Kebab House in Indre Østfold: Current Status and Outlook

The kebab house industry in Indre Østfold currently consists of three registered companies, according to publicly available data. Although the industry has been active in the municipality for several years, figures from branch_sales_yoy show that sales have been zero for all registered years. Employment trends have been unstable, with a sharp decline from three employees in 2017 to zero employees in 2018 and onwards. One of the registered companies, Snack House As, is in bankruptcy, which indicates a certain level of dynamism in the industry, despite limited activity.

The industry has been characterized by very low sales volume for all registered years, as shown in branch_sales_yoy. Sales have been zero for all years from 2016 to 2026. Employment trends have been more variable, with a sharp increase from 1 to 3 employees in 2017, followed by a total decline to zero employees in 2018 and onwards. This suggests an industry that has been fluctuating, with periods of activity and periods of inactivity.

In Indre Østfold, the following companies are registered in the kebab house industry:

All companies have the legal form AS, and there are no companies with other legal forms in the industry.

All registered companies in the kebab house industry in Indre Østfold are located in Askim. There are no companies registered in other districts or cities within the municipality. This shows a clear geographic concentration of activity in a single district.

One of the registered companies, Snack House As, is in bankruptcy, as shown in branch_bankrupt_companies. The bankruptcy has led to zero employees and zero sales for the company. Although this indicates a certain level of instability in the industry, a new company, Döner Kebab Takeaway As, has also been registered, founded in 2025. This suggests that there is still interest in the industry, even though activity is limited.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a kebab house business in Indre Østfold, it is important to be aware of the challenges the industry has been affected by. The very low sales volumes and periodic declines in the number of employees indicate an industry with unstable conditions. However, it is also evident that there is still interest in the industry, as shown by the establishment of new companies. There may be an opportunity to exploit a niche in a market segment that is not fully developed, especially in a district like Askim where activity is concentrated.

When comparing the kebab house industry with the broader hurtigmat group in Indre Østfold, parent_sales_yoy shows that sales in the fast food sector have been significantly higher, increasing from NOK 5.2 million in 2016 to NOK 43.5 million in 2025. Employment trends in the fast food sector have been more stable, with an increase from 14 employees in 2016 to 65 employees in 2026. This shows that the fast food sector as a whole has been more robust than the kebab house industry. Current fast food companies that are not kebab houses include, among others, Mcdonalds 85 Morenen and Smash Buddies As, which have higher sales and more employees than most kebab house companies.

The kebab house industry in Indre Østfold shows a mix of challenges and opportunities. With very low sales volumes and an unstable employment trend, it is important to be aware of the risky aspects of starting a business in this industry. However, it is also evident that there is still interest in the industry, and there may be opportunities in a niche within a market segment that is not fully developed. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses in the municipality for this industry, with a focus on natural conditions and development perspectives.