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Pizza Restaurant Industry in Molde: Current Status and Outlook
Economic Overview, Companies, and Development Trends in Molde
Executive Summary
The pizza restaurant industry in Molde is part of the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality. While there are no direct figures for the number of companies, employees, or sales development specifically for pizza restaurants, data from the broader sector (restaurant/café) provides an important context. This sector has shown variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a peak in 2023 and a decline in 2025. This may indicate both opportunities and challenges for new players in the pizza industry.
Economic Overview
There is no available data for specific sales or employee numbers for pizza restaurants in Molde. However, data from the broader restaurant and café sector shows a dynamic development. Sales reached a peak of NOK 205.9 million in 2023, but fell to NOK 184.5 million in 2025. The number of employees increased from 2022 to 2024, but has since declined. This may suggest that the sector has been affected by economic fluctuations and crises, such as the pandemic and subsequent conditions.
Companies in the Industry
There is no available data for specific companies in the pizza industry in Molde. However, data from the broader restaurant and café sector indicates that there are 45 companies in this sector. This suggests that there is a relatively large and diversified sector, even though there are no specific figures for pizza restaurants. Organizational forms for companies in this sector are not detailed in available data.
Business Geography
There is no available data for specific geographic distributions of pizza restaurants in Molde. However, data from the broader sector may provide some indication of where activity may be concentrated. For example, companies such as Rød Bare Blå and Egon Restaurant Molde have addresses in central areas such as Storgata and Torget, suggesting that central locations may be important for the restaurant industry in the municipality.
Business Dynamism
There is no available data for bankruptcy statistics specifically for pizza restaurants in Molde. However, data from the broader sector shows variations in the number of employees and sales over time, which may suggest that the sector has been affected by economic fluctuations. This may be an important consideration for new players, who must be aware of market dynamics and competition.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering starting a pizza restaurant in Molde, data from the broader restaurant and café sector can provide important indications. Although there are no specific figures for pizza restaurants, the sector shows a relatively stable development with periodic fluctuations. This may suggest that there are opportunities to establish oneself, especially in central locations where there is already significant activity. However, entrepreneurs must be aware of competition and economic fluctuations that may affect the sector.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Molde has shown a dynamic development over time, with a sales peak in 2023 and a decline in 2025. The number of employees increased from 2022 to 2024, but has since declined. This may suggest that the sector has been affected by economic fluctuations and crises. However, data shows that there is a relatively large and diversified sector with 45 companies. This may provide opportunities for new players, but also challenges in the form of competition.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in pizza restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rød Bare Blå | restaurant | Storgata 19, 6413 Molde | NOK 15.8M | 20 | NOK 6.4M |
| Egon Restaurant Molde | restaurant | Storgata 8, 6413 Molde | NOK 41.6M | 43 | NOK 4.4M |
| Glass Restaurant As | restaurant | Torget 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 28.6M | 38 | NOK 3.6M |
| Naustbrygga As | restaurant | Hamnegata 47, 6413 Molde | NOK 13.4M | 14 | NOK 1.0M |
| Select Service Partner As Avd Molde Lufthavn Årø | airport restaurant / cafe | Strande, 6421 Molde | NOK 10.8M | 10 | NOK 954.2K |
| Køl Molde As | restaurant | Torget 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 14.7M | 19 | NOK 890.0K |
| Pro Molde As | restaurant | Fannestrandvegen 49B, 6415 Molde | NOK 13.2M | 15 | NOK 704.0K |
| Smile As | restaurant | Torget 4, 6413 Molde | NOK 9.0M | 12 | NOK 557.0K |
| Syd Molde As | restaurant | Fjordgata 3, 6413 Molde | NOK 5.1M | 9 | NOK 551.0K |
| Tapp As | restaurant | Storgata 27, 6413 Molde | NOK 5.3M | 18 | NOK 518.0K |
| Tandoori Guru As Avd Molde | restaurant | Romsdalsgata 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 8.9M | 20 | NOK 392.0K |
| Espresso House Norge As Avd Molde Sentrum 863 | coffeehouse | Torget 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 5.1M | 14 | NOK 256.7K |
| Fuzzy Molde As | restaurant | Storgata 13, 6413 Molde | NOK 6.8M | 14 | NOK 228.0K |
| Milano Ristorante Molde As | restaurant | Hamnegata 47, 6413 Molde | NOK 10.8M | 16 | NOK 74.0K |
| Eikesdal Nye Dampskipsselskap As | restaurant | 0, 6472 Eikesdal | NOK 355.0K | 0 | NOK 72.0K |
| Mb Holding As | restaurant | Strandgata 10B, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 71.0K |
| Nori Pizza Og Grill As | restaurant | Kaptein Dreyers veg 2, 6456 Skåla | NOK 1.9M | 4 | NOK 27.0K |
| Little Chef Fah As | restaurant | c/o Nittana Kitkong|Storgata 26, 6413 Molde | NOK 182.0K | 0 | NOK 25.0K |
| Abeba Kjøkken As | restaurant | Røysan 9, 6412 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Digg Pizza Molde | restaurant | Lingedalsvegen 6, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Eidsvåg Pizeria Ani Veselinova Kancheva | restaurant | Eidsvågvegen 50, 6460 Eidsvåg I Romsdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Express Pizza Og Grill Taha | restaurant | Adjunkt Dørums gate 34, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Fusion Grill As | restaurant | Hamnegata 45, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Gui Lin Restaurant As | restaurant | Strandgata 10A, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Jordbærpikene Roseby As | cafe | Lingedalsvegen 6, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Kafé Moldebadet | cafe | Gideonvegen 1, 6412 Molde | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Kompis Molde As | burger restaurant | Hamnegata 39, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Laima Raudonikiene | restaurant | 0, 6472 Eikesdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Laima Raudonikiene | restaurant | 0, 6472 Eikesdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Macé Cafe As | restaurant | Storgata 42, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Mb Live As | restaurant | Kirkebakken 3, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Ntt Restaurant Kakekhani | cafe | Kåre Solhjells veg 18, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Pro Bergmo As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Plutovegen 2, 6419 Molde | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Sabrura Roseby As | sushi restaurant | Lingedalsvegen 6, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Silje Gjetøy Førde | burger restaurant | Moldegårdsvegen 7, 6415 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjøfronten Holding As | restaurant | Fjordgata 3, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjøglød As | restaurant | Hamnegata 39, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sportsbaren Molde As | restaurant | Storgata 9, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 37 | NOK 0 |
| The Guru As | restaurant | Romsdalsgata 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Træet As | cafe | Torget 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 31 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The pizza restaurant industry in Molde shows a dynamic development, even though there is no available specific data for this sector. Data from the broader restaurant and café sector suggests that there are opportunities to establish oneself, especially in central locations. However, entrepreneurs must be aware of competition and economic fluctuations that may affect the sector. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential locations and better understand market dynamics.