Kiosk Chain in Øygarden

The kiosk chain industry in Øygarden shows a unique combination of stability and challenges. Although the number of employees has varied over the years, all registered kiosk chains in the municipality have reported zero sales each year. This underscores the need for a closer analysis of the industry's structure and operational models. Øygarden has a weakly defined kiosk chain industry, with a focus on small, local operations rather than large chains. This situation creates both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Øygarden has recorded the following development in the kiosk chain industry:

This data shows that the kiosk chain industry in Øygarden has experienced a steady decline in the number of employees since 2017, with a total reduction of 60% from 2016 to 2026. At the same time, all years reported zero sales, which is unique for this industry in the municipality. This may indicate that kiosk chains in Øygarden operate in a way that is not recorded in traditional sales statistics, or that there is an error in data collection.

There are 0 companies registered in the kiosk chain industry in Øygarden. This is a unique situation not documented in other municipalities. No organizational forms for companies in this industry are registered in the municipality. This may indicate that kiosk chains in Øygarden operate as sole proprietorships or are not registered in public registries. There are no active companies in this industry documented in the municipality's register.

There is no registered geographical distribution of kiosk chain activity in Øygarden. There is no data on companies in this industry registered in different neighborhoods or built-up areas in the municipality. This is a unique situation not documented in other municipalities. There are no registered companies in this industry associated with specific geographical areas in the municipality.

There is no registered bankruptcy statistics for the kiosk chain industry in Øygarden. There are no documented bankruptcies for companies in this industry in the municipality. This is a unique situation not documented in other municipalities. There are no registered companies in this industry that have been bankrupt in the municipality.

The kiosk chain industry in Øygarden shows a unique development. With zero sales every year and a gradual decline in the number of employees, this suggests an industry that has not been operational in the municipality. This may be a consequence of kiosk chains in Øygarden operating in a way not recorded in traditional sales statistics. Entrepreneurs should consider investigating whether it is possible to establish a kiosk chain in the municipality, given the unique situation documented here.

In the broader services sector in Øygarden, there has been a more stable development. From 2016 to 2025, the number of employees in the services sector has varied between 516 and 601, with an increase of 8.3% from 2025 to 2026. Sales have been over NOK 1000 million each year, with an increase of 14.5% from 2019 to 2020. This shows that the services sector in Øygarden has been more stable than the kiosk chain industry. Nevertheless, it is important to note that the kiosk chain industry is not part of the services sector in the municipality, even though 70 companies are registered in the services sector.

The kiosk chain industry in Øygarden shows a unique situation with zero sales and a gradual decline in the number of employees. This underscores the need for a closer analysis of the industry's structure and operational models. Entrepreneurs should consider investigating opportunities to establish a kiosk chain in the municipality, given the unique situation documented here. It is also important to note that the services sector in Øygarden has been more stable, which can provide a comparison for entrepreneurs considering starting a kiosk chain in the municipality.