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The Café Industry in Midt Telemark: Current Status and Future Outlook
An analytical overview of companies, economic trends, and development opportunities
Economic Development
Economic Overview
The café industry in Midt Telemark has shown significant growth in recent years. From 0 employees in 2019, 21 employees were registered in 2021, an increase of +110%. Sales figures have also grown from 0 in 2019 to 3.5 million NOK in 2020. This indicates a clear increase in activity in the sector after 2020.
| Year | Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 3.5M |
| 2021 | 21 | - |
Important to note: Sales figures for 2021 are missing from the dataset, but the growth in the number of employees suggests that the sector has continued to develop.
Companies and Organizational Forms
Companies in the Sector
There are no registered companies in the café industry in Midt Telemark according to the dataset. This may be due to the café industry in the municipality being part of a broader grouping (restaurant/café) that has 28 companies in total. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of organizational forms or specific companies in the café industry.
Important to note: Data on organizational forms (e.g., AS, EN, etc.) for companies in the café industry in Midt Telemark is missing.
Geographic Distribution
Business Geography
There is no detailed geographic breakdown of the café industry in Midt Telemark in the dataset. However, it is possible to see that most companies in the broader restaurant/café sector are located in Bø and Gvarv in the municipality. This may indicate that these areas have a higher concentration of food and beverage businesses.
Examples of companies in the area: The Bull Inn As (Bø), Studentsamskipnaden I Sørøst Norge Mat Og Drikke Bø (Bø), and Årnes Kafeteria (Gvarv).
Bankruptcy and Business Dynamism
Business Dynamism
There is no data on bankruptcies or bankruptcy participants in the café industry in Midt Telemark. This may indicate that the sector has been stable in recent years, or that no bankruptcies have been registered in the dataset. However, it is important to note that there is no available information on bankruptcy activity in the café industry in the municipality.
Important to note: Data on bankruptcies and bankruptcy participants for the café industry in Midt Telemark is missing.
Future Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Future Outlook
The café industry in Midt Telemark has shown strong growth in the number of employees and sales in recent years. This suggests that there may be opportunities for new players in the sector. However, there are no registered companies in the café industry in the municipality, which may indicate a small market share or a high bankruptcy rate.
For entrepreneurs: It may be possible to find a place in the café industry in Midt Telemark, but it is important to assess the competition and market demand. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and evaluate business opportunities in the municipality.
Broader Sector: Restaurant/Café
The broader sector restaurant/café in Midt Telemark has shown greater activity than the café industry alone. There are 28 companies in this sector, with an increase in the number of employees from 39 in 2016 to 235 in 2026. Sales figures have also grown from 18.7 million NOK in 2016 to 50.1 million NOK in 2025.
Top companies in the sector: The Bull Inn As (EBITDA: 516.0K), Studentsamskipnaden I Sørøst Norge Mat Og Drikke Bø (EBITDA: 4.8M), and Pizza Fjoset As (EBITDA: -145.0K).
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studentsamskipnaden I Sørøst Norge Mat Og Drikke Bø | restaurant | Gullbringvegen 36, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 3.5M | 5 | NOK 4.8M |
| Aarnes Gruppen Eiendom As | restaurant | Strannavegen 302, 3810 Gvarv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 1.7M |
| The Bull Inn As | restaurant | Bøgata 11, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 5.8M | 11 | NOK 516.0K |
| Sum Yee Restaurant &bar As | restaurant | Stasjonsvegen 40, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 5.3M | 6 | NOK 215.0K |
| Akkerhaugen Kiosk Og Gatekjøkken V/sardar Khan | restaurant | Sauheradvegen 282, 3812 Akkerhaugen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Akkerhaugen Kiosk Og Gatekjøkken V/sardar Khan | restaurant | Sauheradvegen 282, 3812 Akkerhaugen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beijing House Bø As | restaurant | Bøgata 54, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Bø Pizzapub Da | restaurant | Bøgata 83, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bø Sportsbar As | restaurant | Rueguto 101, 3803 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Campino Pizza Og Grill As | restaurant | Bøgata 32, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Feng Holding As | restaurant | Bøgata 54, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gunhild Jonsås Aaknes | cafe | Fykerudvegen 9, 3820 Nordagutu | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jafs Midt Telemark As | restaurant | Stasjonsvegen 1, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Langemyr Handel As | restaurant | Seljordvegen 314, 3803 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Langrønningen Kafé As | restaurant | Strannavegen 302, 3810 Gvarv | NOK 0 | 27 | NOK 0 |
| Lorins Grill Da | restaurant | Gvarvgata 49, 3810 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Meieri Smuget Liv Hildur Larsen | restaurant | Gullbringvegen 6, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| My Pizza Notodden As | restaurant | Bøgata 83, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Provence Restaurant As | restaurant | Bøgata 70, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Roma Pizzeria Og Bar Shalay Hamza Yasin Yasin | restaurant | Gvarvgata 49A, 3810 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Stasjonsbua As | restaurant | Stasjonsvegen, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Stugo As | restaurant | Hørtevegen 561, 3811 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Årnes Kafeteria | cafe | Strannavegen 302, 3810 Gvarv | NOK 0 | 46 | NOK 0 |
| Aarnesgruppen Holding As | restaurant | Strannavegen 302, 3810 Gvarv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -88.0K |
| Midt Telemark Pizza As | restaurant | Bøgata 61, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 7.6M | 18 | NOK -106.0K |
| Pizza Fjoset As | restaurant | Bøgata 11, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 10.4M | 23 | NOK -145.0K |
| Dattebayo As | sushi restaurant | Folkestadvegen 1, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 12.5M | 17 | NOK -152.0K |
| Husly Kafé & Catering As | restaurant | Bøgata 61, 3800 Bø I Telemark | NOK 5.7M | 23 | NOK -360.0K |
Conclusion
The café industry in Midt Telemark has shown strong growth in the number of employees and sales in recent years, but there are no registered companies in the industry. This may indicate that the industry is small or that no activity has been registered in the dataset. The broader sector restaurant/café, however, has shown greater activity and growth, which may be an indication of opportunities for new players in the municipality.
For entrepreneurs: It may be possible to find a place in the café industry in Midt Telemark, but it is important to assess the competition and market demand. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and evaluate business opportunities in the municipality.