The Restaurant Industry in Bodø: Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

The restaurant industry in Bodø is an important part of the local economy, with 76 registered companies, although only 16 are detailed in the data. The industry has been marked by fluctuations in both sales and number of employees over the years, with a peak in 2023 followed by a decline in 2025. There have also been some bankruptcies, indicating a certain level of dynamism and risk in the sector. At the same time, the data show that Bodø has a concentrated activity in the city center, with 36 companies and 631 employees in the municipality. For entrepreneurs, this can be both a challenge and an opportunity, especially with a broad product range and growing interest in specialized restaurant types.

Sales and Employees in the Restaurant Industry

Sales experienced strong growth from 2020 to 2022, with an increase of over 20%, followed by a flattening in 2023 and then a decline in 2025. The number of employees had a similar fluctuation, with a peak in 2023 followed by a decline in 2024 and 2025. This indicates a certain level of uncertainty in the industry, especially after 2023.

Registered Companies in the Restaurant Industry

In Bodø, there are 76 registered companies in the restaurant industry, but only 16 are detailed in the data. The main companies include:

• McDonald's City Nord Bodø (Stormyrveien 20): 62 employees, sales of 50.5M NOK, EBITDA of 5.4M NOK.
• Guttan På Torget As (Storgata 7C): 40 employees, sales of 34.0M NOK, EBITDA of 5.3M NOK.
• Grop As (Moloveien 14): 36 employees, sales of 33.0M NOK, EBITDA of 3.8M NOK.
• Restaurant Arkaden As (Storgata 2): 36 employees, sales of 36.8M NOK, EBITDA of 5.4M NOK.
• Olivia As Avd Bodø (Sjøgata 29): 35 employees, sales of 50.7M NOK, EBITDA of 5.0M NOK.

There is also a single-member company (ENK) with 10 employees, but this company has no sales or EBITDA.

Organizational Forms

Most companies in the industry are AS (35 companies), while there is one ENK company. AS companies have an average EBITDA margin of 8%, while the ENK company has no income or EBITDA.

Distribution of Business in the Municipality

All companies in the restaurant industry in Bodø are registered in the central areas of the municipality, especially in Bodø itself. There are 36 companies and 631 employees in the municipality, with total sales of 349.8M NOK. There is no registered activity in other districts or municipalities. This indicates a concentration of restaurant activity in the municipality's center, which can be both an advantage and a challenge for new companies.

There have been two bankruptcies registered in the restaurant industry in Bodø:

1. Bbj Invest As (Sivert Nielsens gate 54): Sales of 4.0M NOK, EBITDA of -372.0K NOK, 0 employees.
2. Sørpånordpå As (Dronningens gate 14): No sales or EBITDA, 0 employees.

These bankruptcies indicate a certain level of uncertainty in the industry, especially for companies with a low number of employees and negative EBITDA. However, no further bankruptcies have been registered, suggesting that most companies in the industry have a stable economy.

For entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry in Bodø, it is important to be aware of the fluctuating sales and employee numbers over the years. Although the industry had strong growth from 2020 to 2022, there has been a decline in 2025, which may indicate a certain level of uncertainty. However, there are also opportunities, especially with the concentration of activity in the municipality's center and a broad product range. Entrepreneurs should also be aware of bankruptcies and EBITDA margins, which can provide indications of which companies are most stable. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and assess the development of the industry.

The broader restaurant and café industry in Bodø has 102 companies, showing that the industry is more extensive than just restaurants. This industry had strong growth from 2018 to 2022, with an increase of over 16% in sales. There are also more companies in this industry, which can provide entrepreneurs with more opportunities to establish themselves. In addition to restaurants, this industry also includes cafés, pizzerias, and sushi restaurants, which can provide entrepreneurs with more opportunities to differentiate themselves. There are also more companies in this industry with higher EBITDA margins, which can be an indication of more stable companies.

The restaurant industry in Bodø offers both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs. With a concentration of activity in the municipality's center and a broad product range, it can be a good opportunity to establish oneself. At the same time, the data show a certain level of uncertainty, especially with fluctuating sales and bankruptcies. Entrepreneurs should also be aware of the broader restaurant and café industry, which has more companies and higher EBITDA margins. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and assess the development of the industry.