The Restaurant Industry in Averøy: Current Status and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Averøy constitutes an important part of the local economy, with 5 registered companies in 2026. Employment figures have been variable, with a peak of 32 employees in 2020 and a decline to 28 employees in 2026. The industry has been marked by a unique sales development, with a brief increase of 250,800 NOK in 2018 followed by a decline to zero in subsequent years. The broader category restaurant / café in the municipality shows a more stable development, with increasing sales and employees over time. This suggests that cafés and other restaurants with broader offerings may have greater predictability than specialized restaurants.

Sales data show a unique increase in 2018, followed by a sharp decline to zero in 2019 and onwards. Employment figures have been more stable, with an increase from 14 to 32 employees between 2016 and 2020, before a decline to 28 employees in 2026. This may indicate that the industry has been affected by specific events in 2018, which have not been repeated in subsequent years.

Registered companies in the industry

The following companies are registered in the restaurant industry in Averøy:

1. Bjartmars Favorittkro As (Kårvåg) – AS, 32 employees
2. Armkroken Kafé As (Averøyveien 24) – AS, 10 employees
3. Cordeiros Bistro (Kronborgveien 66) – ENK, 0 employees
4. Kronborg Marina Per Ivar Aakvik (Sveggesundveien 22) – ENK, 0 employees
5. Qj Restauranten Ans (Bådalen) – ANS, 0 employees

The organizational forms vary between AS, ENK, and ANS. Two of the companies (Bjartmars Favorittkro and Armkroken Kafé) are AS entities with a total of 42 employees, while the remaining have 0 employees. This may indicate that some companies operate with part-time or seasonal work, or that they are in the start-up phase.

All 5 companies in the restaurant industry are registered in the Averøy area. There is no detailed breakdown by sub-areas within the municipality, but all companies are linked to Averøy. This suggests that the restaurant industry is centrally located in the municipality's main areas, possibly near tourist attractions or local centers.

The industry has been marked by a unique sales development, with a sharp decline from 250,800 NOK in 2018 to zero in 2019. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but no detailed financial data is available for recent years. Employment figures have been more stable, with an increase from 14 to 32 employees between 2016 and 2020, before a decline to 28 employees in 2026. This may indicate that the industry has been affected by specific events in 2018, which have not been repeated in subsequent years.

Outlook for entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry in Averøy, it is important to consider the unique sales and employment data trends. The broader category restaurant / café shows a more stable development, with increasing sales and employees over time. This suggests that cafés and other restaurants with broader offerings may have greater predictability than specialized restaurants. Entrepreneurs should also consider analyzing competitors in the area, such as Atlanterhavsveien Kafe As, which has positive EBITDA and higher sales than many companies in the restaurant industry.

The broader category restaurant / café in Averøy shows a more stable development, with increasing sales and employees over time. Sales have increased from 1.5 million NOK in 2016 to 2.4 million NOK in 2025, with an average annual increase of 15.1%. Employment data shows an increase from 26 to 41 employees over the same period. This suggests that cafés and other restaurants with broader offerings may have greater predictability than specialized restaurants. The following companies in the broader category are not registered in the restaurant industry but may be relevant for entrepreneurs:

These companies show that there are both successful and less successful companies in the broader category. Entrepreneurs should consider analyzing competitors in the area, such as Atlanterhavsveien Kafe As, which has positive EBITDA and higher sales than many companies in the restaurant industry.

The restaurant industry in Averøy has a complex development, with both stable and unstable trends. The broader category restaurant / café shows a more stable development, with increasing sales and employees over time. This suggests that cafés and other restaurants with broader offerings may have greater predictability than specialized restaurants. Entrepreneurs should consider analyzing competitors in the area, such as Atlanterhavsveien Kafe As, which has positive EBITDA and higher sales than many companies in the restaurant industry. It is also important to consider the unique development in sales and employment data for the restaurant industry, which has been marked by a sharp decline from 250,800 NOK in 2018 to zero in 2019.