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The Coffee Shop Industry in Namsos
An analysis of businesses, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in the municipality of Namsos in the Trøndelag county in Norway.
Executive Summary
The coffee shop industry in Namsos is a small but potentially important part of the municipality's service economy. Although there are no registered coffee shop businesses in Namsos according to current data, overall statistics for the restaurant and café sector in the municipality show stable development over recent years. This suggests there is room for new businesses in the sector, especially considering the growing population and tourist activity in the area.
Economic Overview
There is no registered sales or employee statistics for coffee shop businesses in Namsos. However, overall data for the restaurant and café sector in the municipality shows a sales growth of +6.9% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 41.5 million to NOK 44.4 million. The number of employees has also shown stable development, with an increase from 78 to 96 employees over the same period. This indicates that the sector has good dynamics and potential for further development.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered businesses in the coffee shop industry in Namsos according to current data. However, there are several businesses in the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality, which can provide valuable insights for new entrepreneurs. Organizational forms for these businesses include both AS, SA, and property associations, showing a diversified structure in the sector.
Business Geography
There is no registered specific geographic data for coffee shop businesses in Namsos. However, businesses in the broader restaurant and café sector are distributed across several areas in the municipality, including Namsos city center, Spillum, and Jøa. This suggests there are potential locations for new coffee shop businesses in different parts of the municipality.
Business Dynamism
There is no registered bankruptcy statistics for coffee shop businesses in Namsos. However, data for the broader restaurant and café sector shows that some businesses have been inactive in recent years, with zero sales or EBITDA. This may indicate that there are challenges in the sector, but it is also possible that these businesses have been in a transitional phase or have changed their business model.
Outlook
The coffee shop industry in Namsos has growth potential, especially considering the growing population and tourist activity in the municipality. There are no registered existing businesses in the sector, which may provide opportunities for new entrepreneurs. The broader restaurant and café sector has shown stable development, indicating that there is an established market for food and beverage businesses in the municipality.
Parent Outlook
The broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos has shown a sales growth of +6.9% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 41.5 million to NOK 44.4 million. The number of employees has also shown stable development, with an increase from 78 to 96 employees over the same period. Current peer businesses in the sector include, among others, Viva Napoli As (NOK 14.6 million in sales and 11 employees) and Svendsen Pizza As (NOK 7.1 million in sales and 11 employees). This shows that there is an established market for food and beverage businesses in the municipality, with variation in size and business model.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 14.6M | 11 | NOK 2.4M |
| China Palace As | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 5.1M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Zeki Eiendom As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 1.6M | 0 | NOK 644.0K |
| Svendsen Pizza As | restaurant | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.1M | 11 | NOK 447.0K |
| Kasi Invest Namsos As | sushi restaurant | Kirkegata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 9.3M | 15 | NOK 437.0K |
| Adam Hunt Pit Stop | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 15B, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 87 Coop Extra Cafe Namsos | cafe | Nøsthaugvegen 7, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Dryfans Smaksverksted | restaurant | Setervegen 2, 7802 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Faksdal Brygge As | cafe | Faksdalsjøen 25, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Gn Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hylla Grill Og Cafe As | restaurant | Skagevegen 5, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad | asian restaurant | Barstadvegen 24, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lensmannsgården As | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2498, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As | cafe | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Bistro As | restaurant | Verftsgata 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Restaurant Og Bar As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Segelsund As | restaurant | Holvikvegen 66, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Himmel & Hav Namsos As | restaurant | Verftsgata 2-4, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.3M | 12 | NOK -271.0K |
| Jøa Catering & Pøbb As | restaurant | Faksdal, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -342.0K |
Conclusion
The coffee shop industry in Namsos has the potential to become an important part of the municipality's service economy. With stable development in the broader restaurant and café sector and a lack of coffee shop businesses, there are opportunities for new entrepreneurs. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential locations in the municipality for this industry.