Pizza Restaurants in Ålesund

The pizza restaurant industry in Ålesund is a small but dynamic sector with 3 registered companies. The industry has experienced both rising and falling trends over the past few years, with a significant sales increase in 2023 (NOK 5.8M) followed by a decline in 2025. Employment figures have been more stable, increasing from 9 employees in 2023 to 10 employees in 2026. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but several companies report negative EBITDA and operating profits. The industry has potential but requires careful financial planning and market understanding.

Sales Development (NOK):

Employment Development:

Sales increased significantly by +81.2% from 2022 to 2023, but fell by -11.4% from 2024 to 2025. Employment development has been more stable, with an increase from 9 employees in 2023 to 10 employees in 2026.

Ålesund has 3 registered companies in the pizza restaurant sector:

• Organizational form: AS
• Employees: 7
• Sales: NOK 3.6M
• EBITDA: NOK -113.0K

1. Helin Da Vinci AS (Apotekergata 12, Ålesund)

• Organizational form: AS
• Employees: 2
• Sales: NOK 1.6M
• EBITDA: NOK -32.0K

1. Sjøbua Marino Restaurant Zekeriya Bozdag (Strandgata 38, Brattvåg)

• Organizational form: ENK
• Employees: 0
• Sales: NOK 0

Organizational forms are dominated by AS (2 companies), while one company is an ENK. None of the companies are bankrupt, but several report negative EBITDA and operating profits.

All 3 companies in the industry are registered in Ålesund, with distribution across different parts of the municipality:

• Ålesund (2 companies): Steinovnen Bar & Pizzeria AS and Helin Da Vinci AS
• Brattvåg (1 company): Sjøbua Marino Restaurant Zekeriya Bozdag

There is no detailed geographic breakdown within the municipality, but it is clear that the industry is sufficiently present in both the center and periphery of the municipality.

The industry has been relatively stable with no bankruptcies, but several companies report negative financial results:

• Steinovnen Bar & Pizzeria AS has a negative EBITDA of NOK -113.0K and an operating profit of NOK -205.0K
• Helin Da Vinci AS has a negative EBITDA of NOK -32.0K and an operating profit of NOK -90.0K
• Sjøbua Marino Restaurant has no sales or employees, indicating a temporary closure or startup

The industry has an average gross profit margin of 59%, but the operating margin is negative (-5%). There is a high debt level (NOK 1.2M in debt for AS companies).

The pizza restaurant industry in Ålesund shows a mix of rising and falling trends. The significant sales increase from 2022 to 2023 (NOK 5.8M) indicates potential, but the decline in 2025 (NOK 5.2M) indicates market uncertainty. Employment development has been more stable, with an increase from 9 employees in 2023 to 10 employees in 2026.

For entrepreneurs, it is important to be aware of the negative EBITDA figures and high debt levels of existing companies. It is also important to consider competition from other restaurants and cafes in the municipality, as shown in the parent-outlook section.

The industry belongs to a broader parent grouping (restaurant / café) with 106 companies in Ålesund. Compared to the pizza restaurant industry, this parent group has:

• Higher sales: NOK 442.7M in 2023 (vs. NOK 5.8M for pizza restaurants)
• Larger workforce: 1,066 employees in 2023 (vs. 9 employees for pizza restaurants)
• More stable financial results: The parent group had a sales increase from 2022 to 2023 (+4.0%), while the pizza restaurant industry had a decline from 2024 to 2025 (-11.4%)

Peer companies in the parent group (top 5 by EBITDA):

The parent group has a more stable financial development, but the pizza restaurant industry has growth potential if higher efficiency and better cost control can be achieved.

The pizza restaurant industry in Ålesund is a small but dynamic sector with growth potential. The industry has experienced both rising and falling trends, and it is important to be aware of the negative EBITDA figures and high debt levels of existing companies. It is also important to consider competition from other restaurants and cafes in the municipality, as shown in the parent-outlook section.

For entrepreneurs, it is important to be aware of the negative EBITDA figures and high debt levels of existing companies. It is also important to consider competition from other restaurants and cafes in the municipality, as shown in the parent-outlook section. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Ålesund for this industry.