The Restaurant Industry in Bremanger: Current Situation and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Bremanger is a small, concentrated sector focused on Davik. There are 6 registered companies in the municipality, but most have no employees and lack detailed economic data. Sales and employee numbers have been highly unstable over time, with significant declines from 2016 to 2020. Only one company (Davik Fjordparadis As) has employees, and there are no bankruptcies registered in the industry. The broader category restaurant / café has more companies and shows similar trends, but with slightly higher employee numbers.

Key figures:

• Companies: 6
• Employees (2026): 6
• Sales (2026): Not reported
• Location: Primarily Davik

Sales and employee development (2016–2026):

Trends:

• Sales have fallen by 83.5% from 2016 to 2017 and continued to decline by 75% in 2017–2018.
• Employees have fallen by 90% from 2016 to 2017, but increased by 80% from 2022 to 2023.
• There is no reported sales or operating profit for most companies after 2020.

Conclusion: The industry has been marked by significant declines, but shows small signs of stabilization after 2022.

Registered companies in Bremanger (2026):

1. Davik Fjordparadis As (Sørsida 1868, Davik) – AS, 6 employees, no bankruptcy.
2. Dampen Serveringstad As (Sørsida 1868, Davik) – AS, 0 employees, operating profit: -25K NOK.
3. Dampen Serveringstad As Tvangsavviklingsbo (Sørsida 1868, Davik) – KBO, 0 employees.
4. Førde Grill Express As (Førdsvegen 53, Bremanger) – AS, 0 employees.
5. Kalvåg Kafe Og Bakeri As (Gamlevegen 7, Kalvåg) – AS, 0 employees.
6. Rugsund Handelsstad Ans (Rugsund) – ANS, 0 employees.

Organizational form:

• AS is the most common form (1 company), but most companies have 0 employees.
• KBO and ANS are less common, but appear in the data.

Distribution of activity in the municipality:

Analysis:

• Davik is the only location with activity in the industry, with 1 company (Davik Fjordparadis As) and 6 employees.
• Kalvåg, Førde, and Rugsund have companies, but no employees or reported sales.
• There is no data on activity in other parts of the municipality.

Bankruptcies and operating results:

• No bankruptcies are registered in the industry in Bremanger.
• Dampen Serveringstad As has a negative operating result (-25K NOK) and debt of 47K NOK, but is not bankrupt.
• Most companies have no sales or operating results reported after 2020.

Conclusion:

• The industry has been marked by stable operating results and lack of economic data, but there are no bankruptcies. This may indicate that companies are either small or have very unstable incomes.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

Opportunities and challenges:

• Opportunities:
• Larger companies like Davik Fjordparadis As have employees and could serve as a reference point.
• There are few competitors in the municipality, which could provide room for new companies.
• Challenges:
• Unstable sales figures and lack of economic data make it difficult to estimate risk.
• Low bankruptcy security in the industry (no bankruptcies, but very unstable operating results).

Recommendation:

• Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Davik, where there is an existing company structure.
• It may be beneficial to focus on short-term solutions or specialized services in the industry.

Outlook for the Broader Category (Restaurant / Café)

Comparison with the industry:

• Number of companies: 7 (industry: 6 companies).
• Employees (2026): 6 (industry: 6 employees).
• Sales (2026): Not reported (industry: no reported sales).

Peer companies in the café sector:

• Borgstova Kulturcafé (Sørsida 1828, Davik) – 0 employees, 0 sales, 0 EBITDA.

Conclusion:

• The broader category has an increase in companies compared to the industry, but similar economic challenges.
• The café sector may be a more stable part of the category, but the data is limited.

The restaurant industry in Bremanger is a small, unstable sector focused on Davik. There are 6 registered companies, but most have no employees and lack economic data. Sales and employees have been marked by significant declines, but there are no bankruptcies. The broader category restaurant / café has more companies, but similar challenges.

For entrepreneurs:

• It may be possible to establish oneself in Davik, where there is an existing company structure.
• It is important to consider economic risks and lack of data before investing.
• SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess business opportunities in the municipality.