The Café Industry in Tønsberg: Current Status and Outlook

The café industry in Tønsberg is a small but dynamic sector with a single company: Espresso House Norge As. This company has shown significant growth in sales and employees since 2018, with an EBITDA margin of 4% and an extremely high gross profit of 3594%. The industry is part of the broader restaurant/café sector in the municipality, which has a total of 142 companies. Outlooks for new players in the café industry in Tønsberg are mixed, with both opportunities and challenges related to competition and market dynamics.

Sales and employees in the café industry in Tønsberg (2016–2025):

The café industry has had a highly dynamic development, with extreme growth from 2018 to 2019 (+881.9% in sales) and stabilization in the following years. In 2025, the industry achieved a sales growth of 22.2%, indicating a positive trend. The EBITDA margin stands at 4%, and the gross profit is extremely high (3594%).

There is 1 company in the café industry registered in Tønsberg:

1. Espresso House Norge As (Department 850 Farmandstredet, Jernbanegaten 1D, Tønsberg)

• Legal form: AS
• Founded: 2018-10-01
• Number of employees: 15
• Bankrupt: No
• Sales: NOK 10.9M (2025)
• EBITDA: NOK 539.1K
• Gross profit: NOK 387.4M
• EBITDA margin: 4%

There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry in Tønsberg, indicating a stable industry.

The café industry in Tønsberg is concentrated in the Tønsberg area:

• Tønsberg: 1 company, 15 employees, sales of NOK 10.8M, operating revenues of NOK 10.8M, wages of NOK 4.5M, operating profit of NOK 108.4K, EBITDA of NOK 539.1K, gross profit of NOK 387.4M, total equity of NOK 1.4M, total debt of NOK 2.7M, sales growth of 3%, operating revenue per employee of NOK 651.0K, EBITDA per employee of NOK 32.4K, gross profit of 3594%, operating margin of 0%.

There are no other districts or locations in the municipality with activity in the café industry.

The café industry in Tønsberg has shown significant fluctuations in the number of employees and sales over time. The highest number of employees (15) was achieved in 2019 and 2022, while the lowest number (1) was recorded in 2018. Sales figures have grown from NOK 746.7K in 2018 to NOK 10.9M in 2025, with a growth of 22.2% in 2025. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, indicating a stable industry. The EBITDA margin stands at 4%, and the gross profit is extremely high (3594%).

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The café industry in Tønsberg shows potential for growth, especially with the high sales growth in 2025 (22.2%) and the stable EBITDA margin of 4%. However, the industry is small, with only one company, which may indicate a niche market. Entrepreneurs should consider the competition and market dynamics in the broader restaurant/café sector in the municipality, which has a total of 142 companies. It is possible to find available addresses in Tønsberg for café operations, but it is important to analyze the competition and market needs thoroughly before starting.

Outlook for the Broader Restaurant/Café Sector

The broader restaurant/café sector in Tønsberg has a total of 142 companies, showing that the café industry is a small part of this sector. Sales figures for the sector have grown from NOK 379.0M in 2016 to NOK 466.0M in 2022, before declining to NOK 342.3M in 2025. The number of employees has varied between 905 and 1195 over time. Current companies in the sector with high EBITDA include:

• Havariet As (NOK 7.8M EBITDA, 59 employees, NOK 55.2M sales)
• Foyngården Drift As (NOK 4.6M EBITDA, 163 employees, NOK 58.3M sales)
• Steak As (NOK 3.2M EBITDA, 54 employees, NOK 32.2M sales)

The café industry in Tønsberg is a small but important part of this sector, with potential for growth and development.

The café industry in Tønsberg is a small but dynamic sector with potential for growth and development. With a single company (Espresso House Norge As) and a high EBITDA margin (4%), the industry shows stable development. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities in this sector, but also the competition and market dynamics in the broader restaurant/café sector in the municipality. It is possible to find available addresses in Tønsberg for café operations, but it is important to analyze the competition and market needs thoroughly before starting.