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Kiosk Chain in Namsos: Industry Analysis and Development Trends
Economic Overview, Companies, and Entrepreneurship Outlook in the Municipality of Namsos
At the Top of the List
The kiosk chain industry in Namsos shows a unique situation where no companies are registered in this industry. Economic data shows zero employees and zero sales value throughout the period 2016–2026. This underscores that the industry has not been active in the municipality. At the same time, the broader services industry shows a more dynamic development with variations in sales and number of employees over time.
Economic Overview
Data for kiosk chain in Namsos shows complete inactivity throughout the period 2016–2026:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
The broader services industry in the municipality, however, has shown a more complex development, with a decline in sales from 2020 to 2024 (from NOK 531.9 million to NOK 308.1 million) and an increase in 2025. The number of employees has also shown variations, with a decline of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023.



Companies in the Industry
No companies are registered in the kiosk chain industry in Namsos. No organizational forms for this industry are registered in the municipality. This underscores that the industry has not been active in the municipality over time. The broader services industry, however, has 44 companies, including well-known names such as B Røthe As and Normal Norge As.
Industry Geography
No specific geographic data is registered for kiosk chain companies in Namsos. The broader services industry has companies distributed across several districts, including Namsos city center, Spillum, and Namdalseid. Examples of companies in the services industry include B Røthe As (Kirkegata 8) and Coop Midt Norge Sa (multiple addresses).
Industry Dynamics
No bankruptcies or bankruptcy participants are registered in the kiosk chain industry in Namsos. This may indicate that the industry has not been active enough to result in bankruptcy, but it is important to note that this does not necessarily reflect the actual market dynamics. The broader services industry has shown variations in bankruptcy frequency, but there is no specific data for the kiosk chain industry.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
No activity is registered in the kiosk chain industry in Namsos, which may be a challenge for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this industry. This may indicate that a market for kiosk chains has not been established in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should therefore assess whether there is a need for such services in Namsos, and how they can differentiate themselves in an industry that has not been active previously.
Outlook for the Services Industry
The broader services industry in Namsos has shown a more complex development, with a decline in sales from 2020 to 2024 (from NOK 531.9 million to NOK 308.1 million) and an increase in 2025. The number of employees has also shown variations, with a decline of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023. Examples of companies in the services industry include B Røthe As (NOK 38.1 million in sales, 33 employees) and Bangsund Trafikksenter As (NOK 19.4 million in sales, 14 employees).



Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk chain)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Røthe As Avd Kolonial Namsos | supermarket | Kirkegata 8, 7800 Namsos | NOK 38.1M | 33 | NOK 2.7M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1053 Namsos Amfi Namsos | discount store | Amfi Namsos|Søren R Thornæs veg 19, 7800 | NOK 19.2M | 12 | NOK 2.2M |
| Seierstad Dagligvare As | supermarket chain | Seierstadvegen 5, 7856 Jøa | NOK 16.9M | 7 | NOK 1.5M |
| Bangsund Trafikksenter As | supermarket | 0, 7822 Bangsund | NOK 19.4M | 14 | NOK 1.0M |
| O.c. Dahl As | other non-specialised store | Verftsgata 4, 7800 Namsos | NOK 11.2M | 13 | NOK 578.0K |
| Nerbutikken As | supermarket | Sjøtrøa 18, 7777 Nord Statland | NOK 7.0M | 2 | NOK 452.0K |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Namsos | other non-specialised store | Sandgata 7B, 7800 Namsos | NOK 4.7M | 10 | NOK 236.3K |
| Snabben Namsos As | gourmet food store | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 730.0K | 0 | NOK 110.0K |
| Ciro Namsos As | other non-specialised store | Søren R Thornæs veg 19, 7800 Namsos | NOK 4.6M | 8 | NOK 78.0K |
| Bjørnar Nilsen As | supermarket | Sandgata 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 56.9M | 20 | NOK 73.0K |
| Bjørn Erik Thorseth | supermarket | Overhallsvegen 41A, 7803 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Brembua | supermarket | Sandgata 13, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bønder I Byen Trøndelag Sa | other non-specialised store | c/o Silje Aunan|Namsosvegen 3899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 117 Extra Namsos | supermarket chain | Nøsthaugvegen 7, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 41 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 118 Extra Verftsgata | supermarket chain | Verftsgata 6, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 19 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 145 Coop Marked Sjøåsen | supermarket | Lauvsnesvegen 5, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 147 Coop Marked Otterøy | supermarket chain | Skomsvollvegen 1290, 7819 Fosslandsosen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 28 Coop Prix Namdalseid | supermarket chain | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 31 Coop Prix Namsos | supermarket | Namdalsvegen 13, 7804 Namsos | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Extra Abc Avd 4775 | supermarket | Jernbanegata 1, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 21 | NOK 0 |
| Elden Handel As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Overhallsvegen 3, 7803 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Elden Handel As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Overhallsvegen 3, 7803 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Enchantés As | supermarket | Vemundvikvegen 6, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Grete Nynes | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Klingenbergvegen 71, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Grete Nynes | gourmet food store | Klingenbergvegen 71, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gårdsporten As | supermarket | Moanvegen 325, 7819 Fosslandsosen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kathiravel Asiatiske Matvarer Laxumy Kathiravel | supermarket | Sverres gate 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kråkstad Mat S. Mahadevan | supermarket | Geilin 2, 7803 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lande Produksjon | other non-specialised store | Enganvegen 102, 7810 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lande Produksjon | other non-specialised store | Enganvegen 102, 7810 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Laviken Dagligvare As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 Rock City|Th. Sommerschields gate 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 23 | NOK 0 |
| Life Namsos | health foods store | Namsos Storsenter|Verftsgata 4, 7800 | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Marketview Namsos A Bergum | other non-specialised store | Strandvegen 74, 7802 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Narvesen Butikken 288 | supermarket | Namdal Sykehus, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Nille Namsos Thon Senter | other non-specialised store | Havnegata 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Raavaren As | gourmet food store | c/o Thor Anders Skjelbred|Flintsteinvegen 58, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Raavaren As | meat store | c/o Thor Anders Skjelbred|Flintsteinvegen 58, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rafy Dagligvare Mazen Rafie | supermarket chain | Havnegata 6, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rafy Dagligvare Mazen Rafie | supermarket chain | Havnegata 6, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Roy Tonny Fjær As | supermarket | REMA 1000 NAMSOS|Søren R Thornæs veg 19, 7800 | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The kiosk chain industry in Namsos shows no activity throughout the period 2016–2026, with zero employees and zero sales. The broader services industry, however, has shown a more dynamic development, with variations in sales and number of employees. Entrepreneurs should assess whether there is a need for kiosk chains in the municipality, and how they can differentiate themselves in an industry that has not been active previously. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses and development opportunities in Namsos for this industry.