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The Café Industry in Øygarden: Current Status and Future Perspectives
An analysis of the café industry in Øygarden with a focus on companies, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers
Executive Summary
The café industry in Øygarden is a niche within the broader restaurant and café sector. Although there are no registered cafés in the municipality according to current data, figures from the broader restaurant sector indicate an active and varied marketplace. Øygarden has a unique combination of rural and coastal areas that could provide opportunities for specialized cafés. It is important to note that the industry has been marked by fluctuations in recent years, with both increases and decreases in revenue and number of employees. This can present both challenges and opportunities for new actors looking to establish themselves in the municipality.
Economic Overview
Øygarden has no registered cafés in the industry according to current data. The broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality has, however, shown fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. For the broader sector, figures show that revenue has varied between NOK 69 million and NOK 94.5 million from 2016 to 2024, with a 36% increase in 2021. The number of employees has varied between 208 and 264 over the same period. This shows that the sector has been dynamic, with both increases and decreases due to economic and market-related factors.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data. The broader restaurant sector in the municipality, however, has a number of companies with different organizational forms, including AS, ASA, and ANS. These companies operate within various subcategories such as restaurant, pizzeria, sushi restaurant, and café. It is important to note that these companies do not necessarily operate as traditional cafés, but may have a broader range of offerings.
Business Geography
There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data. The broader restaurant sector in the municipality, however, has companies distributed across several districts and areas. For example, companies can be found in Straume, Brattholmen, Knarrevik, and Fjell. This shows that there are potential locations for new cafés, even though there are no registered companies in the industry today.
Business Dynamics
There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data, so there are no figures from this industry regarding bankruptcy or economic challenges. The broader restaurant sector, however, has companies with varying economic results. For example, companies such as Sarnor As and Biblioteket Bar As have higher EBITDA than others, while some companies have zero revenue and employees. This may indicate variations in economic stability within the sector.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the café industry in Øygarden, it is important to note that there are no registered cafés in the municipality. This can provide opportunities to fill a niche in the broader restaurant market. However, figures from the broader sector show that there have been fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. It is also important to assess competition from existing companies in the sector, such as Sarnor As and Biblioteket Bar As. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and assess market challenges in the municipality.
Outlook for the Broader Market
The broader restaurant and café market in Øygarden has shown fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. Revenue has varied between NOK 69 million and NOK 94.5 million from 2016 to 2024, with a 36% increase in 2021. The number of employees has varied between 208 and 264 over the same period. The broader market also has a number of companies with different organizational forms and economic results. For example, Sarnor As has a revenue of NOK 37.2 million and 33 employees, while some companies have zero revenue and employees. This shows that the broader market has both stable and unstable companies, which can provide both challenges and opportunities for new actors.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 37.2M | 33 | NOK 5.2M |
| Biblioteket Bar As | restaurant | Breidablikk, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 15.9M | 36 | NOK 1.4M |
| Sotra Pizza As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 8, 5353 Straume | NOK 10.1M | 25 | NOK 876.0K |
| Milano Pizzeria Sartor As | restaurant | Sartor Storsenter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 6.2M | 5 | NOK 638.0K |
| Thai Smile Asia Market As | restaurant | Sjøbrekko 15, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 2.8M | 4 | NOK 575.0K |
| Kafé Rosmarin As | restaurant | Fjellavegen 261, 5357 | NOK 1.4M | 1 | NOK 505.0K |
| Vest Food As | restaurant | Gjertrudvegen 4, 5353 Straume | NOK 5.0M | 11 | NOK 481.0K |
| Glesvær Kafe & Catering As | restaurant | Holmakaien, 5381 Glesvær | NOK 7.9M | 17 | NOK 385.0K |
| Soya As | restaurant | Arkaden Senter, 5353 Straume | NOK 12.4M | 13 | NOK 179.0K |
| Rong Catering As | restaurant | Bensinstasjonsbygget, 5337 Rong | NOK 1.0M | 1 | NOK 110.0K |
| Bb Sartor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 5.2M | 10 | NOK 37.0K |
| 4you Pizza | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| B & B Chef As | restaurant | Skrubbenesvegen 2A, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Burger King Avd 5037 Sartor Senter | restaurant | Sartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 30 | NOK 0 |
| China Food Ågotnes As | restaurant | Skjergardsvegen 1370, 5363 Ågotnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Créer Solheim | restaurant | Sund, 5378 Klokkarvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Event Food As | restaurant | Nøtteskogen 24, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Huset Spiseri As | restaurant | Haugetunvegen 2, 5337 Rong | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Ida Urdal Mitchell | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ilginyte Bakery | restaurant | Ekrhovdbakken 3, 5360 Kolltveit | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Isushi Sotra | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kewy Gatekjkøkken Ans | restaurant | 0, 5382 Skogsvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kylling Express Luque Rivas | restaurant | Myravegen 19B, 5360 Kolltveit | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lunch Station Avd Kokstad As | restaurant | Blåsenborgvegen 17, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Maharaja Sartor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Maharaja Sartor As Konkursbo | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mck Kjøkken By Lewis Mckernan | cafe | Skrubbenesvegen 10, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Middelhavs Gastronomi As | restaurant | Storabrekko 15, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Padthai As | restaurant | Bildøyvegen 57A, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pizza West Da | restaurant | 0, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sabrura Sartor As | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Samrab Thai Kanda As | asian restaurant | Apalvågvegen 71, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Spisekroken Ingvild As Avd Sartor Senter | restaurant | Sartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Taste Point As | restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 7, 5354 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tommeliten Grill Maskan | restaurant | Naustvikvegen 31A, 5363 Ågotnes | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Vero's Pizzeria & Ristorante Ans | restaurant | 0, 5382 Skogsvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Åse Urdal | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Åse Urdal | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The café industry in Øygarden has potential for development, even though there are no registered companies today. The broader restaurant market shows fluctuations in revenue and number of employees, which can provide both challenges and opportunities for new actors. It is important to assess competition from existing companies and market dynamics in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and assess market challenges in the municipality.