The Restaurant Industry in Færder: Current Status and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Færder is an important part of the municipality's economy, with 30 registered companies and a combined sales volume of over 40 million NOK in 2025. Nøtterøy is the most active area, with 7 companies and 95 employees, while other areas such as Tjøme and Veierland show more variable balances. The industry has experienced both strong growth and challenges, with an increase in the number of employees from 100 in 2024 to 169 in 2026. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Færder for restaurant operations, especially in areas with high consumer activity such as Nøtterøy.

The industry has shown a complex development in recent years. The sales volume increased by 14.1% from 2024 to 2025, but had a decline of 6.2% in 2025 compared to 2024. The number of employees has grown significantly, from 100 in 2024 to 169 in 2026, indicating an increasing interest in the industry. EBITDA margins vary greatly, with both positive and negative values, especially in Tjøme and Veierland. This shows that the industry has both successful and challenged businesses.

In Færder, there are 30 companies registered in the restaurant industry, with a mix of AS companies (15 companies) and ENK companies (1 company). Among the most well-known companies are:

• D/s Victor As (Nøtterøy): 40 employees, established 2024
• Gimle Selskapslokaler & Catering As (Nøtterøy): 7 employees, 20% EBITDA margin
• Solsiden Hvasser As (Hvasser): 31 employees, 2% EBITDA margin
• Villa Veierland As (Veierland): 26 employees, -1% EBITDA margin

Some companies, such as Mimes Brønn As and Pavanouvas As, have no sales or operating profit yet, which may indicate new ventures or challenges in the early stages.

Restaurant operations are most concentrated in the following areas:

1. Nøtterøy: 7 companies, 95 employees, 20.5 million NOK in operating income
2. Hvasser: 2 companies, 45 employees, 7.2 million NOK in operating income
3. Tjøme: 3 companies, 30 employees, 5.8 million NOK in operating income
4. Veierland: 1 company, 26 employees, 4.3 million NOK in operating income
5. Duken: 3 companies, 22 employees, 0 sales

Nøtterøy is the most developed area, while Duken has companies without sales or operating profit. Hvasser and Tjøme show more variable balances, with both positive and negative EBITDA values.

The industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcy, with no registered bankruptcies. Nevertheless, some companies show negative EBITDA values, especially in Tjøme and Veierland. For example, Skafferiet Tjøme As had an EBITDA of -272,000 NOK in 2023, and Villa Veierland As had an EBITDA of -47,000 NOK in 2023. This indicates that some businesses must handle economic challenges, even though they are not bankrupt.

For entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry in Færder, there are both opportunities and challenges. The strong growth in the number of employees (from 100 in 2024 to 169 in 2026) and the positive sales growth in 2025 (14.1%) show potential. Nøtterøy is particularly interesting due to high consumer activity and more businesses. However, entrepreneurs must be prepared for variable operating results, as shown by companies with negative EBITDA values. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and assess market conditions in Færder.

The broader industry (restaurant/café) in Færder has 37 companies, showing that the restaurant industry is part of a larger sector. The broader industry had a sales volume of 54.4 million NOK in 2025, which is higher than the restaurant industry alone. Among the key peer companies in this sector are:

• Herr Og Fru As (café, 14 employees, 14 million NOK in sales)
• Baron Vestfold As (pizzeria, 13 employees, 9.8 million NOK in sales)
• Ghassan Pizza As (pizzeria, 11 employees, 0 sales)

The broader industry shows more stable development, but also includes companies with 0 sales, such as Ghassan Pizza As and Pour As. This shows that the industry has both successful and challenged businesses.

The restaurant industry in Færder has shown both strong growth and challenges in recent years. With 30 companies and a combined sales volume of over 40 million NOK in 2025, the industry is an important part of the municipality's economy. Nøtterøy is the most developed area, while other areas such as Tjøme and Veierland show more variable balances. Entrepreneurs should consider opportunities in Nøtterøy, but be prepared for variable operating results. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and assess market conditions in Færder.