Kiosk chain in Drammen: Industry Overview and Outlook

The kiosk chain industry in Drammen is a small but dynamic sector with three registered companies. The three companies primarily operate in Drammen and Krokstadelva, and they have shown variations in sales and employees over time. The industry has experienced both strong growth periods and challenges, especially in 2020–2021. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, which indicates a certain level of stability. For entrepreneurs, Drammen could be an interesting place for kiosk operations, with a mix of traditional and new companies.

Sales and employee numbers in the kiosk chain industry in Drammen have shown significant variations over time. Sales increased sharply from 2017 to 2018 (+1070%), but fell back to 2023, where sales were reported as NOK 0. Employee numbers have been more stable, growing from 18 in 2021 to 27 in 2024. This shows that the industry has both growth potential and challenges with predictability.

The following companies are registered in the kiosk chain industry in Drammen:

• Narvesen Kiosken 353 (AS, 12 employees, established 1995)
• Deli De Luca Bragernes Torg (AS, 10 employees, established 2017)
• Butikkdrift Aman Deep Kaur (ENK, 4 employees, established 2022)

All companies are still in operation, and none are bankrupt. AS organizations dominate, with two companies, while there is one ENK company.

Kiosk chain activity in Drammen is most concentrated in Drammen itself, with two companies and 22 employees. Krokstadelva has one company and four employees. This shows that Drammen is the main hub for the industry in the municipality, with a clear geographic focus on the city center.

The industry has been relatively stable with no bankrupt companies reported. Sales have shown large fluctuations, especially from 2017 to 2023, but employee numbers have been more consistent. This suggests that the companies have been able to maintain operations even under challenges, although sales have been uncertain.

For entrepreneurs, the kiosk chain in Drammen could be an interesting opportunity, especially with growth in 2024 and 2025. Drammen has a good infrastructure and population, which can support kiosk operations. However, it is important to be aware of sales variability, which was evident in 2020–2021. SmartGrunder can help find optimal locations in Drammen for kiosk operations.

Compared to the broader services sector in Drammen, which has 211 companies, the kiosk chain is a small sub-sector. The services sector has shown stable growth in sales and employees over time, with an average annual growth of about 3–5%. Peer companies in the services sector, such as Ng Kiwi and Meny, have higher sales and EBITDA, showing that the kiosk chain is a less volume-intensive part of the services sector. This can give entrepreneurs a concrete starting point to analyze market position.

The kiosk chain in Drammen is a small but dynamic industry with growth potential. With three companies and a geographic focus on Drammen, the industry can be a good opportunity for entrepreneurs. However, it is important to be aware of sales variability and competition from larger services companies. Drammen's infrastructure and population provide a good foundation for kiosk operations, and SmartGrunder can help find optimal locations.