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Coffee Shop in Lyngdal
An analysis of the industry, companies, and prospects in the municipality of Lyngdal in the county of Agder
Executive Summary
The coffee shop industry is currently not present in Lyngdal municipality. According to public data, there are no registered coffee shop businesses in Lyngdal, and both sales and employee statistics show zero values for the entire period 2016–2026. This indicates that the industry has not been active in the municipality in recent years. However, it is possible to observe the development in the broader restaurant/cafe group, which has a less dynamic but more stable presence in Lyngdal.
Economic Overview
The coffee shop industry in Lyngdal has no registered sales or employees in the municipality for the entire period 2016–2026. This indicates that there are no active coffee shop businesses in Lyngdal. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has a more complex economic profile:
- Sales: Peaked in 2016 (NOK 63.6 million) and 2017 (NOK 64.3 million), but fell by 38.1% in 2021 (NOK 34.3 million) before a partial recovery in 2022 (NOK 43.1 million).
- Employees: Highest in 2018 (261 employees), but fell by 31.4% in 2019 and continued to decline by 20.0% in 2022.
This shows that the broader industry has been affected by both economic and epidemiological factors, but has shown gradual adaptation after 2021.



Companies in the Industry
There are no registered coffee shop businesses in Lyngdal according to public data. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has 17 companies, none of which are classified as coffee shops. Examples of companies in the broader groups include:
| Name | Industry | Sales (2025) | EBITDA (2025) | Employees (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngdølen As | Restaurant | NOK 5.5M | NOK 769K | 11 |
| Sørlandsbadet As | Restaurant | NOK 21.8M | NOK 763K | 83 |
| Cafe Verftet As | Cafe | NOK 2.1M | NOK 264K | 4 |
These companies are not classified as coffee shops, but show that there is activity in adjacent sectors.
Business Geography
There are no registered coffee shop businesses in Lyngdal, so it is not possible to provide a detailed geographic analysis. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has companies distributed across several districts in the municipality, including:
- Lyngdal Center: Companies such as Lyngdølen As (Stasjonsgata 6) and Sørlandsbadet As (Agnefestveien 200).
- Northern Areas: Cafe Verftet As (Svenevigsveien 54) and Lyngdal Inn A/s (Mandalsveien 41).
This shows that there is a geographic presence in central and peripheral areas, but not specifically for coffee shops.
Business Dynamics
There are no registered bankruptcies or bankruptcy participants in the coffee shop industry in Lyngdal, as there are no active companies. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has several companies with zero sales and EBITDA, indicating economic challenges. Examples include:
- Byremo Bygderom (sales: NOK 0, EBITDA: NOK 0)
- Chalinee Frederiksen Thai Take Away (sales: NOK 0, EBITDA: NOK 0)
- Nye Siam Cafe As (sales: NOK 0, EBITDA: NOK 0)
This shows that some companies in the broader groups have been affected by economic or operational challenges.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The coffee shop industry in Lyngdal is currently not present, which may represent a potential market opportunity for new players. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has shown an increasing level of uncertainty in recent years, with declining sales and employees. This may indicate that there is an economic challenge in the sector, especially after 2021. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider analyzing competitors in the broader groups and evaluating how a coffee shop can differentiate itself in a market with increasing competition and unstable revenues.
Outlook for the Broader Groups
The broader restaurant/cafe group in Lyngdal has a more stable, but uncertain economic profile. Sales and employees have shown variations, with the largest decline in 2021 (sales: -38.1%, employees: -20.0%). However, there has been a gradual increase in 2022 and 2023. Examples of companies in this group include:
| Name | Industry | Sales (2025) | EBITDA (2025) | Employees (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngdølen As | Restaurant | NOK 5.5M | NOK 769K | 11 |
| Sørlandsbadet As | Restaurant | NOK 21.8M | NOK 763K | 83 |
| Cafe Verftet As | Cafe | NOK 2.1M | NOK 264K | 4 |
This shows that there are both larger companies with high income and smaller companies with low income or losses. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider analyzing these competitors and evaluating how a coffee shop can differentiate itself in a market with increasing competition and unstable revenues.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngdølen As | restaurant | Stasjonsgata 6, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 5.5M | 11 | NOK 769.0K |
| Sørlandsbadet As | restaurant | Agnefestveien 200, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 21.8M | 83 | NOK 763.0K |
| Løland Produksjon Og Engros As | restaurant | Skolegata 7, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 920.0K | 0 | NOK 570.0K |
| Cafe Verftet As | cafe | Svenevigsveien 54, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 2.1M | 4 | NOK 264.0K |
| Byremo Bygderom | restaurant | Selandsdalsveien 1, 4529 Byremo | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Chalinee Frederiksen Thai Take Away | asian restaurant | Vårveien 4, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| China Palace Restaurant Jiahao Wu | restaurant | Agnefestveien 261, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Extra Lyngdal Avd 520 Kafe | restaurant | Kirkeveien 3, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Istorvet As | restaurant | Co/Rune Torsøe|Svenevigsveien 54, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Konsmo Kultur & Aktivitetskafe As | restaurant | Konsmogarden 7, 4525 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Latina As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Matini Zorica Bulajic | restaurant | Nordliveien 3B, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Nye Siam Cafe As | cafe | Torggata 9, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Små Pris As | restaurant | Stasjonsgata 12, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sweet Castle As | restaurant | Kirkeveien 28, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Vik Stavenes Handel Ans | restaurant | Svingveien 12, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lyngdal Inn A/s | restaurant | Mandalsveien 41, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 8.9M | 15 | NOK -14.0K |
Conclusion
The coffee shop industry in Lyngdal is not present in the municipality, which may represent a potential market opportunity for new players. The broader restaurant/cafe group, however, has shown an increasing level of uncertainty in recent years, with declining sales and employees. This may indicate that there is an economic challenge in the sector, especially after 2021. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider analyzing competitors in the broader groups and evaluating how a coffee shop can differentiate itself in a market with increasing competition and unstable revenues. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and analyze the market in Lyngdal for the coffee shop industry.