The Restaurant Industry in Indre Østfold: Current Status and Outlook

The restaurant industry in Indre Østfold is an important part of the local economy, with 70 registered companies in the municipality. In 2025, the industry had 228 employees, showing a decline from 2024 but an increase in 2026. Sales have been variable over the years, with a 3.3% decline from 2024 to 2025, but a 3.7% increase in 2024. One of the most notable developments is the single bankruptcy case in the industry, namely Raymonds Diner Askim As, which was registered in 2025. This shows that the industry has its challenges, but also potential for growth and innovation.

Sales Development Over the Years

Employees Over the Years

Sales have been most stable from 2017 to 2019, with an increase of over 12%. Thereafter, there was a decline in 2020 and 2021, followed by an increase in 2022. Employees have also been variable, with a 20% decline in 2021, but a 14.9% increase in 2026. This shows that the industry has both challenges and opportunities for growth.

In Indre Østfold, there are 70 companies registered in the restaurant industry. The most represented organizational forms are AS (28 companies) and ENK (3 companies). Below are some examples of companies in the industry:

• Gobiten Mysen As – Mørstadgata 3, Mysen
• Pepask As – Rådhusgata 6, Askim
• Fairtale As – David Blids gate 6, Mysen
• Askim Corner As – Rådhusgata 21, Askim
• Askim Kro As – Buersvingen 4, Askim
• Askim Pizza As – Dr.Randers gate 5, Askim
• Nivu As – Møbelgata 1, Mysen
• La Mòss As – David Blids gate 1, Mysen
• Orkide Restaurant As – Rådhusgata 4, Askim
• Steen Catering As – Rådhusgata 6, Askim
• Ming Wah Kinarestaurant Hao Ming Song – Haugomgata 12, Askim
• Panorama Di Roma As – Høgliveien 14A, Mysen
• Skafferiet V/ Malin T. Nordby – Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 16, Askim
• Café Sammen As – Guderudgata 2, Askim
• July Tea Askim As – Torget 7, Askim
• Meso Restaurant – Rådhusgata 3, Askim

These companies have variable numbers of employees and sales, with some having higher income and others having lower or no income. There are also some companies that have been bankrupt, such as Raymonds Diner Askim As.

The restaurant industry is most active in Askim, Mysen, and Spydeberg. Below is an overview of the activity in these cities:

Askim has the highest number of companies and employees, with sales of 57.1M NOK and an EBITDA of 3.3M NOK. Mysen also has a high number of companies and employees, with sales of 31.5M NOK and an EBITDA of 1.4M NOK. Spydeberg has fewer companies, but a higher EBITDA per employee. This shows that Askim and Mysen are the most central cities for the restaurant industry in Indre Østfold.

The industry has been affected by the bankruptcy of Raymonds Diner Askim As, which was registered in 2025. This company had no income, no employees, and no EBITDA. This shows that the industry has its challenges, but also that it is possible to establish new companies. There are also several companies with low income or no income, such as Fairtale As, Askim Corner As, and Panorama Di Roma As. This may indicate a certain degree of uncertainty in the industry, but also that it is possible to establish new companies with potential for growth.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a company in the restaurant industry in Indre Østfold, it is important to consider the development of the last few years. Sales have been variable, with a 3.3% decline from 2024 to 2025, but a 3.7% increase in 2024. Employees have also been variable, with a 20% decline in 2021, but a 14.9% increase in 2026. This shows that the industry has both challenges and opportunities for growth. It is also important to be aware of the bankruptcy of Raymonds Diner Askim As, which shows that it is possible to establish new companies, but also that there are challenges in the industry. Entrepreneurs should also be aware of the existing companies' income, EBITDA, and number of employees, to assess the opportunities for growth and competition in the industry.

The broader category restaurant / café has 93 companies in Indre Østfold, showing that there are more companies in this category than in the restaurant industry. Sales in this category have been higher, with an increase of 52.5% from 2021 to 2022, but a decline of 32.2% from 2024 to 2025. Employees have also been variable, with an increase of 15.9% from 2021 to 2022, but a decline of 4.4% from 2024 to 2025. This shows that the category has both opportunities and challenges for growth. Below is a list of some of the companies in this category but not in the restaurant industry:

• Coop Øst Sa Avd 2224 Obs Slitu Kafeteria – Morenen, 1859 Slitu
• Fredriks Pizza Og Restaurant As – Stasjonsgata 40, 1820 Spydeberg
• Fossum Kollektivet Stiftelsen Avd Cafe Fossum – Stasjonsgata 13, 1820 Spydeberg
• Snacbaren Mysen As – Torggata 2, 1850 Mysen
• Baba Sushi Askim As – Vammaveien 16, 1830 Askim
• Cafe Johanna Ans R Flugeim Aa Starheim – Trøgstadveien 2, 1830 Askim
• Cafe Planken Said – Jernbanegata 2, 1850 Mysen
• City Grill & Leasing As – Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 8, 1830 Askim
• Coffee House Alkatlaby – Rådhusgata 6, 1830 Askim
• Finnestad Vannverk 3 Svendsen – Finnestadveien 497, 1880 Eidsberg
• Gateau By Martine Borgås – Risengveien 29, 1814 Askim
• Hav Og Ild As – Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 6, 1830 Askim
• Iman Takeaway As – Korsegårdveien 48, 1809 Askim
• Joto Sushi Duc Quang Tran – Guderudgata 14, 1830 Askim
• Kafferom Stepanets – Holmveien 17, 1850 Mysen
• Kirkens Bymisjon Mysen Frivilligsentral Og Kafe – Kløverveien 11, 1850 Mysen
• Kopperudfoto/mitt Andre Hjem Camilla Kopperud Borch – Stasjonsmester Frosts gate 1, 1830 Askim
• Linya Xia – Guderudgata 11E, 1830 Askim
• Mirin Sushi As – Henstad alle 1C, 1830 Askim
• Mysen Sushi Og Mer As – Smedgata 18, 1850 Mysen
• Slitu Pizza Service Aziz Omar Salam – Peter Slotsviks vei 2B, 1859 Slitu
• Stubben Kafé, Selskapslokaler Og Catering Svenn Forbord – Guderudgata 5, 1830 Askim
• Sushi Teria As – Knapstadveien 2A, 1823

These companies have variable numbers of employees and sales, with some having higher income and others having lower or no income. There are also some companies with low income or no income, such as Baba Sushi Askim As and Joto Sushi Duc Quang Tran. This shows that the category has both opportunities and challenges for growth.

The restaurant industry in Indre Østfold has both opportunities and challenges for growth. There are 70 companies in the industry, with variable sales and number of employees over the years. There is also the bankruptcy of Raymonds Diner Askim As, which shows that it is possible to establish new companies, but also that there are challenges in the industry. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the existing companies' income, EBITDA, and number of employees, to assess the opportunities for growth and competition in the industry. It is also important to be aware of the broader category restaurant / café, which has 93 companies in Indre Østfold, and which has both opportunities and challenges for growth. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find the right addresses in Indre Østfold for the restaurant industry, where it is natural and possible to start a company.