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The Café Industry in Aurskog Høland: Current Situation and Future Prospects
Analysis of Companies, Economic Data, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Municipality of Aurskog Høland
Executive Summary
The café industry in Aurskog Høland is part of the broader restaurant and café sector, which has shown variation in development in recent years. Although there are no registered cafés in the municipality according to data from Statistics Norway, trends in the broader sector indicate potential opportunities for future growth. This analysis provides an overview of companies, economic data, and prospects for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in this industry.
Economic Overview
There is no registered activity in the café industry in Aurskog Høland according to data from Statistics Norway. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has shown growth in the number of employees from 2025 to 2026, with an increase of 42.7%, indicating growing interest in the food and beverage industry in the municipality. Sales in the broader sector have been more stable, with a decline of 1.1% from 2024 to 2025, but an increase of 7.2% from 2021 to 2022.
Companies in the Industry
No companies in the café industry in Aurskog Høland are registered according to data from Statistics Norway. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, includes several companies, including restaurants, cafés, and takeaway offerings. The organizational forms of these companies are not detailed in the data, but both AS companies and limited liability companies are registered.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of café activity by district in Aurskog Høland. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has companies distributed across several areas in the municipality, including Aurskog, Bjørkelangen, and Løken. This suggests that there are potential locations for cafés in these areas.
Business Dynamism
There is no registered bankruptcy or economic challenges specifically for the café industry in Aurskog Høland. In the broader restaurant sector, however, there are several companies with negative EBITDA or zero sales, which may indicate economic challenges for certain businesses. This should be considered by entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a café in Aurskog Høland, there may be an opportunity to fill a gap in the local market. The broader restaurant sector has shown growth in the number of employees, indicating increasing demand for food and beverage services. This can be a positive indicator for cafés wishing to establish themselves in the municipality. It is, however, important to assess competition and economic challenges in the sector.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Aurskog Høland has shown growth in the number of employees from 2025 to 2026, with an increase of 42.7%. Sales have been more stable, with a decline of 1.1% from 2024 to 2025. In this sector, there are both restaurants, cafés, and takeaway offerings, including companies such as Fjøset Restaurant As and Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As. These companies have high sales volumes, but also negative EBITDA, which may indicate economic challenges for certain businesses. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider both the opportunities and challenges in this sector before establishing themselves.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vafleriet As | restaurant | Klapputveien 595, 1970 Hemnes | NOK 1.2M | 8 | NOK 638.0K |
| Aurskog Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Aurfaret 25, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 28 | NOK 0 |
| Aurskog Vertshus Ans | restaurant | 0, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Axel's | restaurant | Rådhusveien 5, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Barkat Kebab & Pizza Ansarullah Malekzai | restaurant | Skanseveien 21, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Big Dream Steakhouse As | restaurant | Sidesporet 1, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Big Dream Steakhouse As Konkursbo | restaurant | Sidesporet 1, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bjørkelangen Pizza As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Bjørkeveien 12, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 21 | NOK 0 |
| Buns And Babs | restaurant | Nordre Skrepstad vei 16B, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Elvit Facility Services As | restaurant | Rugsvingen 40, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 24 | NOK 0 |
| Farman Ans | restaurant | 0, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Halvorsen Cafe Og Catering As | cafe | Møllebakkveien 1A, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Løken Sushi & Wok As | sushi restaurant | Hølandsveien 1992, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Pia Kafe Og Spiseri As | restaurant | Bjørkelangen senter|Rådhusveien 5, 1940 | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Pickfactory Raymond Holmen | restaurant | Haneborgveien 545, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Pitstop Kebab & Burger House As | restaurant | Haneborgveien 2, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Kaffeskvetten As | restaurant | Senterveien 15, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 1.1M | 14 | NOK -19.0K |
| Sakura Yuen Hoang As | restaurant | Hølandsveien 1992, 1960 Løken | NOK 102.0K | 0 | NOK -22.0K |
| Thai Kitchen As | restaurant | Myrfaret 9A, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 3.5M | 7 | NOK -111.0K |
| Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As | restaurant | Rådhusveien 6, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 2.7M | 3 | NOK -330.0K |
| Fjøset Restaurant As | restaurant | Blakerveien 1549, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 11.3M | 27 | NOK -352.0K |
Conclusion
The café industry in Aurskog Høland has no registered companies, but there are potential opportunities in the broader restaurant and café sector. This sector has shown growth in the number of employees and stable sales volumes. Entrepreneurs should consider both the opportunities and challenges in this sector, including competition and economic challenges. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential locations in the municipality for this industry.