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Night club in Stord: An analysis of the industry, companies and outlooks
Data and development in a municipality with potential for the cultural and leisure industry in Vestlandet
Executive Summary
Stord in Vestland has a unique position as a coastal town with a large tourism industry, but data shows that the night club industry in the municipality is almost unexplored. There are no registered companies in this specific industry, which opens up opportunities, but also challenges. The broader bar / club group shows a dynamic development with fluctuations in sales and number of employees, which can give indications about market conditions that may be relevant for a new night club.
Economic Overview
There is no available data on annual sales or number of employees for the night club industry in Stord. The broader bar / club group, however, shows a complex development: Sales went from NOK 7.4 million in 2016 to NOK 6.6 million in 2025, with an increase of 25.5 % in 2024–2025. The number of employees has fluctuated between 10 and 39 over the years, with an increase from 2021 to 2023. This shows a market structure with both crises and upswings, which can be relevant for a new player in the industry.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in the night club industry in Stord according to available data. The broader bar / club group, however, has the following organizational forms:
| Organizational form | Number of companies |
|---|---|
| AS | 3 |
| Sole proprietorship | 2 |
| Association | 1 |
This shows that the company structure in the industry is varied, but there is no specific data for the night club industry.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of night club activity between districts or locations in Stord. The broader bar / club group, however, is present in several parts of the municipality, as shown in the following example (data for bar / club companies):
| Location | Number of companies |
|---|---|
| Torgbakken | 1 |
| Borggata | 1 |
| Sagvågsbrekko | 1 |
| Villavegen | 1 |
| Osen | 1 |
This shows that activity is spread out, but there is no data for the night club industry.
Business Dynamism
There is no available data on bankruptcy or bankrupt companies in the night club industry in Stord. The broader bar / club group, however, has shown large fluctuations in sales and number of employees, which may indicate a market structure with high volatility. This can be an important consideration for a new player in the industry.
Outlook
There are no registered companies in the night club industry in Stord, which opens up opportunities, but also challenges. The broader bar / club group has shown an increase in sales of 25.5 % from 2024 to 2025, which may indicate a growing demand for cultural and leisure activities. However, it is important to note the large fluctuations in sales and number of employees over the years, which may indicate a market structure with both crises and upswings.
Outlook for Broader Industry
The broader bar / club group in Stord has shown an increase in sales from NOK 4.7 million in 2022 to NOK 6.6 million in 2025, with an increase of 25.5 % in 2024–2025. The number of employees has increased from 10 in 2021 to 39 in 2026. This shows a market structure with potential, but also fluctuations. The following companies in the bar / club group are not registered in the night club industry:
| Name | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvald Pub As | Torgbakken 1, 5411 Stord | NOK 6.7M | 21 | NOK 733K |
| Battery As | Borggata 12, 5417 Stord | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Bygdapøbben As | Sagvågsbrekko 6, 5410 | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Dugnad D As | Villavegen 6A, 5416 Stord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Half Way House Da | Osen 4, 5411 Stord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
This shows that the bar / club group has both active and inactive companies, which can be relevant for a new night club operator.
Other companies in bar / klubb (not in night club)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvald Pub As | bar | Torgbakken 1, 5411 Stord | NOK 6.7M | 21 | NOK 733.0K |
| Battery As | pub | v/ Stian Engevik|c/o Engevik byggesenter|Borggata 12, 5417 Stord | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Bygdapøbben As | bar | Sagvågsbrekko 6, 5410 | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Dugnad D As | bar | Villavegen 6A, 5416 Stord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Half Way House Da | bar | Osen 4, 5411 Stord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Stord has potential for the night club industry, but there are no registered companies in the industry. The broader bar / club group shows an increasing trend in sales and number of employees, which may indicate a market structure with opportunities. However, it is important to be aware of the large fluctuations in sales and number of employees over the years. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore addresses in Stord for the night club industry, where it is natural to assess development and potential.