The Coffee Industry in Stange: Current Situation and Future Prospects

The coffee industry in Stange is a niche industry with specific challenges and opportunities. Although the municipality has an active restaurant and café sector with 17 registered companies in the broader category, there are no registered cafés in Stange that specifically belong to the coffee industry (leaf industry). This creates a unique situation where the coffee industry is not represented in local company register data, while nearby categories such as restaurants and sushi restaurants are present. This analysis highlights both the current structure, dynamics, and future perspectives for the coffee industry in Stange.

The economic overview shows that the broader category restaurant / café in Stange has been marked by significant variations over time. Sales figures have ranged from NOK 13.7 million in 2016 to NOK 4.8 million in 2025, with a sharp decline of 56.5% between 2021 and 2022. Employment figures have also been unstable, with an increase from 30 to 63 employees between 2021 and 2026. For the coffee industry specifically (leaf industry), no sales or employee data are registered in the municipality, indicating that cafés are not established as separate companies here.

There are no registered companies in the coffee industry (leaf industry) in Stange according to company register data. The broader category restaurant / café however has 17 companies, including both restaurants and cafés. Organizational forms are not detailed for the coffee industry, but the broader category includes, among others, AS, ASK, and some companies with 0 employees. This suggests that many companies in the category are small or have special organizational structures.

There is no available data on the distribution of café activity by district in Stange. The broader category restaurant / café has companies distributed across several districts, including Stange, Espa, and Ottestad. For example, Sentrumskafeen As is registered at Storgata 13 in Stange, while Café Idyll As is located in Ottestad. This shows that café activity can be spread out, even though no cafés in Stange are specifically registered as belonging to the coffee industry.

There are no registered bankruptcies or bankrupt estates in the coffee industry in Stange. The broader category restaurant / café however has several companies with zero sales and EBITDA, including Asia Umi Sushi As and Café Idyll As. This suggests that some companies in the category may be struggling or facing special economic challenges. For the coffee industry specifically, no companies are registered, which may indicate a low level of activity or established companies in this niche.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing a café in Stange, the data indicate a unique situation. The broader category restaurant / café has proven to be unstable with significant variations in sales and number of employees. This may indicate high competitiveness and potential challenges in maintaining profitability. At the same time, there are no existing cafés in Stange that specifically belong to the coffee industry, which could create opportunities for establishment if there is a market demand. Entrepreneurs should therefore carefully consider both the broader sector's dynamics and local conditions.

The broader category restaurant / café in Stange has 17 companies, while the coffee industry (leaf industry) has 0 companies. Sales figures for the broader category have been unstable, with a sharp decline of 56.5% between 2021 and 2022, but a gradual increase since. Employment figures have shown an increase from 30 to 63 employees between 2021 and 2026. Peer companies in the broader category include both active and inactive companies, such as Sentrumskafeen As (NOK 4.8 million in sales) and Asia Umi Sushi As (NOK 0 in sales). This shows that the broader category has both successful and challenged companies, which may be relevant for entrepreneurs in the coffee industry.

The coffee industry in Stange is a niche industry without registered companies, while the broader category restaurant / café has an active but unstable sector. Entrepreneurs should carefully consider both the broader sector's dynamics and local conditions. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in Stange for café establishment, based on natural and development perspectives. It is important to take into account both market demand and economic challenges in the broader sector when considering starting a café in the municipality.