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The Coffee Shop Industry in Namsos: Current Situation and Future Perspectives
A detailed analysis of companies, economic trends, and development opportunities
Executive Summary
The Coffee Shop Industry in Namsos: Current Situation and Future Perspectives
The coffee shop industry in Namsos consists of three registered companies, with a mix of AS and SA company structures. Employment development has been uneven, but shows an increase from 10 employees in 2024 to 20 employees in 2026. Although sales data for cafes in the municipality is incomplete (with a single payment pulse in 2018), the broader restaurant and cafe sector in Namsos shows a stable to growing trend in sales and number of employees. This suggests that the cafe industry may have growth potential, especially in the context of the broader sector.
Economic Trends
Sales Development: The coffee shop industry in Namsos has a unique sales profile. In 2018, cafes in the municipality achieved a sales volume of NOK 194.6K, but this was followed by a drastic decline to NOK 0 in 2019 and onwards. There is no sales data available after 2018, which may indicate an industry with uncertain income streams or lack of registration of economic data.
Employment Development: Employment development has been more stable. From 2016 to 2026, the number of employees in the cafe industry in Namsos has varied between 9 and 20 employees. The most significant increase was recorded from 2021 to 2022 (+63.6%), and there is an expected increase to 20 employees in 2026. This suggests growth in the need for labor in the sector, although there are no clear economic indicators to explain this development.
Companies in the Industry
The following companies are registered in the cafe industry in Namsos:
| Company | Address | Company Structure | Number of Employees | Bankrupt? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faksdal Brygge AS | Faksdalsjøen 25, Jøa | AS | 15 | No |
| Coop Midt Norge SA Avd 87 Coop Extra Cafe Namsos | Nøsthaugvegen 7, Spillum | SA | 8 | No |
| Marihøne AS | Namsosvegen 2899, Namdalseid | AS | 0 | No |
Company Structure:
- AS (Anonyme selskap): 1 company, 15 employees
- SA (Aktieselskap): 1 company, 8 employees
There are no registered bankruptcies in the cafe industry in Namsos, which suggests a stable sector in terms of financial health.
Business Geography
The cafe industry in Namsos is distributed as follows:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jøa | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Spillum | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
There is no data for sales or EBITDA for these companies, but there is a clear advantage for Jøa with the highest number of employees (15) compared to Spillum (8). This may indicate that Jøa has greater potential for development of the cafe industry.
Business Dynamism
The cafe industry in Namsos shows a stable development regarding bankruptcy. There are no registered bankruptcies in the sector, which suggests that the companies have good financial health. This is a positive indicator for investors and entrepreneurs considering starting a cafe in the municipality.
Employee Development:
- 2016: 10 employees
- 2022: 18 employees
- 2026: 20 employees
This shows growth in the need for labor, although there are no clear economic data explaining this development. It may be an indication of increased activity in the sector or an increase in the number of companies.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting a cafe in Namsos, the data show a mix of opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, the employee development shows growth in the need for labor, which may indicate increasing demand for cafes in the municipality. On the other hand, there is a lack of sales data after 2018, which may be a challenge for estimating income streams and operating results.
Recommendation: Entrepreneurs should consider combining cafe operations with other services (e.g., restaurant, canteen, or cultural events) to increase revenue streams and ensure operating results. It may also be profitable to focus on Jøa, which has the highest number of employees in the cafe industry in the municipality.
Outlook for the Broader Restaurant and Cafe Sector
The broader restaurant and cafe sector in Namsos has clear growth in both the number of employees and sales. From 2016 to 2025, the number of employees in the sector has increased from 85 to 93, and sales have grown from NOK 36.6M to NOK 44.4M. This shows that the restaurant and cafe sector in Namsos has a stable to growing trend, which may be a positive indicator for the cafe industry.
Peer companies in the restaurant and cafe sector:
| Company | Address | EBITDA (NOK) | Sales (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli AS | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | 2.4M | 14.6M | 11 |
| China Palace AS | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | 1.2M | 5.1M | 10 |
| Svendsen Pizza AS | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | 447K | 7.1M | 11 |
These companies have higher EBITDA and sales compared to the cafe industry in Namsos, which suggests that the restaurant sector has greater potential for growth and profit.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in cafe)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 14.6M | 11 | NOK 2.4M |
| China Palace As | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 5.1M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Zeki Eiendom As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 1.6M | 0 | NOK 644.0K |
| Svendsen Pizza As | restaurant | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.1M | 11 | NOK 447.0K |
| Kasi Invest Namsos As | sushi restaurant | Kirkegata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 9.3M | 15 | NOK 437.0K |
| Adam Hunt Pit Stop | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 15B, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dryfans Smaksverksted | restaurant | Setervegen 2, 7802 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gn Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hylla Grill Og Cafe As | restaurant | Skagevegen 5, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad | asian restaurant | Barstadvegen 24, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lensmannsgården As | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2498, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Bistro As | restaurant | Verftsgata 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Restaurant Og Bar As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Segelsund As | restaurant | Holvikvegen 66, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Himmel & Hav Namsos As | restaurant | Verftsgata 2-4, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.3M | 12 | NOK -271.0K |
| Jøa Catering & Pøbb As | restaurant | Faksdal, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -342.0K |
Conclusion
The cafe industry in Namsos shows a mix of opportunities and challenges. With stable development in the number of employees and no bankruptcies, it is a positive indicator for investors and entrepreneurs. However, there is a lack of sales data after 2018, which may be a challenge for estimating income streams and operating results. Entrepreneurs should consider combining cafe operations with other services to increase revenue streams and ensure operating results. The broader restaurant and cafe sector in Namsos shows a stable to growing trend, which may be a positive indicator for the cafe industry.