Kiosks in Moss

The kiosk industry in Moss municipality consists of two companies operating in two different districts: Dilling and Moss. The industry has shown a weak downward trend in sales and number of employees over the past years, with a total sales volume of NOK 6.5 million in 2025. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, indicating a stable, but not very dynamic sector. The kiosk industry is part of the broader service sector in Moss, which has been more stable in terms of number of employees and sales over time.

Over the past years, the kiosk industry in Moss has shown a weak downward trend in both sales and number of employees. Sales have fallen from NOK 7.5 million in 2016 to NOK 6.5 million in 2025, with an average annual decline of approximately 3.5%. The number of employees has varied between 12 and 25 over the years, with a 25% decline from 2016 to 2025. This indicates an industry affected by economic fluctuations and possibly changes in consumer behavior.

The following companies operate within the kiosk industry in Moss municipality:

Both companies are organized as AS, and have been in operation since 1986 and 2007 respectively. There are no registered bankruptcies for these companies.

The kiosk industry in Moss is distributed across two geographical areas:

1. Dilling: Has one company with 10 employees, and a sales volume of NOK 4.9 million. Sales increased by 10% in 2025, but the operating result is negative (NOK -3.0K).
2. Moss: Has one company with 4 employees, and a sales volume of NOK 1.6 million. Sales decreased by 31% in 2025, and the operating result is also negative (NOK -657.0K).

Dilling therefore has a more stable financial position compared to Moss, even though both companies have negative operating results.

The kiosk industry in Moss has not registered any bankruptcies in recent years. Both companies in the industry are still in operation, despite having negative operating results. This indicates that the industry has a certain degree of stability, but also suggests challenges in achieving profitability. No major changes in company structure or organizational forms have been registered over time.

Based on the data, the foundation of the kiosk industry in Moss indicates a weak downward trend in sales and number of employees. This could be a challenge for new entrants looking to establish themselves in the industry. However, there may be opportunities to adapt to local needs and provide better services to customers. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and strategies to compete in this sector.

The broader service sector in Moss has been more stable in terms of number of employees and sales compared to the kiosk industry. In 2025, the service sector had 904 employees and a sales volume of NOK 1.77 billion, which is much higher than the kiosk industry. The service sector has also shown a more positive development in EBITDA margins compared to the kiosk industry. This shows that the service sector has a more diversified and stable structure, while the kiosk industry is a smaller, but specialized part of this broader category.

The kiosk industry in Moss is a small, but stable part of the broader service sector. Although the industry has shown a downward trend in sales and number of employees, there are no registered bankruptcies. This suggests that there may be opportunities to improve profitability through innovation and adaptation to local needs. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and strategies to compete in this sector.