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Kiosk chain in Skien: Current Status and Future Outlook
Analysis of the industry, companies, and development trends in Skien municipality (2016–2026). Data from Statistikkbanken and the Norwegian Business Register.
Executive Summary
The kiosk chain industry in Skien is a very small and weakly developing sector. In 2025, there are only two companies registered in the municipality, and the number of employees has fallen from 14 in 2016 to 0 in 2025 before a mild increase to 3 in 2026. Sales have been in sharp decline since 2016, with a total decline of 100% from 2017 to 2018. The industry shows signs of no longer being an important part of Skien's economic structure, but there may be opportunities in nearby services within the municipality.
Economic Trends
- Sales: Kiosk chain companies in Skien had total sales of NOK 843.7K in 2016, but this fell to NOK 0 in 2018 and has remained at the same level since. There is no data on sales after 2018.
- Employees: The number of employees has fallen sharply over the years, from 14 in 2016 to 0 in 2025 before a mild increase to 3 in 2026. The most significant decline was from 2024 to 2025 (100% fall).
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies
- Butikkdrift Mehari Tsegay As (Ulefossvegen 32, Skien): AS form, established 2023-11-22, 4 employees.
- Godteri Alhariri (Lyngbakkvegen 20, Skien): ENK form, established 2025-04-29, 0 employees.
Organizational Form
- AS: 1 company with 4 employees.
- ENK: 1 company with 0 employees.
Geographic Distribution
All activities in the kiosk chain industry in Skien are concentrated in the Skien city. There is no data on activity in other city districts or places in the municipality.
Business Dynamics
- Bankruptcies: There are no registered bankruptcies in the kiosk chain industry in Skien.
- Operating Results: Both companies have no reported operating revenues, sales revenues, or EBITDA. There is no data on wage expenses or operating results.
- Development: The industry has been in sharp decline since 2016, with no new companies registered after 2025.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Development for Entrepreneurs
The kiosk chain industry in Skien shows no signs of future growth. With only two companies and no operating results, there is little opportunity to start a new business in this industry. Entrepreneurs should consider nearby services in the municipality, such as supermarkets, discount stores, or other retail, which have better economic prospects.
Outlook for the Services Sector
Services Sector in Skien
- Number of Companies: 117 companies in the services sector, compared to only 2 in the kiosk chain industry.
- Sales: The services sector had total sales of NOK 2454.1M in 2025, with an annual growth of 3.6% from 2024.
- Employees: 1078 employees in 2026, with an annual growth of 6.0% from 2025.
Peer Companies in the Services Sector
Examples of companies in the services sector that are not kiosk chains:
| Name | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Mat As | Telemarksvegen 14, 3734 Skien | NOK 192.3M | 84 | NOK 9.2M |
| Risingveien Mat As | Risingvegen 5, 3716 Skien | NOK 125.9M | 34 | NOK 7.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 343 Tollnes | Stadionvegen 1, 3740 Skien | NOK 142.4M | 25 | NOK 7.2M |
The services sector in Skien shows clear signs of growth, while the kiosk chain industry is in sharp decline. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on services such as supermarkets, discount stores, or other retail instead of kiosk chains.
Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk chain)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Mat As | supermarket chain | Telemarksvegen 14, 3734 Skien | NOK 192.3M | 84 | NOK 9.2M |
| Risingveien Mat As | supermarket chain | Risingvegen 5, 3716 Skien | NOK 125.9M | 34 | NOK 7.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 343 Tollnes | supermarket chain | Stadionvegen 1, 3740 Skien | NOK 142.4M | 25 | NOK 7.2M |
| Lie Center As | supermarket chain | Liegata 10-12, 3717 Skien | NOK 118.2M | 61 | NOK 6.8M |
| Mathuset Falkum As | supermarket | Hjalmar Johansens gate 10-12, 3722 Skien | NOK 105.1M | 17 | NOK 6.5M |
| Mathuset Frogner As | supermarket | Håvundvegen 112, 3715 Skien | NOK 109.9M | 41 | NOK 6.1M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 5087 Obs Bygg Skien | supermarket chain | Bjørntvedtvegen 147, 3735 Skien | NOK 129.1M | 38 | NOK 6.0M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 567 Kjørbekkdalen | supermarket chain | Kjørbekkdalen 4, 3735 Skien | NOK 103.9M | 18 | NOK 5.3M |
| Mathuset Myren As | supermarket chain | Sliperivegen 11, 3718 Skien | NOK 114.6M | 47 | NOK 4.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 568 Gimsøy | supermarket chain | Lensmannsvegen 3, 3730 Skien | NOK 92.4M | 18 | NOK 4.7M |
| Gs Dagligvaredrift As | supermarket chain | Klyvevegen 25, 3740 Skien | NOK 104.6M | 49 | NOK 4.6M |
| Mathuset Kjørbekk As | supermarket | Kjørbekkvegen 46, 3735 Skien | NOK 70.8M | 32 | NOK 4.6M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 552 Gulset | supermarket chain | Gulsetsenteret|Nyhusvegen 14, 3726 Skien | NOK 88.5M | 18 | NOK 4.5M |
| Skien Handelspark As | other non-specialised store | Kjørbekkdalen 4, 3735 Skien | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 4.5M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 358 Bølevegen | supermarket chain | Bølevegen 12, 3724 Skien | NOK 84.7M | 17 | NOK 4.3M |
| Meny Klosterfoss | supermarket chain | Helgas gate 10, 3730 Skien | NOK 127.3M | 42 | NOK 3.7M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1087 Skien Herkules Senter | discount store | Ulefossvegen 32, 3730 Skien | NOK 28.8M | 21 | NOK 3.2M |
| Kr Fjeld As | supermarket | Luksefjellvegen 53, 3716 Skien | NOK 51.5M | 20 | NOK 2.7M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1191 Extra Gulset | supermarket chain | Nyhusvn 2, 3726 Skien | NOK 57.7M | 21 | NOK 2.7M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2679 Extra Gråtenmoen | supermarket chain | Infanterivegen 16, 3734 Skien | NOK 54.3M | 18 | NOK 2.5M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1201 Extra Klyve | supermarket chain | Kongerødvegen 3, 3737 Skien | NOK 51.0M | 16 | NOK 2.4M |
| Holdbart As Avd Skien | supermarket chain | Kjørbekkdalen 19, 3735 Skien | NOK 37.0M | 16 | NOK 2.1M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1213 Coop Prix Åfoss | supermarket chain | Elsetvegen 120, 3731 Skien | NOK 37.4M | 15 | NOK 1.7M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2735 Extra Plesner | supermarket chain | Schweigaards gate 15, 3717 Skien | NOK 37.4M | 11 | NOK 1.7M |
| My Revolution As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Cappelens gate 15, 3717 Skien | NOK 20.1M | 3 | NOK 1.7M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1132 Skien Arkaden | discount store | Bruene 1, 3724 Skien | NOK 14.4M | 12 | NOK 1.6M |
| Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Herkules | discount store | Ulefossvegen 32, 3730 Skien | NOK 34.3M | 12 | NOK 1.5M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1203 Coop Prix Skotfoss | supermarket chain | Skotfossvegen 242, 3720 Skien | NOK 30.6M | 9 | NOK 1.4M |
| Herkules Helsekost As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Herkules kjøpesenter|Ulefossvegen 32, 3730 Skien | NOK 9.4M | 8 | NOK 1.1M |
| City Asiamat As | supermarket | Liegata 2B, 3717 Skien | NOK 4.1M | 4 | NOK 557.0K |
| Kjørbekk Kiosk As | supermarket | Kjørbekkvegen 30, 3735 Skien | NOK 6.0M | 10 | NOK 469.0K |
| Sunkost Butikk As Sunkost Lietorvet | health foods store | Liegata 10, 3717 Skien | NOK 8.7M | 6 | NOK 411.2K |
| Lars Norrman As | supermarket | Bruene 1, 3724 Skien | NOK 52.8M | 9 | NOK 327.0K |
| Ramsis As | other non-specialised store | Buerløkka 12, 3711 Skien | NOK 1.4M | 3 | NOK 158.0K |
| Aas & Goberg Ans | kiosk | Øvregate 71, 3715 Skien | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Anastasia As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 HERKULES|Melumvegen 6, 3730 Skien | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Anettes Matvogn Anette Stulen Ellingsen | supermarket chain | Høyåstoppen 1, 3727 Skien | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Anettes Mk Johannessen | discount store | Ravnåsen 3B, 3743 Skien | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Aprikos As | supermarket | Hulkavegen 74, 3738 Skien | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Baderama Aukstikalnyte | other non-specialised store | Rødmyrjordet 5, 3735 Skien | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The kiosk chain industry in Skien is a very small and declining sector with only two companies and no operating results. There is little opportunity to start a new business in this industry. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on services in the municipality, such as supermarkets, discount stores, or other retail, which have better economic prospects. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and locations in Skien for entrepreneurs who want to start in nearby services.