The Coffee Industry in Vestby: Key Figures, Development, and Opportunities

The coffee industry in Vestby has shown both challenges and opportunities over the past few years. In 2026, there are 9 companies in the industry, with 32 employees and annual revenues of NOK 6.1 million. There is a clear decline in the number of employees since 2016, but a gradual increase since 2023. The key figures show that Hølen and Son are the most important geographical centers, with varying financial performances. The industry has been affected by economic fluctuations, but there are no registered bankruptcies among cafes in Vestby. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Vestby for cafe operations, based on local data and development trends.

The coffee industry in Vestby has had an uneven development over the past few years. Annual revenues have varied between NOK 4.8 million (2022) and NOK 6.1 million (2025), with an increase of 10.5% from 2024 to 2025. The number of employees was 32 in 2026, representing an increase of 23.1% compared to 2025. The most significant decline in revenue occurred in 2020, when revenues fell by 37.0% from 2019. This can be linked to the pandemic and its impact on the service industry. Although there has been a gradual increase since 2022, there is still a significant variation in financial performance between individual companies.

There are 9 companies in the coffee industry in Vestby, distributed across different organizational forms. The most represented forms are AS (3 companies) and ENK (3 companies). The key companies include:

• Hølen Kafè AS (25 employees, revenue NOK 3.9 million)
• Torvgården Cafe & Design AS (8 employees, revenue NOK 2.2 million)
• Brevik Kro Og Pizza AS (4 employees, revenue NOK 3.3 million)

There are no registered bankruptcies among these companies, but the variation in financial performance is marked. For example, Torvgården Cafe & Design AS has a negative EBITDA of -12%, while Brevik Kro Og Pizza AS has a positive EBITDA of 4%. New companies such as Il Molino Di Depergola and Sho Cafe AS have not yet recorded revenue, which may indicate early stages of operations or specialization in areas other than traditional cafe operations.

The coffee industry in Vestby is most active in Hølen and Son, with the following key figures:

Hølen:

• 1 company, 25 employees, revenue NOK 3.9 million, operating profit NOK 202,000, EBITDA NOK 211,000
• The high revenue and operating profit indicate stable operations in this area.

Son:

• 2 companies, 12 employees, revenue NOK 5.5 million, operating profit NOK -173,000, EBITDA NOK -141,000
• Here, there is more variable financing, with one company achieving negative EBITDA.

Geographic distribution can be an advantage for risk diversification, but it is important to assess local market conditions and competition in each part of the municipality.

The coffee industry in Vestby has been relatively stable with no registered bankruptcies among the 9 companies. However, there are large variations in financial performance. For example, Torvgården Cafe & Design AS has a negative EBITDA of -12%, while Hølen Kafè AS has a positive EBITDA of 5%. This may indicate that some companies have handled challenges better than others, perhaps through effective cost management or specialization in higher-margin products. There are also several companies with 0 employees and 0 revenue, which may indicate early stages of operations or specialization in areas other than traditional cafe operations.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a cafe in Vestby, the data show both opportunities and challenges. There has been a gradual increase in the number of employees and revenue since 2023, which may indicate stabilization of market conditions. However, there are large variations in financial performance, and it is important to carefully analyze local competitors and market needs. Particularly in Hølen, where there is stable operations with positive EBITDA, it may be possible to establish oneself. There are also opportunities in Son, although there is more variable financing. Entrepreneurs should also consider using SmartGrunder to find suitable locations and develop strategies based on local data.

The coffee industry is part of the broader restaurant/cafe industry in Vestby, which has 42 companies and 280 employees in 2026. This industry has a more stable development, with annual revenues of NOK 34.8 million in 2025. Compared to the coffee industry, the broader industry has a higher number of companies and employees, but also more variable revenue. For example, Son Drift AS (restaurant) has an EBITDA of NOK 2.9 million, while Pepvest AS (restaurant) has an EBITDA of NOK 1.5 million. This shows that there are opportunities to establish oneself in the broader industry, but there are also competitive companies that may be challenging for new entrants.

The coffee industry in Vestby has shown both challenges and opportunities over the past few years. There has been a gradual increase in the number of employees and revenue since 2023, which may indicate stabilization of market conditions. However, there are large variations in financial performance, and it is important to carefully analyze local competitors and market needs. Entrepreneurs should also consider using SmartGrunder to find suitable locations and develop strategies based on local data. The broader restaurant/cafe industry in Vestby has a more stable development, but there are also competitive companies that may be challenging for new entrants. It is important to assess both local and broader market conditions before establishing oneself in Vestby.