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Kiosks in Tønsberg: Current Status and Future Outlook

Published 27.09.2026

A detailed analysis of the industry, companies, and development in the municipality

Brief Overview

Brief Overview of the Kiosk Industry in Tønsberg

The kiosk industry in Tønsberg has experienced significant variation in recent years. From a peak of 3.2 million NOK in 2016 and 16 employees in 2016, the industry experienced a sharp decline, with zero sales and employees in 2018 and 2019. A weak recovery was recorded in 2021, with 1.2 million NOK in sales and 7 employees. This shows an industry in transition, with both challenges and opportunities for the future.

The kiosk industry is part of the broader services sector in Tønsberg, which has shown more stable development in recent years. This can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.

Economic Overview

Sales and Employees in the Kiosk Industry in Tønsberg (2016–2021):

YearSales (NOK)EmployeesAnnual Sales ChangeAnnual Employee Change
20163.2M16--
20172.9M12-10.6%-25.0%
2018015-100.0%+25.0%
201900--100.0%
202000--
20211.2M7+100.0%+100.0%

Analysis:

  • The kiosk industry experienced a sharp decline from 2016 to 2018, with zero sales and employees in 2018 and 2019. This may be due to market variations, bankruptcies, or changes in business models.
  • A weak recovery was recorded in 2021, but the level is still far below 2016.
  • This development shows an industry in transition, with potential challenges for stability and predictability.
Sales over time — kiosk — Tønsberg
Sales over time — kiosk
Number of companies — kiosk — Tønsberg
Number of companies — kiosk
Employees over time — kiosk — Tønsberg
Employees over time — kiosk

Companies in the Industry

Registered Companies in the Kiosk Industry in Tønsberg:

  • There are no companies registered in the kiosk industry in Tønsberg according to available data.

Organizational Forms:

  • There are no details about organizational forms available for the kiosk industry in Tønsberg.

Bankruptcy Statistics:

  • Two companies in the kiosk industry in Tønsberg were registered in bankruptcy in 2019 and 2020. This shows a certain degree of instability in the industry, but there is no available data on the causes or consequences of the bankruptcies.

Business Geography

Business Activity in Different Districts of Tønsberg:

  • There are no details about the distribution of the kiosk industry in different districts of Tønsberg available according to available data.

Analysis:

  • A more detailed distribution of activity in different districts could provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers. It is recommended to carry out further analysis to identify potential areas for development and improvement of the business environment.

Business Dynamics

Bankruptcy and Business Stability:

  • Two companies in the kiosk industry in Tønsberg were registered in bankruptcy in 2019 and 2020. This shows a certain degree of instability in the industry, but there is no available data on the causes or consequences of the bankruptcies.

Analysis:

  • This instability may be due to market variations, bankruptcies, or changes in business models. However, there is no data on new companies that have been established in the industry in recent years, which may indicate a certain degree of decline in the industry.
  • A more detailed analysis of business dynamics could provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Future Outlook

Future Outlook for the Kiosk Industry in Tønsberg

Opportunities and Challenges:

  • The kiosk industry in Tønsberg has shown a significant decline in recent years, but a weak recovery was recorded in 2021. This may indicate a possible improvement in the future, but there is still a significant decline compared to 2016.
  • Entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the industry should be aware of the potential challenges, such as instability and bankruptcy risk. It may be useful to explore opportunities for developing new business models or adapting to local needs.
  • An analysis of the broader services sector in Tønsberg can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.

Future Outlook for the Services Sector

Future Outlook for the Services Sector in Tønsberg

Stable Growth Rate in the Services Sector:

  • The services sector in Tønsberg has shown stable growth in recent years, with an increase from 2016 to 2025. This shows an industry with potential opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Contrast to the Kiosk Industry:

  • The services sector has shown a more stable development compared to the kiosk industry, which has been marked by significant variation in recent years. This can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.

Peer Companies in the Services Sector:

  • There is available data on peer companies in the services sector in Tønsberg, which can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs. These companies have shown a wide variation in sales, employees, and EBITDA, which can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.
Sales in the parent industry — tjenester — Tønsberg
Sales in the parent industry — tjenester
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester — Tønsberg
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester — Tønsberg
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester

Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Råel Mat AssupermarketLunas vei 2, 3113 TønsbergNOK 117.0M44NOK 6.4M
Kaldnes Brygge Mat Assupermarket chainRambergveien 1, 3115 TønsbergNOK 74.0M30NOK 4.9M
Normal Norge As Avd No1058 Tønsberg Farmandsstredetdiscount storeJernbanegaten 1D, 3110 TønsbergNOK 38.4M26NOK 4.3M
Meny Farmandstredetsupermarket chainJernbanegaten 1D, 3110 TønsbergNOK 133.8M41NOK 3.9M
Meny Eiktoppen Assupermarket chainEikveien 49, 3122 TønsbergNOK 136.2M59NOK 3.9M
Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2598 Extra Semsbyensupermarket chainSemsbyveien 81, 3170NOK 71.3M23NOK 3.3M
Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2733 Extra Ilebrekkesupermarket chainBarkveien 4, 3114 TønsbergNOK 67.9M22NOK 3.1M
Meny Heimdalsupermarket chainHeimdalsveien 3, 3117 TønsbergNOK 104.5M41NOK 3.0M
Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2799 Extra Kilensupermarket chainValløveien 3, 3118 TønsbergNOK 64.5M26NOK 3.0M
Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2489 Extra Tønsbergsupermarket chainAnton Jenssens gate 2, 3125 TønsbergNOK 61.1M18NOK 2.8M
Kilen Mat Assupermarket chainHeimdalsvingen 3, 3117 TønsbergNOK 70.5M25NOK 2.7M
Arve Gran Assupermarket chainKåpeveien 7, 3174 RevetalNOK 228.8M130NOK 2.6M
Aleksander Floor Dagligvare Assupermarket chainREMA 1000 EIK|Eikveien 28, 3122 TønsbergNOK 82.8M15NOK 2.4M
Clas Ohlson As Avd Farmandstredet Tønsbergother non-specialised storeJernbanegaten 1D, 3110 TønsbergNOK 46.9M21NOK 2.4M
Ohlson Clas As Avd Tønsbergother non-specialised storeValløveien 3, 3118 TønsbergNOK 46.9M22NOK 2.4M
Brekkeåsen Matsenter AssupermarketBrekkåsen, 3178 VåleNOK 44.3M24NOK 2.2M
Kvikkeline Helsekost Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesFarmandstredet, 3110 TønsbergNOK 15.1M12NOK 2.2M
Ljøterud Dagligvare Assupermarket chainRegata 9, 3174 RevetalNOK 108.9M29NOK 2.2M
Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Tønsbergdiscount storeStoltenbergs gate 1, 3110 TønsbergNOK 39.5M13NOK 1.7M
Holdbart As Avd Tønsbergsupermarket chainKilengaten 10, 3117 TønsbergNOK 27.8M16NOK 1.6M
Arons AssupermarketBasbergveien 56, 3114 TønsbergNOK 8.3M3NOK 1.3M
Jacob's Tønsberg Assupermarket chainRådhusgaten 1, 3126 TønsbergNOK 7.6M9NOK 1.3M
Matknutsen Assupermarket chainDøvleveien 5, 3170 SemNOK 79.5M19NOK 933.0K
Organic International Asother non-specialised storeFarmannsveien 18, 3111 TønsbergNOK 1.1M6NOK 723.0K
Tønsberg Fisk Asfish storeStorgaten 20, 3126 TønsbergNOK 15.0M12NOK 680.0K
Helsekost Revetal Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesKåpeveien 5, 3174 RevetalNOK 6.6M6NOK 626.0K
My Asiamat Og Grønnsaker AssupermarketSnorres gate 12, 3110 TønsbergNOK 27.9M11NOK 584.0K
Zecond Floor Asother non-specialised storeOlsrød Park|Gauterødveien 6B, 3154 TolvsrødNOK 10.5M10NOK 300.0K
Trimveien 3 AssupermarketTeigenveien 13, 3113 TønsbergNOK 00NOK 187.0K
Sierha Asother non-specialised storeHengsrudveien 662, 3176 UndrumsdalNOK 2.5M3NOK 167.0K
Life Olsrødhealth foods storeGauterødveien 6, 3154 TolvsrødNOK 9.3M8NOK 152.0K
Nicolai Rud Invest AssupermarketRambergveien 41, 3115 TønsbergNOK 2.7M0NOK 114.0K
Minlillehobby Asother non-specialised storec/o Heimtun|Kilengaten 1, 3117 TønsbergNOK 3.5M8NOK 14.0K
Alexander Gulli Oseberg Assupermarket chainc/o REMA 1000 Oseberg|Storgaten 2B, 3126 TønsbergNOK 018NOK 0
Anette Hegdahldiscount storeUndrumveien 68, 3157 BarkåkerNOK 00NOK 0
Aromainnsikt Una Hege Iversen Ottnefood/beverages/tobacco storesSjuestokkstranda 57, 3173 VearNOK 00NOK 0
Asiahallen Frukt & Grønt AssupermarketKanalveien 5, 3127 TønsbergNOK 019NOK 0
Asiamark Larvik AssupermarketRegata 2, 3174 RevetalNOK 08NOK 0
Balanseliv Danielsenfood/beverages/tobacco storesKilengaten 20, 3117 TønsbergNOK 00NOK 0
Bergen Handel Bent Leo AndersensupermarketGretteåsveien 28, 3176 UndrumsdalNOK 00NOK 0

Conclusion

The kiosk industry in Tønsberg has been marked by significant variation in recent years, with a sharp decline from 2016 to 2018 and a weak recovery in 2021. This shows an industry in transition, with both challenges and opportunities for the future. Entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality should be aware of the potential challenges, such as instability and bankruptcy risk, but also of the opportunities available in the broader services sector in Tønsberg.

A detailed analysis of business dynamics and potential opportunities in the municipality can provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore addresses in the municipality for this industry, where it is natural to establish themselves.