The Restaurant Industry in Hå: Current Status and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Hå municipality has shown a mix of stability and growth over recent years. In 2025, the industry reported 91 employees and 15.6 million NOK in sales, representing a 9.9% increase compared to 2024. There are 15 companies in the industry, with a mix of AS and ENK entities. Nærbø is the most active area, with four companies and 38 employees, while Sirevåg has shown extreme sales growth (1584%) in 2025. The industry has not recorded any bankruptcies in recent years, but some companies have reported zero sales or employees, which may indicate challenges in certain parts of the municipality.

The industry has experienced a gradual increase in sales over recent years, rising from 11.7 million NOK in 2016 to 15.6 million NOK in 2025. This represents an average annual growth of 4.5% since 2016. Employee numbers have been more variable, with a minimum of 71 employees in 2019 and a maximum of 92 employees in 2026. There was a 21.1% increase in sales from 2019 to 2020, which may be linked to the opening of new companies or increased activity in the area. EBITDA margins range between 3% and 25%, with an average margin of 11% for the industry.

There are 15 companies in the restaurant industry in Hå, with a mix of AS and ENK entities. The most well-known companies include:

• Nærbø Pizza As (18 employees, 10.3 million NOK in sales)
• Snadder Gatekjøkken Haugland (6 employees, 2.1 million NOK in sales)
• Svingen Grill As (1 employee, 1.3 million NOK in sales)

The organizational forms show that 8 of the companies are AS entities, while 2 are ENK entities. AS entities have an average of 68 employees and 15.9 million NOK in sales, while ENK entities have 24 employees and 2.1 million NOK in sales. There are no reported bankruptcies in the industry, but several companies have zero sales or employees, which may indicate challenges in operations or closure.

Activity in the restaurant industry is distributed across several neighborhoods in Hå, with Nærbø being the most active area:

Nærbø has the highest sales and number of employees, while Sirevåg has shown extreme sales growth (1584%) in 2025. Brusand and Varhaug have companies with zero sales, which may indicate challenges in these areas.

The industry has not recorded any bankruptcies in recent years, indicating relative stability. However, there are several companies with zero sales or employees, such as:

• Roxman Bakeri & Konditori As Avd Nærbø (0 employees, 0 sales)
• Varhaug Stasjon Pizza & Grill As (0 employees, 0 sales)
• Aroy D Thairestaurant Og Takeaway As (0 employees, 0 sales)

This may indicate that some companies have faced operational challenges or have been closed. There are also companies that have shown extreme growth, such as Svingen Grill As with a 1584% sales growth in 2025, which may be linked to specialization or marketing.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a company in the restaurant industry in Hå, the data show that there is potential for growth, particularly in Nærbø and Sirevåg. Sales have increased by 9.9% from 2024 to 2025, and there has been an increase in the number of employees (from 81 to 91). However, competition is high, and there are several companies with zero sales or employees, which may indicate challenges in certain parts of the municipality. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on areas with high activity, such as Nærbø, and develop unique offerings to stand out in the market.

The broader industry restaurant/café in Hå has 21 companies, showing that the industry is smaller than the broader category. Sales in this category have increased from 17.5 million NOK in 2016 to 25.6 million NOK in 2025, with an average annual growth of 5.1%. Employee numbers have been more stable, increasing from 173 to 165 employees over the same period. Peer companies in this category include:

• Lille India Sandnes As (sales: 3.7M, EBITDA: 150.0K)
• Vigrestad Pizza As (sales: 6.4M, EBITDA: 90.0K)
• Kafe Jærbuen Avd Nærbø (0 employees, 0 sales)

The broader category has more stable growth than the restaurant industry, but there are also more companies with zero sales or employees, which may indicate challenges in certain parts of the municipality.

The restaurant industry in Hå municipality shows potential for growth, particularly in Nærbø and Sirevåg, where high activity and sales growth have been recorded. However, there are challenges in certain parts of the municipality, such as Brusand and Varhaug, where several companies have zero sales or employees. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on areas with high activity and developing unique offerings to stand out in the market. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Hå for the restaurant industry, based on data and local conditions.