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Kebab House in Aurskog Høland: Current Status and Outlook
An analysis of the economy, companies, and development trends in the kebab house industry in Aurskog Høland, with a focus on the fast food sector as a benchmark.
Executive Summary
The kebab house industry in Aurskog Høland has been marked by significant variations in both sales and number of employees over time. A sharp decline in sales and employees in 2020-2021 indicates a period of major challenges, while there are small signs of stabilization in recent years. The industry is relatively small, with few companies, and the development has been uneven. This means that a new player must carefully assess both risks and opportunities.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees
Sales for kebab house companies in Aurskog Høland experienced an extreme increase from 2017 to 2018 (+957.6%), but then fell to zero from 2020 onward. The number of employees had a more uneven development, with a sharp decline from 2019 to 2020 (-50.0%) and further down to one employee in 2026. This shows an industry that has been highly sensitive to external factors, especially in recent years.
Reasons for the Decline
The extreme decline in sales and employees from 2020 can be linked to the pandemic and its consequences for the service industry. Although there are small signs of recovery in the number of employees from 2023, the level is still low compared to 2018.



Companies in the Industry
There is no available detailed information about specific companies in the kebab house industry in Aurskog Høland. There is also no registered information about the organizational forms of companies in this industry. This limits the possibility of analyzing company structure or competitors in more detail. A possible improvement would be to gain access to a list of current companies and their organizational forms.
Business Geography
There is no available detailed information about the geographic distribution of kebab house companies in Aurskog Høland. To gain better insight into where activities are concentrated, it may be useful to use tools like SmartGrunder to analyze potential locations and market conditions in the municipality.
Business Dynamism
Bankruptcies and Dynamism
There are no registered bankruptcies or bankruptcy-participating companies in the kebab house industry in Aurskog Høland. This may indicate that the industry has managed to avoid bankruptcy, even though there have been major declines in sales and employees. It is, however, important to note that an industry with so few companies can be more sensitive to external disruptions, and that a new player must carefully assess the risk.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering starting a kebab house in Aurskog Høland, it is important to be aware of the industry's historical challenges. The extreme decline in sales and employees from 2020 may indicate an industry that is highly sensitive to external factors. This means that a new player must carefully assess market needs and competitiveness. At the same time, there may be opportunities in an industry that has shown small signs of stabilization in recent years.
Outlook for the Fast Food Industry
Comparison with the Fast Food Industry
The fast food industry in Aurskog Høland has a more stable development in both sales and number of employees compared to the kebab house industry. With 14 companies in the fast food industry, versus 0 in the kebab house industry, this shows a broader and more diversified sector. This can be an advantage for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in a more stable and competitive industry.
Peer Analysis
Current peer companies in the fast food industry include, among others, McDonald's Bjørkelangen and Alt Og Ingenting V/inger Lise Rudolfsen. These companies have different organizational forms and financial results, which can provide insight into how a new player can position itself in the market area.



Other companies in hurtigmat (not in kebab house)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Og Ingenting V/inger Lise Rudolfsen | street food | Hemnesveien 345, 1970 | NOK 2.6M | 0 | NOK 135.0K |
| Donut House Romerike Wenche Sørås | street food | c/o Wenche Sørås|Haldenveien 1230, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Donut House Østfold Fredrik Haugen | street food | Rådyrveien 37A, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Grillkroa Aurskog Omari | street food | Aurveien 2, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Høland Pizza Hajari | street food | Trandumveien 8A, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lunaas Messesalg | street food | Søbyveien 14, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lunaas Messesalg | street food | Søbyveien 14, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Løken Pizza Omari | street food | Hølandsveien 1994, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mcdonald's Bjørkelangen | fast food chain | Kompveien 2668, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 27 | NOK 0 |
| Moftah Falafel | street food | Stasjonsveien 48C, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moto Skaperglede As | street food | Lokshaugveien 268, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moto Skaperglede As | street food | Lokshaugveien 268, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ooh La La Alfarra | street food | Fosserveien 331, 1963 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ooh La La Alfarra | street food | Fosserveien 331, 1963 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The kebab house industry in Aurskog Høland has been marked by significant variations in sales and employees, with an extreme decline in 2020-2021. This means that a new player must carefully assess both risks and opportunities. At the same time, the fast food industry shows a more stable development, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs. SmartGrunder can help find optimal locations and analyze market conditions in the municipality to support a successful establishment.