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The Coffee Industry in Inner Østfold – Current Situation and Future Outlook
An analysis of companies, statistics, and development trends
Executive Summary
The coffee industry in Inner Østfold is a small but active sector with one registered café in the municipality: Coffee House Alkatlaby in Askim. The company was founded in 2019 and has 4 employees. Although there are no official sales or operational results for the café, the broader trends in the restaurant and café industry (which includes 93 companies in Inner Østfold) show a more stable development. This may indicate that the café industry has growth potential, especially if it can adapt to the overall market conditions in the sector.
Economic Overview
Sales Development (Café Industry):
| Year | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|
| 2016–2026 | 0 |
Employees (Café Industry):
| Year | Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023–2026 | 6–4 |
Overall Sector (Restaurant/Café):
- Sales: Highest in 2022 (NOK 155.5 million), with a decline of 32.2% in 2025.
- Employees: Highest in 2026 (349), with a growth of 22.9% compared to 2025.
The café industry in Inner Østfold has not recorded sales or operational results, which may be due to lack of reporting or a new, emerging sector. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, shows a more stable development, with growth in 2022 and a decline in 2025.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies in the Café Industry in Inner Østfold:
| Company | Address | Legal Form | Founded | Employees | Bankrupt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House Alkatlaby | Rådhusgata 6, Askim | ENK (sole proprietorship) | 2019-08-21 | 4 | Not bankrupt |
Legal Form Statistics:
- ENK (sole proprietorship): 1 company, 4 employees.
No other legal forms are registered in the café industry in Inner Østfold. This suggests that the sector is dominated by small, sole proprietorship businesses.
Business Geography
Activity Distributed Across Locations in Inner Østfold:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askim | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Other Locations in the Municipality: No other locations in Inner Østfold have registered cafés. This indicates that the café industry is concentrated in Askim, which is the only location with activity in the sector.
Business Dynamism
Bankruptcies and Operational Results:
- Café Industry: No bankruptcies registered for companies in the sector in Inner Østfold.
- Overall Sector (Restaurant/Café): 20 companies in the sector had bankruptcies during the period 2016–2026, but none of these were cafés.
Operational Results:
- Coffee House Alkatlaby: No official operational results reported.
- Overall Sector: Larger companies in the restaurant and café industry have positive EBITDA (e.g., Orkide Restaurant As with NOK 1.8 million in 2024).
Employees:
- The café industry has an uneven development in the number of employees, with an increase from 1 to 7 employees between 2021 and 2022, and a decline to 4 employees in 2026.
Outlook
Outlook for the Café Industry
Trend Analysis:
- The café industry in Inner Østfold is small but stable, with one active café in Askim. There are no official sales data, which could be a challenge for future growth.
- Overall Sector (Restaurant/Café): Growth in 2022 (NOK 155.5 million in sales) and a decline in 2025 (NOK 94.5 million) show that market conditions can be uncertain. This could negatively affect the café industry if the trend continues.
For Founders:
- The café industry has potential in Inner Østfold, especially if it can adapt to the overall market conditions in the restaurant and café sector.
- SmartGrunder can help founders find suitable locations in the municipality, especially in Askim, where the café industry is concentrated.
Outlook for the Overall Sector
Outlook for the Overall Sector (Restaurant/Café)
Comparison Between the Café Industry and the Overall Sector:
- Café Industry: 1 company, 4 employees, no sales data.
- Overall Sector (Restaurant/Café): 93 companies, 349 employees in 2026, sales of NOK 94.5 million in 2025.
Peer Companies in the Overall Sector (Top 10 by EBITDA):
| Company | Address | EBITDA (NOK) | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkide Restaurant As | Rådhusgata 4, 1811 Askim | 1.8M | 11.6M | 10 |
| Coop Øst Sa Avd 2224 Obs Slitu Kafeteria | Morenen, 1859 Slitu | 1.5M | 37.5M | 11 |
| Pepask As | Rådhusgata 6, 1830 Askim | 0.896M | 11.0M | 21 |
Conclusion: The overall sector has a more stable and growth-oriented development compared to the café industry. This can provide opportunities for cafés wishing to integrate into the broader sector.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkide Restaurant As | restaurant | Rådhusgata 4, 1811 Askim | NOK 11.6M | 10 | NOK 1.8M |
| Coop Øst Sa Avd 2224 Obs Slitu Kafeteria | cafe | Morenen, 1859 Slitu | NOK 37.5M | 11 | NOK 1.5M |
| Pepask As | restaurant | Rådhusgata 6, 1830 Askim | NOK 11.0M | 21 | NOK 896.0K |
| Senter Kjøkkenet Le Thi Hoa Hong | restaurant | Trøgstad torg 3, 1860 | NOK 557.0K | 0 | NOK 544.0K |
| Meso Restaurant | restaurant | Rådhusgata 3, 1811 Askim | NOK 3.3M | 7 | NOK 533.1K |
| Asia Restaurant Bau Thi Ngo | restaurant | Rådhusgata 21, 1830 Askim | NOK 189.0K | 0 | NOK 470.0K |
| Nivu As | restaurant | Møbelgata 1, 1850 Mysen | NOK 8.2M | 13 | NOK 426.0K |
| Askim Pizza As | restaurant | Dr.Randers gate 5, 1830 Askim | NOK 6.7M | 15 | NOK 389.0K |
| Mysen Pizza & Kebab As | restaurant | Jernbanegata 3, 1850 Mysen | NOK 5.8M | 6 | NOK 377.0K |
| La Mòss As | restaurant | David Blids gate 1, 1850 Mysen | NOK 3.3M | 11 | NOK 364.0K |
| Fredriks Pizza Og Restaurant As | pizza restaurant | Stasjonsgata 40, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 2.9M | 8 | NOK 301.0K |
| Charlies Spydeberg As | restaurant | Rolls vei 4, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 5.5M | 6 | NOK 206.0K |
| Makan Te Mat As | restaurant | Hubroveien 15, 1850 Mysen | NOK 1.1M | 2 | NOK 189.0K |
| Fossum Kollektivet Stiftelsen Avd Cafe Fossum | cafe | Stasjonsgata 13, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 2.3M | 0 | NOK 158.5K |
| Taras Pizza & Kebab As | restaurant | Haugomgata 10, 1811 Askim | NOK 4.8M | 6 | NOK 89.0K |
| Gobiten Mysen As | restaurant | Mørstadgata 3, 1850 Mysen | NOK 13.2M | 21 | NOK 86.0K |
| Snacbaren Mysen As | sushi restaurant | Torggata 2, 1850 Mysen | NOK 445.0K | 4 | NOK 68.0K |
| Askim Kro As | restaurant | Buersvingen 4, 1814 Askim | NOK 7.0M | 15 | NOK 62.0K |
| Askim Corner As | restaurant | Rådhusgata 21, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Askim Grill And Take Away As Konkursbo | restaurant | Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 3, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Baba Sushi Askim As | sushi restaurant | Vammaveien 16, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Bamsrud Låven Eva Klufterud | restaurant | Bamsrudveien 57, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bane Tomteria As | restaurant | Hobølveien 2B, 1825 Tomter | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bergs Matopplevelser As | restaurant | Storgata 3, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Båstad Grill As | restaurant | Båstadveien 635, 1866 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cae Invest As | restaurant | Korsegårdveien 8, 1809 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cafe Johanna Ans R Flugeim Aa Starheim | cafe | Trøgstadveien 2, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cafe Planken Said | cafe | Jernbanegata 2, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Café Sammen As | restaurant | Guderudgata 2, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Campino Fredrikstad As | restaurant | Torggata 7A, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Chilli Masala Asma Oriakhail | restaurant | Jernbanegata 4, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| City Grill & Utleie As | asian restaurant | Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 8, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Cuisine D'estelle Elofsson | restaurant | Finnestadveien 6, 1880 Eidsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Det Nye Torvkjøkkenet Ans | restaurant | Eidsbergveien 5, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Diner 22 As | restaurant | Raveien 1, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fairtale As | restaurant | David Blids gate 6, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Finnestad Vannverk 3 Svendsen | cafe | Finnestadveien 497, 1880 Eidsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Foodie Ventures As | restaurant | Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 6, 1830 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Frøken Fysen As | restaurant | Smedgata 30, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gateau By Martine Borgås | cafe | Risengveien 29, 1814 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The café industry in Inner Østfold is small but active with one registered café in Askim. Although there are no official sales data, the broader trends in the restaurant and café sector show a more stable development. This can provide opportunities for growth, especially if the café industry can adapt to the overall market conditions. SmartGrunder can help founders find suitable locations in the municipality, especially in Askim, where the café industry is concentrated.