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The Café Industry in Melhus: Current Situation and Future Prospects
An analysis of structure, economic trends, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers
Economic Overview
There is no available data on annual revenues or number of employees for the café industry in Melhus directly. However, data from broader categories (restaurant/café) provides a more complete picture. For example, the categories had a total sales of NOK 36.9 million and 93 employees in 2025. This shows a stable trend over time, with an increase of +15.1% from 2025 to 2026. This may indicate a growing interest in the food and café industry in Melhus, even though no café businesses are registered in this category.
It is worth noting that the categories have experienced both increases and decreases over time, such as a decline of -23.4% from 2021 to 2022, but an increase of +15.8% from 2022 to 2023. This may be due to variations in consumer behavior, especially in connection with the pandemic and subsequent years' economic conditions.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered café businesses in Melhus today. This is an interesting observation, especially when comparing with the broader categories (restaurant/café), which have 18 companies. This may indicate that there is room for development and introduction of new cafés in Melhus, especially if there is an increasing need for cafés in the municipality.
It is worth noting that the registered companies in the broader categories have different organizational forms, such as AS, ASA, and sole proprietorships. This may give an indication of how the businesses are structured and what opportunities there may be for the future.
Business Geography
There is no available data on how the café industry is geographically distributed in Melhus. This may be a challenge for entrepreneurs looking to find a suitable location for a new café. However, it may be advantageous to investigate areas with high population levels and large movement, such as downtown areas or near schools and workplaces.
It is worth noting that cafés often play an important role in urban environments, and it may be advantageous to analyze which areas in Melhus have the greatest potential to attract customers.
Business Dynamics
There is no available data on bankruptcy statistics for the café industry in Melhus. This may indicate that the industry is stable and has a good survival rate. However, it is important to be aware of the economic variations that may arise, especially in connection with the pandemic and other major events.
It is worth noting that cafés are often dependent on consumer behavior, and it may be advantageous to analyze how customers behave in relation to cafés in Melhus. This may provide a better understanding of what can be expected in the future.
Outlook
There are no registered café businesses in Melhus, which may be an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in this industry. This may be a good opportunity, especially if there is an increasing need for cafés in the municipality. It is worth noting that cafés often play an important role in urban environments, and it may be advantageous to analyze which areas in Melhus have the greatest potential to attract customers.
It is also worth noting that cafés are often dependent on consumer behavior, and it may be advantageous to analyze how customers behave in relation to cafés in Melhus. This may provide a better understanding of what can be expected in the future.
Outlook for the Broader Category
The broader category (restaurant/café) has shown an increasing trend over time, with an increase of +15.1% from 2025 to 2026. This shows that there is an increasing interest in the food and café industry in Melhus, even though no café businesses are registered in this category.
It is worth noting that the categories have experienced both increases and decreases over time, such as a decline of -23.4% from 2021 to 2022, but an increase of +15.8% from 2022 to 2023. This may be due to variations in consumer behavior, especially in connection with the pandemic and subsequent years' economic conditions.
It is also worth noting that the categories have a large variation in relation to EBITDA and sales, which may give an indication of how the businesses are structured and what opportunities there may be for the future.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melhus Pizzeria As | restaurant | Melhus Forum, 7224 | NOK 8.2M | 8 | NOK 712.0K |
| Melhus Restaurant As | sushi restaurant | Melhusvegen 427, 7224 | NOK 2.9M | 4 | NOK 485.0K |
| Lundamo Pizzeria As | pizza restaurant | Lundamo Sentrum, 7232 | NOK 6.4M | 15 | NOK 376.0K |
| Mamarosa Melhus As | restaurant | Strandvegen 1, 7224 Melhus | NOK 4.3M | 7 | NOK 299.0K |
| Melhus Pizza As | restaurant | Jernbanevegen 11, 7224 Melhus | NOK 4.9M | 13 | NOK 125.0K |
| Que Huong Food As | restaurant | Litjsten 28, 7232 Lundamo | NOK 170.0K | 1 | NOK 27.0K |
| Asia Take Away | restaurant | Lenavegen 24, 7224 Melhus | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bpdrage Johan Lee | restaurant | Litjsandvegen 23, 7224 Melhus | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Caballeros As | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 3, 7224 Melhus | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Funkey Nutrition As | cafe | Melhusvegen 421, 7224 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Helt Gresk As | restaurant | Eidsåsen 8, 7212 Korsvegen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kompis Singsaker As | burger restaurant | Rådhusvegen 7, 7224 Melhus | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Korsvegen Restaurant Simsek As | cafe | Auto'n|Hølondvegen 2060, 7212 Korsvegen | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Sabrura Melhus As | sushi restaurant | Rådhusvegen 7, 7224 Melhus | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Symposium As | restaurant | Eidsåsen 8, 7212 Korsvegen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jordbærpikene Melhus As | cafe | Melhustorget Kjøpesenter|Rådhusvegen 7, 7224 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -17.0K |
| Khawgeng Thai As | asian restaurant | Linerlevegen 29, 7224 Melhus | NOK 3.4M | 8 | NOK -27.0K |
| Bella Rosa Høvdingen As | restaurant | Melhusvegen 473, 7224 | NOK 10.6M | 12 | NOK -174.0K |
Conclusion
The café industry in Melhus has growth potential, especially if there is an increasing need for cafés in the municipality. It is worth noting that there are no registered café businesses in Melhus, which may be an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in this industry.
It is also worth noting that cafés are often dependent on consumer behavior, and it may be advantageous to analyze how customers behave in relation to cafés in Melhus. This may provide a better understanding of what can be expected in the future.
It is also worth noting that the categories have a large variation in relation to EBITDA and sales, which may give an indication of how the businesses are structured and what opportunities there may be for the future.