Industry · municipality
The Restaurant Industry in Gjøvik: Current Status and Outlook
Analysis of 48 companies, NOK 112.2 million annual revenue, and 422 employees in 2025 with one bankrupt company and comparison with broader industry (restaurant/café).
Executive Summary
Key Figures and Development
- Number of companies: 48 (total in the municipality, with 16 reported companies)
- Annual Revenue (2025): NOK 112.2 million
- Annual Revenue Growth: -11.3% from 2024 to 2025
- Number of Employees (2025): 422
- Employee Growth: -2.5% from 2024 to 2025
- Bankrupt Companies: 1 (Indian Dining As)
Development Over Time
Annual Revenue has shown variations, with a peak in 2023 (NOK 152.2 million) and a decline in 2025. Number of Employees had an increase in 2023 (507) before a decline in 2024 and 2025.
Organizational Forms
- AS: 27 companies (553 employees)
- Average EBITDA Margin: 3% (for AS companies)
- Average Gross Margin: 192% (for AS companies)
Conclusion
The industry has shown both growth and decline over time, with a current decline in both revenue and number of employees. There is one bankrupt company, but it is important to monitor developments closely.
Economic Overview
Annual Revenue and Employees
| Year | Annual Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 117.9M | 343 |
| 2017 | 136.9M | 413 |
| 2018 | 149.7M | 414 |
| 2019 | 143.2M | 468 |
| 2020 | 127.9M | 439 |
| 2021 | 136.1M | 424 |
| 2022 | 148.5M | 476 |
| 2023 | 152.2M | 507 |
| 2024 | 126.5M | 433 |
| 2025 | 112.2M | 422 |
Annual Revenue Growth
- 2016→2017: +16.1%
- 2017→2018: +9.3%
- 2018→2019: -4.3%
- 2019→2020: -10.7%
- 2020→2021: +6.5%
- 2021→2022: +9.1%
- 2022→2023: +2.5%
- 2023→2024: -16.8%
- 2024→2025: -11.3%
Employee Growth
- 2016→2017: +20.4%
- 2017→2018: +0.2%
- 2018→2019: +13.0%
- 2019→2020: -6.2%
- 2020→2021: -3.4%
- 2021→2022: +12.3%
- 2022→2023: +6.5%
- 2023→2024: -14.6%
- 2024→2025: -2.5%
Companies in the Industry
List of Companies
| Company | Address | Number of Employees | EBITDA (NOK) | Annual Revenue (NOK) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heim Gjøvik As | Hunnsvegen 1, Gjøvik | 82 | 1.1M | 16.4M | |
| Gjøvik Pizza As | Parkgata 8B, Gjøvik | 54 | 1.1M | 15.6M | |
| Fauno As | Haralds gate 8, Gjøvik | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Salt & Pepper Gjøvik As | Bakkegata 4, Gjøvik | 43 | 1.8M | 15.5M | |
| Fahlstrøm Bar & Grill As | Fahlstrøms plass 1, Gjøvik | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hygge Gjøvik As | Storgata 3, Gjøvik | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| Luna Restaurant As | Bakkegata 4, Gjøvik | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brygga Gjøvik As | Bryggevegen 2, Gjøvik | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gjøvik Hotelldrift As | Jernbanegata 5, Gjøvik | 22 | -558K | 18.7M | |
| Heritage 4 As | Kauffeldts plass 3, Gjøvik | 20 | 683K | 15.2M | |
| Multi Way As | Sivesindvegen 1, Hunndalen | 17 | 2.4M | 12.1M | |
| Norvaldtjønnås As | Niels Ødegaards gate 7, Gjøvik | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| San Marino Pizza As | Strandgata 17A, Gjøvik | 14 | 1.4M | 15.2M | |
| K& r Servering As | Jernbanesvingen 6, Gjøvik | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kruttsterk As | Krutt espressobar | Jernbanesvingen 6, Gjøvik | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Eataly Cc Gjøvik Avd 1603 | Jernbanesvingen 6, Gjøvik | 10 | 545.8K | 11.3M |
Organizational Forms
- AS: 27 companies (553 employees)
- Average EBITDA Margin: 3% (for AS companies)
- Average Gross Margin: 192% (for AS companies)
Business Geography
Distribution by City/Location
| City/Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Annual Revenue (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjøvik | 24 | 519 | 120.2M |
| Hunndalen | 3 | 34 | 12.0M |
Key Figures by City/Location
- Gjøvik: Average EBITDA margin 2%, average gross margin 204%
- Hunndalen: Average EBITDA margin 19%, average gross margin 70%
Business Dynamics
Bankrupt Companies
- Indian Dining As (Øvre Torvgate 9, Gjøvik):
- Annual Revenue: NOK 4.9M
- EBITDA: NOK 417K
- Number of Employees: 0
Other Observations
- One company is registered as bankrupt, but there are no further details about the cause.
- Bankruptcy can affect the industry through competitive conditions and resource distribution.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
- Competitive Market: With 48 companies in the municipality, competition is high, especially in Gjøvik.
- Stable Revenues: Current revenue growth is negative, but it may be possible to find locations with higher margins (such as Hunndalen).
- Establishment Potential: It is possible to establish oneself in Gjøvik, but it is important to carefully analyze competitors and market needs.
- SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses and business models in the municipality.
Outlook for Parent Industry
Comparison with Broader Industry
- Parent industry (restaurant/café) has 63 companies, while the restaurant industry has 48 companies.
- Annual Revenue (2025) for parent industry: NOK 125.8M (vs. NOK 112.2M for restaurant).
- Number of Employees (2025) for parent industry: 514 (vs. 422 for restaurant).
Peer Companies in Parent Industry
| Company | Address | EBITDA (NOK) | Number of Employees | Annual Revenue (NOK) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso House Norge As Avd Cc Gjøvik 870 | Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 Gjøvik | 436.4K | 16 | 8.7M | |
| Delight Tandoori As | Hunnsvegen 7, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dnt Osbakken Kafe | Skumsjøvegen 590, 2827 Hunndalen | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Dp Gjøvik | Strandgata 3, 2815 Gjøvik | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Dp Innlandet As | c/o Khuay Dang | Ludvig Skattums gate 13, 2819 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eiktunet Kafe | Øverbyvegen 110, 2819 Gjøvik | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Gjøvik Kafe Og Catering As Konkursbo | Tordenskjolds gate 1, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hemkosli As | Birivegen 56, 2836 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Jako Sushi As | Jernbanegata 5, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 44 | 0 | |
| Kjøkken Og Kaffe Avd 1370 Cc Gjøvik | CC Gjøvik | Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Levangs Schnitzelhus | Kalkvegen 11, 2818 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nawarat Thai Mat As | Tordenskjolds gate 1, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| New Foodiez Azimi | Trondhjemsvegen 9, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| New Sushi Factory As | Trondhjemsvegen 11A, 2821 Gjøvik | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mr. Uy As | Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 Gjøvik | -101K | 14 | 4.3M |
Conclusion
The parent industry has higher revenue and number of employees, but the restaurant industry has more stable figures. Entrepreneurs should consider both the industry's potential and competitive conditions.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso House Norge As Avd Cc Gjøvik 870 | coffeehouse | Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 8.7M | 16 | NOK 436.4K |
| Delight Tandoori As | sushi restaurant | Hunnsvegen 7, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dnt Osbakken Kafe | cafe | Skumsjøvegen 590, 2827 Hunndalen | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Dp Gjøvik | pizza delivery / takeaway | Strandgata 3, 2815 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Dp Innlandet As | pizza delivery / takeaway | c/o Khuay Dang|Ludvig Skattums gate 13, 2819 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eiktunet Kafe | cafe | Øverbyvegen 110, 2819 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Gjøvik Kafe Og Catering As Konkursbo | cafe | Tordenskjolds gate 1, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hemkosli As | asian restaurant | Birivegen 56, 2836 | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Jako Sushi As | sushi restaurant | Jernbanegata 5, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 44 | NOK 0 |
| Kjøkken Og Kaffe Avd 1370 Cc Gjøvik | cafe | CC Gjøvik|Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Levangs Schnitzelhus | cafe | Kalkvegen 11, 2818 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nawarat Thai Mat As | asian restaurant | Tordenskjolds gate 1, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| New Foodiez Azimi | asian restaurant | Trondhjemsvegen 9, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| New Sushi Factory As | sushi restaurant | Trondhjemsvegen 11A, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mr. Uy As | asian restaurant | Jernbanesvingen 6, 2821 Gjøvik | NOK 4.3M | 14 | NOK -101.0K |
Conclusion
Summary
The restaurant industry in Gjøvik has shown variations in revenue and number of employees over time, with a current decline. There is one bankrupt company, but it is important to monitor developments closely. The parent industry (restaurant/café) has higher revenue and number of employees, but the restaurant industry has more stable figures. Entrepreneurs should consider both the industry's potential and competitive conditions. SmartGrunder can help find optimal addresses and business models in the municipality.