry has a more stable development. The most significant companies in this category include Aroi Asia As (sales of 12.4M NOK) and Kirkegaten 31 Restaurant As (sales of 7.8M NOK). However, there are more companies without sales data in this category, which can be a challenge for entrepreneurs.

The café industry in Levanger has a stable industry structure with no bankruptcies, but there are challenges for companies without sales data. There are opportunities for entrepreneurs, especially in the municipality's center where there is the most activity. The most stable companies have higher margins and better financial results, which can be a good starting point for new businesses. However, it is important to be aware of challenges for companies without sales data, which entrepreneurs should be mindful of.