The Coffee Shop Industry in Stavanger: Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

The coffee shop industry in Stavanger is a small but dynamic sector with 6 registered companies in the municipality. In recent years, the industry has shown both strength and challenges, with a sales increase of 13.4% from 2024 to 2025. At the same time, the number of employees has varied, decreasing from 63 in 2019 to 49 in 2025. The industry is dominated by AS companies, and there are no bankruptcy registrations among the registered companies. Prospects for new players are mixed, with both growth opportunities and competitive pressure.

Sales and Employee Development

Sales have grown strongly from 2017 to 2018 (+90.5%), but later experienced a decline in 2020 (-28.8%) before a new increase in 2024 (+27.6%). The number of employees has been most stable, with a significant increase in 2018 (+28.9%) and a decline in 2023 (-22.4%).

Registered Companies in the Industry

1. Espresso House Norge As – 18 employees, EBITDA 333.7K, operating profit 67.1K
2. D. Coffee As (Hospitalsgata 6) – 14 employees, EBITDA 21.9K
3. D. Coffee As (Klubbgata 5) – 9 employees, EBITDA 17.7K
4. Pb Norge Drift As – 9 employees, no operating profit
5. Broken Fork As – 5 employees, EBITDA 294.0K
6. Olson Coffee Company – 0 employees, no operating profit

Most companies are AS companies (5 out of 6), and there are no bankruptcy registrations. Olson Coffee Company has no operating profit and no employees, which may indicate a new start or a company structure without activity.

Distribution of Activity in the Municipality

The four companies in Stavanger have a combined sales of 28.0M NOK and 46 employees. Hundvåg has one company (Pb Norge Drift As) with no operating profit and no sales. This may indicate that Hundvåg has less activity in the industry compared to Stavanger.

None of the registered companies in the coffee shop industry have gone bankrupt, which shows relative stability in the sector. However, some companies show weak financial results:

• D. Coffee As (Hospitalsgata 6) has a negative operating profit of -302.8K NOK
• D. Coffee As (Klubbgata 5) has a negative operating profit of -244.6K NOK
• Pb Norge Drift As has no operating profit and no sales

These challenges should be considered by new players looking to establish themselves in the sector.

The coffee shop industry in Stavanger shows growth potential, especially after the strong sales increase from 2024 to 2025 (+13.4%). Stavanger has good infrastructure and a high level of tourism, which can be beneficial for new cafes. However, competition is strong, with 6 existing companies and a relatively small market share compared to the broader restaurant/cafe sector. New players should focus on unique offerings and efficient operations to compete.

Comparison with the Broader Sector

The broader restaurant/cafe sector in Stavanger has 359 companies, showing that the coffee shop industry is a small part of this. Sales in the broader sector grew from 1022.4M NOK in 2016 to 1364.9M NOK in 2022, but have since declined. Compared to this, the coffee shop industry has shown more stable growth in recent years. Examples of competitors in the broader sector:

• Flor & Fjære As – 112 employees, EBITDA 22.2M NOK
• Sumo Hall Toll As – 53 employees, EBITDA 9.4M NOK
• Posthusgården Restaurant As – 45 employees, EBITDA 8.0M NOK

These companies show that it is possible to achieve high EBITDA in the sector, but it requires efficient operations and marketing.

The coffee shop industry in Stavanger has both opportunities and challenges. With growth in sales and no bankruptcy registrations, it is possible to establish oneself, but competition is strong. New players should consider focusing on unique offerings, efficient operations, and good locations. SmartGrunder can help find optimal addresses in the municipality for this industry.