Kebab House Industry in Asker: Current Status and Outlook

The kebab house industry in Asker is a small but dynamic sector with 5 registered companies. In recent years, the industry has shown variation in sales and employees, with a significant increase in both employees and sales from 2024 to 2026. Vollen is still the most active area, with a company employing 13 people and sales of 7.5 million NOK. The industry has not experienced bankruptcy, but shows variation in profit margins and operating results.

Sales and Employee Development

Sales have grown by 4.3% from 2024 to 2025, but continue to grow by 52.6% from 2025 to 2026. The number of employees has increased from 11 in 2023 to 29 in 2026, indicating growing activity in the sector. However, there are large variations between companies, with a company in Vollen employing 13 people and sales of 7.5M, while other companies have 0 employees and 0 sales.

Registered Companies

1. Nesbru Kebab House As – Fekjan 15E, Nesbru (15 employees)
2. Prins Kebab As – Høymyrmarka 3, Vollen (13 employees)
3. Munch House As – Folabruveien 6, Asker (7 employees)
4. Nye Nesbru Kebab As – Fekjan 15E, Nesbru (0 employees)
5. Sætre Kebab – Nordre Sætrevei 4, Sætre (0 employees)

Organizational Forms

• AS (3 companies, 35 employees)
• ENK (1 company, 0 employees)

Most companies are organized as AS, indicating they are larger and more stable businesses. Sætre Kebab is a sole proprietorship, which may indicate a less stable structure.

Distribution of Activity in the Municipality

Vollen is the most active area with a company having sales of 7.5 million NOK and 13 employees. Nesbru has two companies, but no reported sales. Asker has one company with 7 employees, but no sales.

Profitability and Bankruptcy Statistics

No companies in the industry have experienced bankruptcy, indicating a stable sector. Prins Kebab As in Vollen, however, has a negative operating result of -355,000 NOK and a negative EBITDA of -347,000 NOK. This shows that some companies may have challenges with cost control and profit margins. However, no bankruptcies have been reported, indicating that companies have the ability to adjust operations.

The kebab house industry in Asker shows potential for growth, especially with the increasing number of employees and sales from 2024 to 2026. Vollen is still the most attractive area with a company having high sales and employees. Founders should, however, be aware of operating results and profit margins, which show variations between companies. It may be beneficial to consider locating in Vollen, where there is an existing business with high activity.

Comparison with the Fast Food Sector

The fast food sector in Asker has 31 companies, showing that the kebab house industry is a smaller subgroup. Sales in the fast food sector have grown by 23.5% from 2016 to 2017, but have shown variations later. Peer companies in the fast food sector include McDonald's Asker (67.5M in sales, 70 employees) and Godt Brød Asker (11.4M in sales, 17 employees). The kebab house industry has a lower sales volume compared to the fast food sector, but shows stronger growth from 2024 to 2026.

The kebab house industry in Asker shows potential for growth, especially with the increasing number of employees and sales. Vollen is still the most active area, and founders should consider locating there. However, it is important to be aware of operating results and profit margins, which show variations between companies. Compared to the fast food sector, the kebab house industry has a smaller market share, but shows stronger growth in recent years.