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The Kiosk Industry in Vindafjord: Current Situation and Future Opportunities
An analysis of companies, economic data, and development trends
Brief overview of the kiosk industry in Vindafjord
The kiosk industry in Vindafjord is a niche industry with unique challenges and opportunities. Although there are no registered kiosks in the municipality according to public data, overarching statistics for the service sector indicate potential for development. The industry plays a unique role in local negotiations and offerings, but must compete with larger supermarkets and specialized stores in the area.
Economic trends in the service sector
No kiosk businesses are registered in Vindafjord according to public data. The broader service sector, however, shows some dynamics:
- Sales: The service sector saw an increase from NOK 327 million in 2016 to NOK 415 million in 2024, followed by a sharp decline to NOK 226 million in 2025.
- Employees: The number of employees in the service sector varied between 129 and 160 during the period 2016–2026, stabilizing at around 140 employees in 2025.
This shows that the service sector has been an important driver in the municipality, even though there is no direct data for the kiosk industry.
Companies in the kiosk industry
No kiosk businesses are registered in Vindafjord according to public data. This may be due to several factors, such:
- Lack of local business operators in the kiosk sector
- Competition from larger supermarkets and specialized stores
- Economic challenges for small businesses in the area
No organizational forms for kiosk businesses are registered in the municipality, underscoring that the industry is not active in Vindafjord.
Geographical distribution of kiosk activity
No kiosk businesses are registered in Vindafjord according to public data. This makes it difficult to map the geographical distribution of the industry within the municipality. No activity in specific neighborhoods or areas in Vindafjord related to the kiosk industry is registered.
Bankruptcy and business dynamics
No bankruptcies or bankruptcy proceedings for kiosk businesses in Vindafjord are registered according to available data. This may indicate that the industry has not been active enough to appear in bankruptcy statistics. No bankruptcy proceedings for kiosk businesses in the municipality are registered.
Outlook for the kiosk industry in Vindafjord
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a kiosk in Vindafjord, the broader service sector shows potential for development. The growing service sector in the municipality (from NOK 327 million in 2016 to NOK 415 million in 2024) shows that there is a market for local businesses. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of the sharp decline in the service sector in 2025 (down to NOK 226 million), which could negatively affect the industry.
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Vindafjord for kiosk operations, focusing on natural business areas and potential customers.
Outlook for the service sector in Vindafjord
The service sector in Vindafjord has been an important driver in the municipality, with growth from NOK 327 million in 2016 to NOK 415 million in 2024. This shows that there is a market for services, even though the kiosk industry is not active in the municipality. However, the service sector has been marked by a sharp decline in 2025 (down to NOK 226 million), which could affect all sub-sectors, including kiosks.
Peer companies in the service sector:
| Name | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 659 Ølen Torg | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 66.2M | 21 | NOK 3.6M |
| Extra Knapphus Avd 257 | Haukelivegen 495, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 54.7M | 17 | NOK 2.9M |
| Extra Ølen Avd 267 | Dreganesvegen 34, 5580 Ølen | NOK 54.7M | 19 | NOK 2.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 618 Ølensvåg | Haukelivegen 670, 5582 Ølensvåg | NOK 51.5M | 14 | NOK 2.8M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 643 Isvik | Vikevegen 38, 5574 Skjold | NOK 51.5M | 15 | NOK 2.8M |
| Byggmix Ølen Avd 281 | Sjoargata 28, 5580 Ølen | NOK 23.5M | 0 | NOK 1.2M |
| Prix Vikedal Avd 258 | Kyrkjehølsvegen 5, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 23.5M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Imsland Landhandel As | Kvaløyvegen 74, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 14.1M | 12 | NOK 751.0K |
| Sandeid Handelslag Sa Avd Sandeid | Sandeidvegen 4, 5585 | NOK 24.6M | 13 | NOK 687.0K |
| Vikebygd Landhandel As | 0, 5568 Vikebygd | NOK 24.1M | 8 | NOK 153.0K |
| Hilde Abelseth Velvære | Kvitareina 4, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lars Neshim | Vikevegen 2372, 5584 Bjoa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Olav Krokedal As | Holmen 2, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Sandeid Blomster Og Gaver Janet Leite | Saudavegen 5749, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sletten Fjellgardsmat | Østbøvegen 6, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sørhus As | Blikravegen 414, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Tors Kolonial | Saudavegen 7480, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Ølen | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 18.7M | 6 | NOK -251.0K |
The service sector has a wide variation in EBITDA, with both positive and negative values. This shows that there are both successful and challenged companies in the sector, which may be relevant for entrepreneurs in the kiosk industry.
Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 659 Ølen Torg | supermarket chain | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 66.2M | 21 | NOK 3.6M |
| Extra Knapphus Avd 257 | supermarket chain | Haukelivegen 495, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 54.7M | 17 | NOK 2.9M |
| Extra Ølen Avd 267 | supermarket chain | Dreganesvegen 34, 5580 Ølen | NOK 54.7M | 19 | NOK 2.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 618 Ølensvåg | supermarket chain | Haukelivegen 670, 5582 Ølensvåg | NOK 51.5M | 14 | NOK 2.8M |
| Ng Kiwi Rogaland As Avd 643 Isvik | supermarket chain | Vikevegen 38, 5574 Skjold | NOK 51.5M | 15 | NOK 2.8M |
| Byggmix Ølen Avd 281 | supermarket chain | Sjoargata 28, 5580 Ølen | NOK 23.5M | 0 | NOK 1.2M |
| Prix Vikedal Avd 258 | supermarket | Kyrkjehølsvegen 5, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 23.5M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Imsland Landhandel As | supermarket | Kvaløyvegen 74, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 14.1M | 12 | NOK 751.0K |
| Sandeid Handelslag Sa Avd Sandeid | supermarket | Sandeidsjøen 4, 5585 | NOK 24.6M | 13 | NOK 687.0K |
| Vikebygd Landhandel As | supermarket | 0, 5568 Vikebygd | NOK 24.1M | 8 | NOK 153.0K |
| Hilde Abelseth Velvære | supermarket | Kvitareina 4, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lars Neshim | ethnic grocery store | Vikevegen 2372, 5584 Bjoa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lars Neshim | gourmet food store | Vikevegen 2372, 5584 Bjoa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Olav Krokedal As | supermarket | Holmen 2, 5583 Vikedal | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Sandeid Blomster Og Gaver Janet Leite | other non-specialised store | Saudavegen 5749, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sletten Fjellgardsmat | supermarket | Østbøvegen 6, 5585 Sandeid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sørhus As | supermarket | Blikravegen 414, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Tors Kolonial | supermarket | Saudavegen 7480, 5576 Øvre Vats | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Ølen | alcohol store | Sandeidvegen 3, 5580 Ølen | NOK 18.7M | 6 | NOK -251.0K |
Conclusion
The kiosk industry in Vindafjord faces both opportunities and challenges. Although there are no registered kiosk businesses in the municipality, the broader service sector shows that there is a market for local businesses. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of the sharp decline in the service sector in 2025, which could affect all sub-sectors, including kiosks.
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Vindafjord for kiosk operations, focusing on natural business areas and potential customers.