Kiosk Chains in Tromsø: Industry Analysis

Kiosk chains in Tromsø constitute a stable but dynamic part of the municipality's economy. With 11 registered companies and 102 employees in 2025, the data shows a growing sector. Although sales have been uneven over time, the number of employees has continuously increased since 2016. This development indicates a growing importance of the kiosk network in the city, especially with a focus on service and consumer-related services. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Tromsø for this industry.

Sales and employees over time

Sales experienced a significant increase from 2018 to 2019 (+266.4%), but have since been on a downward trend. This may be due to variations in consumer needs or competitive pressure. The number of employees, however, has continued to grow, with an increase of +9.4% from 2024 to 2025. This indicates an increasing interest in the sector, even though sales have been unstable.

Registered companies in kiosk chains

Tromsø has 11 companies within the kiosk chains, distributed across the following organizational forms:

• AS (Stock Company): 5 companies with a total of 94 employees
• ENK (Sole Proprietorship): 2 companies with a total of 8 employees

Important companies include:

• Narvesen 626 Tromsø Lufthavn Avgang (23 employees, AS)
• 7-Eleven 7154 Storgaten Tromsø (19 employees, AS)
• Butikkdrift Johansen (4 employees, ENK)

Some companies have 0 employees, which may indicate recent startups or registrations without activity. This should be carefully considered by entrepreneurs.

All 11 companies are registered in Tromsø, with a focus on the following areas:

• Storgata (7-Eleven, Narvesen)
• Karlsøyvegen (Butikkdrift Johansen, Kioskdrift Solbakken)
• Krokelvdalen (Narvesen Butikken 675 Kroken)

There are no companies registered outside Tromsø in this industry. This indicates a concentration of the kiosk network in the city's central areas, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in areas with high traffic and population density.

None of the 11 companies in the kiosk chains have filed for bankruptcy in Tromsø. This shows a stable sector, even though some companies have 0 employees or sales. This may indicate recent startups or registrations without activity. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider investigating company activity more closely before establishing themselves in the area.

Kiosk chains in Tromsø show potential for growth, especially with the increasing number of employees and established companies such as Narvesen and 7-Eleven. However, sales are unstable, which can be a challenge. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in areas with high population density and existing kiosk networks, but be prepared for competitive pressure and variations in consumer needs.

Comparison with the services sector

The services sector in Tromsø has 147 companies, compared to 11 in the kiosk chains. Sales in the services sector have continuously grown from 2016 to 2022, reaching a peak of 415.6M NOK in 2022. This shows a more stable and larger sector compared to kiosk chains. Peer companies in the services sector include:

• Obs Tromsø Stormarked 2370 (supermarket chain, 135 employees, 417.8M NOK in sales)
• Extra Tromsdalen 1948 (supermarket chain, 43 employees, 156.7M NOK in sales)

These companies can be competitors or partners for kiosk chains in Tromsø.

Kiosk chains in Tromsø constitute an important but dynamic part of the municipality's economy. With an increasing number of employees and established companies, the data shows potential for growth. However, sales are unstable, which entrepreneurs should carefully consider. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in Tromsø for this industry.