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The Pub Industry in Strand: Current Situation and Future Prospects

Published 29.09.2026

Economic overview, businesses, and outlook for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Strand Municipality, Rogaland County, Norway. Data from 2016–2026 and comparison with the broader bar / club category in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help find establishment opportunit

Executive Summary

The pub industry in Strand has been marked by a significant decline since 2017. Although there was one employee in the sector in 2016, no activities in the pub industry have been registered in the municipality since 2018. This indicates a very low level of activity and possibly a decline in demand or competition from other businesses in the surrounding area. At the same time, data from the broader bar / club category shows a gradual decline in both sales and number of employees, which may affect future development opportunities in the pub industry.

Economic Overview

Economic trends

Sales in the pub industry in Strand have been declining since 2016. In 2016, sales amounted to NOK 906,000, but this dropped to NOK 843,000 in 2017 before falling to zero in 2018 and remaining at the same level since. This indicates a sharp decline in activity within the sector.

Number of employees has also been on a downward trend. In 2016, the sector had one employee, but this dropped to zero in 2018 and no employees have been registered since. This may be due to businesses closing or no new companies being registered in the sector.

Sales over time — pub — Strand
Sales over time — pub
Number of companies — pub — Strand
Number of companies — pub
Employees over time — pub — Strand
Employees over time — pub

Companies in the Industry

Active companies in the sector

There are no active companies in the pub industry in Strand registered today. Data from branch_companies shows that no businesses in the sector are registered in the municipality. This may indicate that no new companies have been registered in the sector since 2018, or that existing companies have closed or changed registration information.

Business structures are not available for the sector due to the lack of registered companies.

Geographic Distribution

There is no detailed data available on the distribution of pub businesses across different neighborhoods or locations in Strand. This may be due to no active companies being registered in the sector, or data not being available for a more detailed analysis.

Operational Dynamics

Operational dynamics and bankruptcy statistics

There are no registered bankruptcies in the pub industry in Strand in the available data. This may indicate that no companies in the sector have gone bankrupt, or that data is not available for a more detailed analysis. At the same time, data from branch_employees_yoy and branch_sales_yoy shows no registered activity in the sector since 2018, which may negatively affect operational dynamics.

Outlook

Outlook for entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the pub industry in Strand, the data indicates a very low level of activity and possibly stagnation in the sector. There are no registered active companies in the municipality, and there are no indications of economic growth or development in the sector. This may make it challenging to find establishment opportunities in the pub industry in Strand. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider examining other sectors within the broader bar / club category for potential opportunities.

Outlook for the Broader Category

Outlook for the broader bar / club category

The broader bar / club category in Strand has a higher level of activity compared to the pub industry. In 2016, the sector had 37 employees, but this has fallen to zero in 2021 and remained at the same level since. Sales have also been on a steady decline, from NOK 2.7 million in 2016 to NOK 110,660 in 2020. This shows that the broader category has also been marked by a strong decline in activity.

Peer companies in the broader category include, for example, Legowska Sport Cafe (address: Kvalshaugvegen 4, 4100 Jørpeland), which has zero sales and no employees. This indicates that there are very few businesses in the sector that are operational, and that it may be challenging to find establishment opportunities in this category as well.

Sales in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Strand
Sales in the parent industry — bar / klubb
Companies in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Strand
Companies in the parent industry — bar / klubb
Employees in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Strand
Employees in the parent industry — bar / klubb

Other companies in bar / klubb (not in pub)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Legowska Sport CafebarKvalshaugvegen 4, 4100 JørpelandNOK 00NOK 0

Conclusion

The pub industry in Strand has been marked by a strong decline in activity and economic growth since 2017. There are no active companies registered in the municipality, and there are no indications of future development in the sector. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider examining other sectors within the broader bar / club category for potential opportunities. At the same time, the data shows that the broader category has also been marked by a strong decline in activity, which may affect future development opportunities in the entire sector.