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Pizza Restaurant Industry in Molde: Current Status and Outlook

Published 24.09.2026

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.

Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Molde
Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Molde
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Molde
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé

Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in pizza restaurant)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Rød Bare BlårestaurantStorgata 19, 6413 MoldeNOK 15.8M20NOK 6.4M
Egon Restaurant MolderestaurantStorgata 8, 6413 MoldeNOK 41.6M43NOK 4.4M
Glass Restaurant AsrestaurantTorget 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 28.6M38NOK 3.6M
Naustbrygga AsrestaurantHamnegata 47, 6413 MoldeNOK 13.4M14NOK 1.0M
Select Service Partner As Avd Molde Lufthavn Årøairport restaurant / cafeStrande, 6421 MoldeNOK 10.8M10NOK 954.2K
Køl Molde AsrestaurantTorget 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 14.7M19NOK 890.0K
Pro Molde AsrestaurantFannestrandvegen 49B, 6415 MoldeNOK 13.2M15NOK 704.0K
Smile AsrestaurantTorget 4, 6413 MoldeNOK 9.0M12NOK 557.0K
Syd Molde AsrestaurantFjordgata 3, 6413 MoldeNOK 5.1M9NOK 551.0K
Tapp AsrestaurantStorgata 27, 6413 MoldeNOK 5.3M18NOK 518.0K
Tandoori Guru As Avd MolderestaurantRomsdalsgata 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 8.9M20NOK 392.0K
Espresso House Norge As Avd Molde Sentrum 863coffeehouseTorget 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 5.1M14NOK 256.7K
Fuzzy Molde AsrestaurantStorgata 13, 6413 MoldeNOK 6.8M14NOK 228.0K
Milano Ristorante Molde AsrestaurantHamnegata 47, 6413 MoldeNOK 10.8M16NOK 74.0K
Eikesdal Nye Dampskipsselskap Asrestaurant0, 6472 EikesdalNOK 355.0K0NOK 72.0K
Mb Holding AsrestaurantStrandgata 10B, 6415 MoldeNOK 00NOK 71.0K
Nori Pizza Og Grill AsrestaurantKaptein Dreyers veg 2, 6456 SkålaNOK 1.9M4NOK 27.0K
Little Chef Fah Asrestaurantc/o Nittana Kitkong|Storgata 26, 6413 MoldeNOK 182.0K0NOK 25.0K
Abeba Kjøkken AsrestaurantRøysan 9, 6412 MoldeNOK 00NOK 0
Digg Pizza MolderestaurantLingedalsvegen 6, 6415 MoldeNOK 018NOK 0
Eidsvåg Pizeria Ani Veselinova KanchevarestaurantEidsvågvegen 50, 6460 Eidsvåg I RomsdalNOK 00NOK 0
Express Pizza Og Grill TaharestaurantAdjunkt Dørums gate 34, 6413 MoldeNOK 014NOK 0
Fusion Grill AsrestaurantHamnegata 45, 6413 MoldeNOK 05NOK 0
Gui Lin Restaurant AsrestaurantStrandgata 10A, 6415 MoldeNOK 03NOK 0
Jordbærpikene Roseby AscafeLingedalsvegen 6, 6415 MoldeNOK 018NOK 0
Kafé MoldebadetcafeGideonvegen 1, 6412 MoldeNOK 010NOK 0
Kompis Molde Asburger restaurantHamnegata 39, 6413 MoldeNOK 04NOK 0
Laima Raudonikienerestaurant0, 6472 EikesdalNOK 00NOK 0
Laima Raudonikienerestaurant0, 6472 EikesdalNOK 00NOK 0
Macé Cafe AsrestaurantStorgata 42, 6413 MoldeNOK 013NOK 0
Mb Live AsrestaurantKirkebakken 3, 6413 MoldeNOK 010NOK 0
Ntt Restaurant KakekhanicafeKåre Solhjells veg 18, 6415 MoldeNOK 01NOK 0
Pro Bergmo Aspizza delivery / takeawayPlutovegen 2, 6419 MoldeNOK 08NOK 0
Sabrura Roseby Assushi restaurantLingedalsvegen 6, 6415 MoldeNOK 025NOK 0
Silje Gjetøy Førdeburger restaurantMoldegårdsvegen 7, 6415NOK 00NOK 0
Sjøfronten Holding AsrestaurantFjordgata 3, 6413 MoldeNOK 00NOK 0
Sjøglød AsrestaurantHamnegata 39, 6413 MoldeNOK 00NOK 0
Sportsbaren Molde AsrestaurantStorgata 9, 6413 MoldeNOK 037NOK 0
The Guru AsrestaurantRomsdalsgata 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 00NOK 0
Træet AscafeTorget 1, 6413 MoldeNOK 031NOK 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.