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Pizza Restaurant Industry in Trondheim: A Comprehensive Analysis
Key Insights on Growth, Companies, and Outlook for Founders and Decision-Makers
Executive Summary
Other Observations
The pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim has proven to be a stable and growing sector with 11 registered companies in the municipality. In recent years, the industry has experienced both growth and challenges, with variations in income, operating profit, and number of employees. It is particularly interesting to note that several of the largest companies have high operating margins and good financial health, indicating a successful business model in this sector. At the same time, data shows that there are variations in performing companies, which can provide opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the market.
Economic Overview
Economic Trends
Over the past few years, the pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim has shown a sales growth of 1.7% from 2024 to 2025, indicating stable development. The number of employees has varied, with a peak of 235 in 2020 and a decline to 216 in 2025. This may be due to variations in operating profit and operating economics among individual companies. It is also worth noting that the operating margin in Trondheim is 7%, which shows good financial health for many of the largest companies in the sector.



Companies in the Industry
There are a total of 11 companies registered in the pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim. Most of these companies are AS (limited liability companies), and they have an average number of employees of 255. The most well-known companies in the sector include God Pizza As, Domino's Pizza Lerkendal, Peppes Pizza Avd 15 Trondheim, and Peppes Pizza Avd 63 Sirkus. It is also worth noting that there are some companies with very few employees, such as I Piccoli Fratelli As and Oska Pizzeria As, each with only 4 employees. There are also some companies with negative operating profits, such as Sams Pizza & Grill As and Oska Pizzeria As, which can be a challenge for these companies.
Business Geography
The pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim is most present in Trondheim itself, with 8 companies and 232 employees. Heimdal and Jakobsli also have companies in the industry, but with fewer companies and employees. In Trondheim, the companies have higher sales volumes than in Heimdal and Jakobsli, indicating that Trondheim is the capital of the industry in the municipality. It is also worth noting that Heimdal and Jakobsli have lower operating margins than Trondheim, which can be a challenge for companies in these areas.

Business Dynamics
The pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim has proven to be a stable sector with few bankruptcies. No bankruptcies have been registered in the industry in the municipality, indicating that the companies have good financial health. It is also worth noting that some companies have negative operating profits, such as Sams Pizza & Grill As and Oska Pizzeria As, which can be a challenge for these companies. It is also worth noting that there are companies with a low number of employees, such as I Piccoli Fratelli As and Oska Pizzeria As, which can be a challenge for these companies.
Outlook
Outlook for Founders
For founders considering starting a pizza restaurant in Trondheim, it is important to be aware of the existing companies and their financial health. It is also important to be aware of the areas with the most activity, such as Trondheim itself, and to be aware of the challenges that may arise in these areas. It is also important to be aware of the companies with a low number of employees and negative operating profits, which can be a challenge for new companies. It is also important to be aware of the companies with high operating margins and good financial health, which can provide inspiration for new companies.
Outlook for the Parent Category
The parent category for the pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim is restaurant / café, which has 473 companies in the municipality. This is a much larger category than the pizza restaurant industry, and it is important to be aware of the companies in this category. It is also important to be aware of the companies in this category, such as Norrein As, Norport As, and Frati As, which have higher sales and operating profits than the pizza restaurant industry. It is also important to be aware of the companies in this category, such as Cowfish As and Søstrene Karlsen As, which have higher sales and operating profits than the pizza restaurant industry.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in pizza restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrein As | restaurant | c/o Norrein AS|Kongens gate 30, 7012 Trondheim | NOK 190.1M | 44 | NOK 129.4M |
| Norport As | restaurant | Jernbanetorget 6, 0154 Oslo | NOK 116.4M | 84 | NOK 12.8M |
| Frati As | restaurant | Munkegata 26, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 94.9M | 94 | NOK 10.7M |
| Cowfish As | sushi restaurant | Verftsgata 2E, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 50.0M | 67 | NOK 7.8M |
| Sit Studentsamskipnaden I Gjøvik, Ålesund Og Trondheim Cafe Sito Realfag | restaurant | Realfagbygget, 7034 Trondheim | NOK 6.0M | 4 | NOK 7.3M |
| Sit Studentsamskipnaden I Gjøvik, Ålesund Og Trondheim Realfag | restaurant | Realfagbygget, 7034 Trondheim | NOK 5.8M | 14 | NOK 7.0M |
| Øren Kro As | cafe | Dokkgata 8, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 19.2M | 17 | NOK 6.7M |
| Tårnrestauranten Galaksen As | restaurant | Otto Nielsens veg 4, 7052 Trondheim | NOK 56.0M | 50 | NOK 6.5M |
| Brasseri Cava As | restaurant | Carl Johans gate 5, 7010 Trondheim | NOK 47.6M | 46 | NOK 6.3M |
| Jessheim Org As | restaurant | Furusethgata 5, 2050 Jessheim | NOK 41.1M | 33 | NOK 6.2M |
| Kvadnor As | restaurant | Gamle Stokkavei 1, 4313 Sandnes | NOK 38.2M | 27 | NOK 6.1M |
| Sit Studentsamskipnaden I Gjøvik, Ålesund Og Trondheim Kafe Øya | restaurant | Mauritz Hansens gate 2, 7030 Trondheim | NOK 4.6M | 12 | NOK 5.5M |
| Krambua Trondheim As | restaurant | Krambug 12-14, 7010 Trondheim | NOK 35.7M | 41 | NOK 5.3M |
| Anton Tolaas As | restaurant | Kongens gate 30, 7012 Trondheim | NOK 44.6M | 37 | NOK 5.3M |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 203 Coop Obs Kafe Lade | cafe | Haakon VII's gate 9, 7041 Trondheim | NOK 96.9M | 16 | NOK 5.2M |
| Søstrene Karlsen As | restaurant | Nedre Elvehavn|Tmv Kai 25, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 48.7M | 63 | NOK 5.1M |
| Ikea As Cafe Leangen | cafe | Landbruksvegen 2, 7047 Trondheim | NOK 132.9M | 56 | NOK 4.9M |
| Sushime | sushi restaurant | Beddingen 1, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 27.8M | 32 | NOK 4.7M |
| Le Bistro As | restaurant | Munkegata 25, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 23.6M | 31 | NOK 4.1M |
| Flipper Bar As | restaurant | Strindfjordvegen 40, 7053 Ranheim | NOK 15.8M | 18 | NOK 4.0M |
| Norvåg As | restaurant | Vågsgata 33, 4306 Sandnes | NOK 38.1M | 35 | NOK 3.9M |
| Aker Brygge Gro As | restaurant | Tmv-Kaia 21, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 35.1M | 31 | NOK 3.6M |
| Sit Studentsamskipnaden I Gjøvik, Ålesund Og Trondheim Kafe Ax | restaurant | Vangslunds gate 2, 7030 Trondheim | NOK 2.9M | 6 | NOK 3.5M |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 233 Coop Obs Kafeteria City Syd | cafe | Østre Rosten 28, 7075 Tiller | NOK 61.7M | 14 | NOK 3.3M |
| Sit Studentsamskipnaden I Gjøvik, Ålesund Og Trondheim Cafe Sito Dragvoll | restaurant | NTNU Dragvoll, 7024 Trondheim | NOK 2.7M | 4 | NOK 3.3M |
| Restauranter I Trondheim As | restaurant | c/o Kleins AS|Dronningens gate 38, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 13.7M | 23 | NOK 3.2M |
| Banken Restaurant As | restaurant | Søndre gate 4, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 15.6M | 39 | NOK 3.0M |
| Vinsjan As | restaurant | Leiv Eirikssons vei 42, 7040 Trondheim | NOK 23.4M | 46 | NOK 2.9M |
| Hector Trd As | restaurant | Tmv-Kaia 25, 7042 Trondheim | NOK 39.6M | 64 | NOK 2.5M |
| Kvilhaugen Gård As | restaurant | Blusuvollsbakken 20, 7052 Trondheim | NOK 22.3M | 28 | NOK 2.3M |
| Fox Grill As | restaurant | Nordre gate 8, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 11.3M | 9 | NOK 2.2M |
| Nor Gro As | restaurant | Kongens gate 39, 7012 Trondheim | NOK 26.3M | 24 | NOK 2.2M |
| Liu Beijing Restaurant As | restaurant | Fjordgata 35, 7010 Trondheim | NOK 9.4M | 6 | NOK 2.1M |
| Robata As | restaurant | Munkegata 41, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 23.6M | 24 | NOK 2.1M |
| Asker Gro As | restaurant | Torvveien 1, 1383 Asker | NOK 26.0M | 32 | NOK 2.0M |
| Capri As | restaurant | Ingeborg Aasvei 2/4, 7036 Trondheim | NOK 14.9M | 17 | NOK 1.9M |
| Sanremo Restaurant As | restaurant | Øvre Flatåsveg 1A, 7079 Flatåsen | NOK 13.7M | 16 | NOK 1.9M |
| Sabrura Syd As | sushi restaurant | City Syd|Østre Rosten 28, 7075 Tiller | NOK 19.4M | 20 | NOK 1.8M |
| Aron Lyni As | restaurant | Kongens gate 16, 7011 Trondheim | NOK 19.4M | 51 | NOK 1.6M |
| Rubiks As | restaurant | Fjordgata 1, 7010 Trondheim | NOK 18.2M | 19 | NOK 1.6M |
Conclusion
The pizza restaurant industry in Trondheim has proven to be a stable and growing sector with 11 registered companies in the municipality. In recent years, the industry has experienced both growth and challenges, with variations in income, operating profit, and number of employees. It is particularly interesting to note that several of the largest companies have high operating margins and good financial health, indicating a successful business model in this sector. At the same time, data shows that there are variations in performing companies, which can provide opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the market. For founders considering starting a pizza restaurant in Trondheim, it is important to be aware of the existing companies and their financial health, as well as the areas with the most activity.