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The Pizza Restaurant Industry in Kongsvinger: Current Status and Outlook
Economic Overview, Companies, and Development Trends in the Municipality of Kongsvinger
Executive Summary
The pizza restaurant industry in Kongsvinger has been marked by significant fluctuations in both sales and employee numbers over time. A key milestone was 2018, when sales increased by over 400% compared to 2017, indicating a short-term surge in activity within the sector. This was, however, followed by a dramatic decline in 2020, where sales fell to zero, which can be linked to external factors such as the pandemic. The number of employees has also been unstable, with an increase from 1 to 2 employees in 2019, only to fall back to 1 employee in 2020. This shows an industry in motion, with both opportunities and challenges for actors in Kongsvinger.
Economic Overview
Sales and employees in the pizza restaurant industry in Kongsvinger have shown large variations over time. Sales increased sharply from 2017 to 2018 (NOK 224,5K to NOK 1,1M), but fell back to zero in 2020 and have remained at zero since. The number of employees has been very low, with a maximum of 2 employees in 2019. This contrasts with the broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsvinger, which has shown more stable development in both sales and employees over time, although there have been minor declines in certain years. The broader sector had total sales of NOK 49,6M in 2016, which increased to NOK 52,7M in 2018, before a decline in 2020 and a partial recovery in 2021.



Companies in the Industry
No specific companies in the pizza restaurant industry in Kongsvinger are registered in the available data. This may indicate that the sector is either very small or that the data is not up to date. However, a number of companies in the broader restaurant and café sector are registered, including both restaurants, cafés, and sushi restaurants. The organizational forms of these companies are not detailed in the data, but both AS companies and limited liability companies are registered.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of the pizza restaurant industry across different neighborhoods or locations in Kongsvinger. However, a number of companies in the broader restaurant and café sector are registered at various addresses in the municipality, such as Rådhusplassen 9, Brugata 4, and Glommengata 69. This indicates that the restaurant sector in Kongsvinger is present in several central areas, although there is no specific data on pizza restaurants.
Business Dynamics
Several bankruptcies have been registered in the broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsvinger, including Etcetera Norway As, Pizzaria Palermo As, and Moens Mat Og Drikke As. This shows that the sector has been marked by economic challenges, although there is no specific data on bankruptcies in the pizza restaurant industry. This may be a warning for new actors that the sector can be risky, especially under extreme economic conditions.
Outlook
Outlooks for the pizza restaurant industry in Kongsvinger are uncertain, given the dramatic declines in sales and number of employees in 2020 and afterwards. This may indicate that the sector is highly sensitive to external factors such as pandemics and economic downturns. However, there may be opportunities to establish oneself in a sector that has shown some signs of recovery in the broader restaurant sector. New actors should consider carefully analyzing the market and be prepared for unstable conditions.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsvinger has shown a more stable development compared to the pizza restaurant industry. Sales in the sector had a maximum value of NOK 52,7M in 2018, and the number of employees has varied between 117 and 192 over time. A number of competitors in the sector are registered, including Manis As (NOK 17,9M in sales, 23 employees) and Cuvy As (NOK 9,7M in sales, 14 employees). This shows that the broader sector is more diversified and has greater capacity to handle market fluctuations, which can be an advantage for new actors seeking to establish themselves in Kongsvinger.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in pizza restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manis As | restaurant | Rådhusplassen 9, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 17.9M | 23 | NOK 1.2M |
| Cuvy As | sushi restaurant | Brugata 4, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 9.7M | 14 | NOK 1.0M |
| Cafè Venner & Kos As | restaurant | Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 6.6M | 8 | NOK 712.0K |
| Etcetera Norway As | restaurant | Glommengata 69, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Etcetera Norway As Konkursbo | restaurant | Lensmann Jahnsens veg 6B, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Food4you As | restaurant | Glommengata 19, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Maistro As | restaurant | Storgata 30, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Mgd As | restaurant | Glommengata 29, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Moens Mat Og Drikke As Konkursbo | restaurant | c/o Roy-Arne Moen|Odins veg 27, 2214 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Orada Johnsen Thaimat | restaurant | Digerudvegen 2, 2208 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pizzaria Palermo As Konkursbo | restaurant | Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Smak Av Thailand Ans | asian restaurant | Dagny Juels veg 4, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vingeriet As | cafe | Storgata 13, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wanwan Sushi Zhou | sushi restaurant | Digerudvegen 1, 2208 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wanwan Sushi Zhou | sushi restaurant | Digerudvegen 1, 2208 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fru Balchens Inspirasjon As | restaurant | Lensmann Jahnsens veg 7, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 62.0K | 0 | NOK -5.0K |
| Chang Ching As | sushi restaurant | Brugata 13, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 1.3M | 9 | NOK -150.0K |
| Kafé Bohem Baanerudgården As | restaurant | Løkkegata 11, 2213 Kongsvinger | NOK 7.8M | 25 | NOK -180.0K |
| Arne Hansen Musikksenter As | restaurant | Glommengata 63, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 7.3M | 4 | NOK -440.0K |
Conclusion
The pizza restaurant industry in Kongsvinger shows an uncertain development with significant variations in sales and number of employees. This can be a challenge for new actors, but the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality has shown more stable development. This suggests that there may be opportunities to establish oneself in a sector that has shown some signs of recovery. SmartGrunder can help founders analyze potential addresses and market conditions in Kongsvinger for this industry.