The Restaurant Industry in Måsøy: Current Status and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Måsøy is a small but dynamic sector with four registered companies in the municipality. The four companies primarily operate in Havøysund, and the industry has been marked by significant variations in sales and number of employees over time. Although there is a certain degree of instability, data indicates potential for growth, particularly in 2025. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses in Måsøy for this industry, with a focus on natural conditions and local needs.

The industry has experienced significant variations in sales and number of employees over time. Sales reached a peak of NOK 5.2 million in 2018, but fell to NOK 2.4 million in 2022 before a partial recovery to NOK 3.0 million in 2025. The number of employees has been more stable, with a peak of 31 employees in 2023 and a decline to 11 employees in 2026. This indicates a certain degree of instability, which may be attributed to external factors such as the pandemic and market conditions.

Table: Sales and Employees Over Time (NOK)

There are four companies registered in the restaurant industry in Måsøy, all operating in Havøysund. The key companies are:

1. Video Kroa As (Strandgata 164, Havøysund): AS-organization type, 8 employees, operates with a negative EBITDA of -NOK 73,000.
2. Havets Smak As (Lomvannsveien 24, Havøysund): AS-organization type, 4 employees, has no sales or operating income.
3. Concord Invest As (Lomvannsveien 24, Havøysund): AS-organization type, 0 employees, with a positive EBITDA of NOK 82,000.
4. Kuth Eiendom As (Strandgata 164B, Havøysund): AS-organization type, 0 employees, with an EBITDA of NOK 190,000.

Most companies are organized as AS, and there is some variation in financial results. Some companies have negative EBITDA, which may indicate economic challenges.

All four companies in the restaurant industry in Måsøy operate in Havøysund, which is the only location in the municipality with activity in this industry. Havøysund has:

• 2 companies
• 12 employees
• NOK 3.0 million operating income
• NOK 3.0 million sales
• NOK 960,000 wages
• NOK -85,000 operating profit
• NOK -73,000 EBITDA
• NOK 1.4 million gross profit
• NOK -553,000 equity
• NOK 1.1 million debt
• 9% sales growth
• -2% EBITDA margin
• 47% gross margin
• -2% operating margin

This shows that Havøysund is an important hub for the restaurant industry in Måsøy, but there are also challenges with negative results and high debt.

The industry has been marked by variations in operating profits and sales. None of the four companies are registered as bankrupt, but two of them have negative EBITDA (Video Kroa As and Havets Smak As). This may indicate economic challenges, particularly for Havets Smak As, which has no sales or operating income. There is also a certain degree of instability in the number of employees, with a decline from 31 employees in 2023 to 11 employees in 2026. This may be due to market conditions or operational challenges.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering starting a company in the restaurant industry in Måsøy, it is important to be aware of the variations in sales and number of employees over time. Havøysund is the only location in the municipality with activity in this industry, and it may be advantageous to focus on this area. There are also opportunities to leverage local conditions, such as tourism and culture, to create a unique offering. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Måsøy for this industry, with a focus on natural conditions and local needs.

Outlook for Broader Industry (Restaurant/Café)

The broader industry restaurant/café in Måsøy has 6 companies, showing that there are more companies in this category than in the specific restaurant industry. Sales and number of employees have been more stable in this category, with a higher number of employees in 2023 (31) compared to the restaurant industry (31). There are also two companies in this category that are not registered in the restaurant industry, namely Tuga Kafe Ans (Dalveien 22, Havøysund), which has NOK 0 sales and 0 employees. This shows that there may be challenges for companies in this category, but also opportunities for growth in a broader industry.

The restaurant industry in Måsøy is a small but dynamic sector with four companies in the municipality. The four companies primarily operate in Havøysund, and the industry has been marked by significant variations in sales and number of employees over time. Although there is a certain degree of instability, data indicates potential for growth, particularly in 2025. For entrepreneurs considering starting a company in this industry, it is important to be aware of the variations in sales and number of employees over time. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses in Måsøy for this industry, with a focus on natural conditions and local needs.