Kebab House in Fredrikstad: Current Status and Outlook

The kebab house industry in Fredrikstad consists of 5 companies, with a combination of AS and ENK forms. The industry has experienced both growth and decline over the years, with a sales peak of NOK 12.2 million in 2024 before declining to NOK 10.6 million in 2025. Employment figures have been uneven, with a highest value of 33 employees in 2021 and a decline to 15 employees in 2026. The industry shows mixed financial results, with some companies having positive EBITDA and others with negative margins. There are no registered bankruptcies, but several companies have zero income and operating results.

Sales for kebab house companies in Fredrikstad have grown from NOK 10.3 million in 2016 to a maximum of NOK 12.2 million in 2024, before declining to NOK 10.6 million in 2025. Employment figures have been more uneven, with a highest value of 33 employees in 2021 and a decline to 15 employees in 2026. The industry has a negative EBITDA margin of -1% in 2023 and an operating margin of -4% in 2023. These figures show that the industry has been marked by both growth and financial challenges over the years.

There are 5 companies registered in the kebab house industry in Fredrikstad, with the following organizational forms:

The key companies include:

1. Nellys Kebab House As (Storgata 13) – 12 employees, established 2007
2. Kebab Pizza House 3 As (Storgata 1) – 7 employees, established 2020
3. Amigos Pizza Og Kebab Brsoum (Ila allé 20) – 0 employees, established 2017
4. Far East House Mejjuan Shen (Lislebyveien 191A) – 0 employees, established 1998
5. Kebab Zone As (Nygaardsgata 55) – 0 employees, established 2023

Note that three of the companies have zero employees and zero income, which may indicate operational challenges or closures.

All 5 companies in the kebab house industry in Fredrikstad are registered in Fredrikstad city center. There is no activity registered in other city districts or municipalities. The geographical concentration in the city center may indicate that the industry has a strong connection to central areas with high population density and heavy traffic.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the kebab house industry in Fredrikstad over the analysis period. However, financial data show that some companies have negative EBITDA margins and zero income. This may indicate that some companies have been affected by economic challenges, even though no bankruptcies have been registered.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a kebab house in Fredrikstad, the data show a mix of opportunities and challenges. The industry experienced sales growth up to 2024, but there was a decline in 2025. This may indicate that market conditions have changed, and there may be a need for a strategic approach to ensure stability. At the same time, it shows that there are opportunities to establish oneself in a competitive industry with a certain level of market share.

The fast food industry (which includes kebab houses) in Fredrikstad is much larger in scale than the individual kebab house industry. There are 48 companies in the fast food industry, with total sales of NOK 157.7 million in 2024. This shows that the fast food industry has a much higher market share and economic strength compared to the individual kebab house industry. The industry also has a higher employment development, with 317 employees in 2026. This may indicate that the fast food industry has a better economic structure and larger market presence compared to the kebab house industry. The industry also has a wide range of competitors, including bakeries, food courts, and fast food chains, which can be both competitors and potential partners.

The kebab house industry in Fredrikstad shows a mix of growth and challenges. The industry experienced sales growth up to 2024, but there was a decline in 2025. This may indicate that market conditions have changed, and there may be a need for a strategic approach to ensure stability. At the same time, it shows that there are opportunities to establish oneself in a competitive industry with a certain level of market share. For entrepreneurs, this can be an opportunity, but it is important to be aware of the financial challenges present in the industry.