The Coffee Industry in Ås

Other observations

The coffee industry in Ås has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years. Although one bankruptcy was registered in 2026, the data shows periods of substantial growth, such as from 2019 to 2020, where sales increased by 1539.3%. This suggests that market conditions and customer behavior can strongly influence the industry. It is also interesting to note that a company type known as KBO (bankruptcy estate) has been registered in addition to AS (limited liability company), which may indicate different organizational approaches within the industry.

Sales and Employees

Sales:

• 2016: NOK 4.5 million
• 2017: NOK 0
• 2018: NOK 0
• 2019: NOK 221,402
• 2020: NOK 3.6 million
• 2021: NOK 5.4 million
• 2022: NOK 5.9 million
• 2023: NOK 6.0 million
• 2024: NOK 5.7 million
• 2025: NOK 651,004

Employees:

• 2016: 20 employees
• 2017: 19 employees
• 2018: 6 employees
• 2019: 0 employees
• 2020: 10 employees
• 2021: 13 employees
• 2022: 29 employees
• 2023: 21 employees
• 2024: 17 employees
• 2025: 7 employees
• 2026: 2 employees

Sales have been highly variable over time, with a sharp decline in 2017 and 2018, but a significant increase from 2019 to 2020. The number of employees has also been marked by large fluctuations, with a total decline from 2016 to 2026.

In Ås, there are 3 companies registered in the coffee industry:

1. Delight Coffee House As (Rådhusplassen 21, Ås)

• Organisation type: AS
• Founded: 2018-08-01
• Number of employees: 0
• Bankruptcies: Yes

1. Delight Coffee House As Konkursbo (Rådhusplassen 21, Ås)

• Organisation type: KBO
• Founded: 2026-07-06
• Number of employees: 0
• Bankruptcies: No

1. Espresso House Norge As Avd Vinterbro 866 (Sjøskogenveien 7, Vinterbro)

• Organisation type: AS
• Founded: 2019-12-01
• Number of employees: 0
• Bankruptcies: No

It is worth noting that one of these companies is bankrupt, while the other two continue to operate. It is also registered that a company type known as KBO (bankruptcy estate) exists, which may indicate different organisational approaches within the industry.

The coffee industry in Ås is distributed as follows:

• Vinterbro: 1 company (Espresso House Norge As Avd Vinterbro 866)
• Ås: 2 companies (Delight Coffee House As and Delight Coffee House As Konkursbo)

It is interesting to note that there is registered company activity in Vinterbro, which may indicate potential market areas outside of Ås centre.

The coffee industry in Ås has been marked by significant fluctuations over time. One bankruptcy was registered in 2026, which may indicate that there have been challenges for companies in the industry. At the same time, there have been periods of significant growth, such as from 2019 to 2020, where sales increased by 1539.3%. It is also interesting to note that the number of employees has been highly variable, with a total decline from 2016 to 2026.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a café in Ås, it is important to be aware of the large fluctuations in the industry. One bankruptcy was registered in 2026, which may indicate that there are challenges for companies in the industry. At the same time, there have been periods of significant growth, such as from 2019 to 2020, where sales increased by 1539.3%. It is also interesting to note that there is registered company activity in Vinterbro, which may indicate that there are potential market areas outside of Ås centre.

The broader restaurant and café industry in Ås has been more stable than the coffee industry. There are 22 companies registered in this industry, which suggests that it is a larger market sector. Sales have been more stable over time, with a decline of 28.5% from 2024 to 2025. There are also registered companies with higher sales and EBITDA, such as Jordbærpikene Vinterbro As and Babylon Pizza Ås As. This suggests that there may be opportunities for companies in the coffee industry to develop within a more stable industry.

The coffee industry in Ås has been marked by significant fluctuations in recent years. One bankruptcy was registered in 2026, which may indicate that there are challenges for companies in the industry. At the same time, there have been periods of significant growth, such as from 2019 to 2020, where sales increased by 1539.3%. It is also interesting to note that there is registered company activity in Vinterbro, which may indicate that there are potential market areas outside of Ås centre. For entrepreneurs considering starting a café in Ås, it is important to be aware of the large fluctuations in the industry, but also to see the opportunities in a more stable industry such as the restaurant and café industry.