The Restaurant Industry in Lund: Current Status and Future Perspectives

The restaurant industry in Lund has shown a mix of stability and growth over the past few years. There are five companies registered in the industry, with three being AS entities and two being ENK entities. In total, there are 22 employees in the industry, with an EBITDA margin of 11% and a gross profit of 66%. The most notable companies are Happy Time Nærbø As and Pizzamani As, which have high revenues and labor costs. There are no bankrupt companies in the industry, indicating a relatively stable market structure. However, data shows that two of the companies (Fryd Kaffe Og Vinbar As and Bondeheimen Bevertningssted Åge Sand) have zero revenue, which may indicate operational challenges or newly established businesses.

The industry has experienced significant sales variation over time, with a large increase from 2020 to 2021 (389.6%). Sales have since remained stable, with a marginal increase of 4.1% from 2024 to 2025. Total sales in 2025 amounted to NOK 10.0 million, with an annual growth rate of 2%. Employees have shown a more gradual development, with a sharp increase from 2020 to 2021 (400%) and stable growth since then. In 2026, there are 19 employees in the industry, indicating a positive trend. The EBITDA margin of 11% and gross profit of 66% suggest relatively efficient operations in the industry.

The following companies are registered in the restaurant industry in Lund:

The two AS entities (Happy Time and Pizzamani) have high revenues and labor costs, while the two ENK entities and Fryd Kaffe have no reported revenues. This may indicate that these companies are either newly established or not actively operating.

All companies in the restaurant industry in Lund are registered in Moi, which is the only area in the municipality with activity in this industry. There are no reported companies in other districts or areas in Lund. This indicates that Moi is the primary center for the restaurant industry in the municipality, with a concentration of businesses in this area.

There are no bankrupt companies in the restaurant industry in Lund, indicating a relatively stable market structure. However, data shows that two of the companies (Fryd Kaffe Og Vinbar As and Bondeheimen Bevertningssted Åge Sand) have zero revenue, which may indicate operational challenges or newly established businesses. Employees have shown a sharp increase from 2020 to 2021 (400%), which may be linked to increased demand for restaurants in the municipality. Sales have also shown a significant increase during the same period, underscoring a positive development in the industry.

Data suggests that the restaurant industry in Lund is experiencing positive development, with stable growth in sales and the number of employees. The EBITDA margin of 11% and gross profit of 66% indicate efficient operations in the industry. However, aspiring entrepreneurs should be aware of the challenges highlighted by the two companies with zero revenue. This may indicate challenges in establishing and operating restaurant businesses in the municipality, particularly for new companies. Nevertheless, there are clear signs of increasing demand for restaurants in Lund, which may provide opportunities for new entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in this industry.

The restaurant industry in Lund shows a mix of stability and growth, with a relatively high EBITDA margin and increasing demand for restaurants in the municipality. There are no bankrupt companies, indicating a stable market structure. However, aspiring entrepreneurs should be aware of the challenges highlighted by the two companies with zero revenue. This may indicate challenges in establishing and operating restaurant businesses in the municipality, particularly for new companies. Nevertheless, there are clear signs of increasing demand for restaurants in Lund, which may provide opportunities for new entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in this industry.