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Pizza Restaurants in Rælingen
An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlook in the municipality of Rælingen
Executive Summary
The pizza restaurant industry in Rælingen has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years. Although the industry saw an increase in sales and number of employees between 2016–2017, it was affected by a sharp decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. After a gradual recovery in 2021–2023, the industry has again been in decline in 2024–2025. This indicates a weakly stabilized industry with development linked to both macroeconomic factors and local conditions.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees
Sales for pizza restaurant businesses in Rælingen have shown an uneven development:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.2M | - |
| 2017 | 2.2M | -30.1% |
| 2018 | 2.5M | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 1.9M | -25.1% |
| 2020 | 0.68M | -63.7% |
| 2021 | 0.54M | -21.0% |
Number of employees has been even more volatile:
| Year | Number of employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | - |
| 2017 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 6 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 9 | +33.3% |
| 2024 | 6 | -33.3% |
| 2025 | 2 | -66.7% |
The most dramatic decline in both sales and employees occurred in 2020, indicating a strong impact from the pandemic. After 2021, the industry has been on an upward trend, but with a new decline in 2024–2025.



Companies in the Industry
There is no available data on specific companies in the pizza restaurant industry in Rælingen. However, a number of companies have been registered in the broader category of restaurant / café, which includes both pizza and other types of restaurants. These companies are not necessarily specifically associated with pizza, but may provide an indication of the local market structure.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of pizza restaurant businesses across different neighborhoods or locations in Rælingen. To obtain a detailed overview of where the activity is concentrated, further investigations or use of local register data would be required.
Business Dynamism
There is no available data on bankruptcies or bankrupt businesses in the pizza restaurant industry in Rælingen. This may indicate that the industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcies, or that such cases are not registered in the current dataset. Nevertheless, it is important to be aware of potential risk factors such as economic fluctuations and competitive pressure.
Outlook
The pizza restaurant industry in Rælingen shows signs of a weakly stabilized industry with significant fluctuations over time. The most dramatic decline in sales and employees occurred in 2020, indicating an impact from the pandemic. After a gradual recovery in 2021–2023, the industry has again been in decline in 2024–2025. This may be a result of economic fluctuations, competitive pressure, or changes in customer behavior.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a pizza restaurant in Rælingen, it is important to be aware of these fluctuations and plan to handle both up and down periods. It may be beneficial to thoroughly analyze local competitors and market needs before making decisions to start a new business.
Outlook for the Broader Category
The broader category of restaurant / café in Rælingen has a more stable development compared to the pizza restaurant industry. Sales for this category have shown an increase from 2016 to 2023, followed by a sharp decline in 2024. The number of employees has also been more variable, but with a general tendency to be higher than in the pizza restaurant industry.
There are 23 companies registered in the restaurant / café category in Rælingen, indicating a more developed industry compared to the pizza restaurant industry. This may provide entrepreneurs with better opportunities to find competitors, partners, and market data. However, it is important to be aware that the broader category also has greater variation in terms of sales and employees, which can affect business planning.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in pizza restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rælingen Pizza Og Kebabhuset As | restaurant | Løvenstadtorget 13, 2006 | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 207.0K |
| Brødrene Halmond | restaurant | Løvenstadtorget 13, 2006 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Crispyall Diwari | restaurant | Blomstervegen 32, 2005 Rælingen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Crunchy As | restaurant | Hektnerhagan 87, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dr. Food | restaurant | Tangerudvegen 1, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Fjerdingby Pizza & Grill As | restaurant | Øvre Rælingsveg 194, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fjerdingby Pizza & Grill As | restaurant | Øvre Rælingsveg 194, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ks Catering & Takeaway As | restaurant | Kurlandsvegen 19, 2006 Løvenstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lahori Restaurant As | restaurant | Svarttjernvegen 33, 2009 Nordby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lahori Restaurant As | restaurant | Svarttjernvegen 33, 2009 Nordby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moghal Trade Kanwal Ashfaq Ahmad | restaurant | Grevlingvegen 3, 2014 Blystadlia | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moss Pizzadrift As | restaurant | Nylandsvegen 44, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 19 | NOK 0 |
| Ravinen Cafe & Bistro As | restaurant | Strandvegen 1B, 2005 Rælingen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ravinen Cafe & Bistro As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Strandvegen 1B, 2005 Rælingen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rt Family Holding As | restaurant | Løkkevegen 13, 2006 Løvenstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rælingen Kommune Kafé Ravinen | restaurant | Øvre Rælingsveg 203, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rælingen Pizza As | restaurant | Tangerudvegen 1, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rælingen Pizza As Konkursbo | restaurant | Tangerudvegen 1, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Shawarma Houses As | restaurant | Aamodthellinga 6C, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Srs Riis As | restaurant | Nylandsvegen 44, 2008 Fjerdingby | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Yumz As | restaurant | Nordbyvegen 73, 2009 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Esmo Holding As | restaurant | Grensevegen 4A, 2005 Rælingen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -35.0K |
| Smak Norge As | restaurant | Berget 18, 2009 Nordby | NOK 90.0K | 0 | NOK -784.0K |
Conclusion
The pizza restaurant industry in Rælingen has been marked by significant fluctuations in recent years, with a sharp decline in 2020 and a gradual recovery afterward. The broader category of restaurant / café has shown a more stable development, which may be an advantage for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the municipality. It is important to be aware of both local and national trends, as well as to thoroughly analyze competitors and market needs before making decisions to start a new business. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses and business models in Rælingen for this industry.