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Kiosks in Senja: An Analysis of the Industry, Companies, and Outlooks
A detailed assessment of the kiosk industry in Senja municipality with a focus on economics, companies, and future opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.
Executive Summary of the Kiosk Industry in Senja
The kiosk industry in Senja shows a clear increase in both sales and number of employees in recent years. Although the number of employees has been low (maximum 4 in 2020), sales estimates have increased from 0 in 2016 to 5.7 million NOK in 2020. This indicates a gradual development of the sector, even though no bankruptcies have been registered in the industry. For entrepreneurs, this may be a sign of potential opportunities, especially considering the growing sales growth.
Economic Overview of the Kiosk Industry
The kiosk industry in Senja has experienced a significant increase in sales over the past three years. From 2.0 million NOK in 2018 to 5.7 million NOK in 2020, sales estimates have increased by 80.5% from 2018 to 2019 and 56.3% from 2019 to 2020. The number of employees has also increased, from 0 in 2016 to 4 in 2020, with a rise of 100% from 2019 to 2020. This shows a positive trend in the industry, even though the number of employees remains low.



Companies in the Kiosk Industry
There is no specific information registered about companies in the kiosk industry in Senja. However, it is registered that there are 42 companies in the broader services sector in the municipality, which indicates that the kiosk industry is a smaller sub-sector within this sector. However, details about the organizational forms of companies in the kiosk industry are missing.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of kiosk activity between different cities or locations in Senja. To gain a complete understanding of where the kiosk industry is most active, further investigations or data collection about the distribution of companies and sales in different geographical areas within the municipality must be conducted.
Business Dynamism
No bankruptcy activity has been registered in the kiosk industry in Senja. This may indicate that the industry is stable and has a good survival rate. However, data on bankruptcies and bankruptcy participants is missing, which may be a limitation in fully assessing the industry's dynamics and risk factors.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The kiosk industry in Senja shows positive development with increasing sales and number of employees. This can be a good indicator for entrepreneurs considering starting a kiosk in the municipality. The growing sales growth suggests an increasing need for kiosk services in the area, even though there are still few companies in the industry. However, it is important to note that no bankruptcies have been registered in the industry, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The broader services sector in Senja has a significantly larger scale than the kiosk industry. With 42 companies in the services sector compared to 0 companies in the kiosk industry, this shows that the kiosk industry is a smaller sub-sector within this sector. Sales in the services sector have grown from 632.9 million NOK in 2016 to 894.1 million NOK in 2025, with an average annual growth of approximately 3.5%. This shows that the services sector has a stable and growing development, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs considering starting a kiosk in the municipality.



Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Olderhamna 2634 | supermarket chain | Sjøgata 42, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 128.2M | 45 | NOK 7.0M |
| Extra Silsand 1915 | supermarket chain | Fergeveien 3, 9303 Silsand | NOK 85.5M | 28 | NOK 4.7M |
| Normal Norge As No 1115 Finnsnes Amfi Finnsnes | discount store | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 28.8M | 16 | NOK 3.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Nord As Avd 156 Finnsnes | supermarket chain | Hans Karolius vei 1, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 75.3M | 22 | NOK 2.0M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Amfi Finnsnes | other non-specialised store | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 37.6M | 16 | NOK 1.9M |
| Joker Skaland | supermarket | Bergsfjordveien 1784, 9385 Skaland | NOK 22.0M | 14 | NOK 1.7M |
| Eidet Handel A/s Avd Stongland | supermarket | Skrolsvikveien 7, 9392 Stonglandseidet | NOK 27.0M | 21 | NOK 882.0K |
| Joker Gibostad | supermarket | Gisundveien 21, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 15.0M | 9 | NOK 634.0K |
| Meyer & Co Eiendom As | supermarket | 0, 9373 Botnhamn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 632.0K |
| To Søstre As | supermarket chain | Fv252, 9386 Senjahopen | NOK 18.7M | 5 | NOK 560.0K |
| Karstein Bertheussen As | supermarket chain | Nerveien, 9380 Gryllefjord | NOK 16.5M | 9 | NOK 550.0K |
| Brødrene Karlsen Handel As | supermarket | Oskarbakken 4B, 9389 Husøy I Senja | NOK 32.7M | 10 | NOK 430.0K |
| Tippekiosken Finnsnes As | supermarket | Ringveien 44, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 1.5M | 5 | NOK 392.0K |
| Embrace Living Senja As | supermarket | Vardnesveien 3, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 495.0K | 0 | NOK 129.0K |
| Bjørn Åge Bergland As | supermarket | Nordborgveien 3, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 76.2M | 25 | NOK 101.0K |
| Finnfjordbotn Storkiosk As | supermarket | Skogenveien 170, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 7.5M | 23 | NOK 74.0K |
| Ans Frukt Og Grønt | fruit/vegetables stores | Ringveien 24, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Asia 100 Troms Arkan Ghanim Jarad Al Sarayefi | supermarket | Storgata 21, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eurospar Finnsnes | supermarket chain | REFA Brygge|Strandveien 68, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 43 | NOK 0 |
| Flatvold Gård Kildahl Jacobsen | fruit/vegetables stores | Sultindvikveien 1137, 9302 Rossfjordstraumen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hurtig Handel As | supermarket chain | Vangsvikveien 275, 9304 | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Idar Olsen Landhandel As | supermarket | Flakstadveien 1044, 9393 Flakstadvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Isabel Richardsen As | supermarket chain | Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Lysnes Handel As | supermarket chain | Vangsveien 131, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Rossfjord Handel As | supermarket chain | Sultindvikveien 1, 9302 Rossfjordstraumen | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Scandic Runes Grodoboeva | other non-specialised store | Sjøbu 1, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Segla Handel As | supermarket | Øyfjordveien 29, 9388 Fjordgard | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Senja Dagligvarer As | supermarket | Storgata 31, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Sidsel Helene Olsen | supermarket | Øvergårdan 8, 9393 Flakstadvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sifjord Handel As | supermarket | Sifjordveien 98, 9395 Kaldfarnes | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Solem Business | other non-specialised store | Trollvikveien 340, 9307 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Søttar's Helsekost As Avd Finnsnes | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 6.5M | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Torsken Handel As | supermarket chain | Værnesveien 159, 9381 Torsken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Torsken Kolonial Da | supermarket | Værnesveien 159, 9381 Torsken | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Vita 3001 Finnsnes | discount store | Amfi Senter|Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Widsten Handleri As | supermarket | Spiraveien 49, 9380 Gryllefjord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -20.0K |
| Be Senja As | other non-specialised store | Rubbestadveien 211, 9304 Vangsvik | NOK 128.0K | 0 | NOK -81.0K |
| Rf G2 25 As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 Meierigata|Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 53.0M | 0 | NOK -127.0K |
| Larsen Dagligvare As | supermarket | Øyfjordveien 29, 9388 Fjordgard | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -149.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Finnsnes | alcohol store | Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 37.4M | 8 | NOK -502.0K |
Conclusion
The kiosk industry in Senja shows positive development with increasing sales and number of employees. This can be a good indicator for entrepreneurs considering starting a kiosk in the municipality. The growing sales growth suggests an increasing need for kiosk services in the area, even though there are still few companies in the industry. However, it is important to note that no bankruptcies have been registered in the industry, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs.