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The Restaurant Industry in Nærøysund: Current Situation and Future Outlook
Economic Overview, Companies, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Municipality of Nærøysund, Trøndelag, Norway
Executive Summary
Nærøysund has an active restaurant industry with 15 registered companies in the municipality, divided into two main areas: Rørvik and Kolvereid. The companies show a mix of stable businesses and newly established businesses, with a growing number of employees since 2020. Rørvik dominates with 13 companies, while Kolvereid has two. Economic data shows that the businesses have variable income, with both positive and negative EBITDA margins. The industry has shown an increase in sales and employees since 2020, but there are challenges in some companies, such as Lauritz Plass AS and Milano Rørvik AS, which report negative results.
Economic Overview
Sales and employee development (2016–2025):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16.9M | 44 |
| 2017 | 11.7M | 47 |
| 2018 | 11.7M | 39 |
| 2019 | 11.4M | 34 |
| 2020 | 18.7M | 54 |
| 2021 | 21.5M | 65 |
| 2022 | 21.6M | 72 |
| 2023 | 18.4M | 72 |
| 2024 | 20.2M | 72 |
| 2025 | 22.1M | 81 |
Sales have grown by 29.6% from 2020 to 2025, with a stable increase after 2020. The number of employees has increased by 86% from 2020 to 2026, from 54 to 92. This shows strong growth in the industry after a period of decline in 2017–2019.
Companies in the Industry
Registered companies in Nærøysund (2026):
- Lauritz Plass AS (Kolvereid): 22 employees, EBITDA -29%, operating result -564,000 NOK.
- Milano Rørvik AS (Rørvik): 18 employees, EBITDA -6%, operating result -415,000 NOK.
- Hamstad Butikkdrift AS (Rørvik): 15 employees, EBITDA 4%, operating result 153,400 NOK.
- Napoli Pizzarestaurant Rørvik AS (Rørvik): 8 employees, EBITDA 18%, operating result 1.5M NOK.
- Gsk Kafedrift AS (Rørvik): New company (2024), no data.
- Penthicha Parain (Rørvik): New company (2026), no data.
Organizational form: 9 of 15 companies are AS, with a total of 101 employees, operating result 647,400 NOK and EBITDA 1.0M NOK.
Business Geography
Distribution of business in the municipality:
| Location | Number of companies | Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rørvik | 13 | 70 | 22.4M | 6% |
| Kolvereid | 2 | 31 | 1.8M | -29% |
Rørvik has a higher concentration of companies and higher sales compared to Kolvereid. Rørvik also has higher EBITDA margins (6%) compared to Kolvereid (-29%).
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcies and financial challenges:
No companies in the industry are registered as bankrupt, but some companies have negative EBITDA margins:
- Lauritz Plass AS (Kolvereid): EBITDA -29%.
- Milano Rørvik AS (Rørvik): EBITDA -6%.
- Follakroa AS (Foldereid): EBITDA 0%.
Growth and stability:
- Napoli Pizzarestaurant Rørvik AS has shown strong growth of 34% in sales in 2025.
- Hamstad Butikkdrift AS has a positive EBITDA of 4% and a sales growth of 6%.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Opportunities and challenges:
- Stable growth potential: Sales and number of employees have grown significantly since 2020, indicating a stable establishment of the industry in the municipality.
- Importance of location: Rørvik is an important central town for restaurant operations, with higher sales and better EBITDA margins compared to Kolvereid.
- Differentiation necessary: Companies such as Napoli Pizzarestaurant Rørvik AS have shown that a unique offering policy can provide high growth and profitability.
- Financial challenges: Companies with negative EBITDA margins (such as Lauritz Plass AS) show that there are challenges in achieving profitability, especially in Kolvereid.
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Nærøysund for restaurant operations, with a focus on areas with high purchasing power and good accessibility.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
Outlook for the broader industry (restaurant/café)
Broader industry (restaurant/café) in Nærøysund:
- Number of companies: 21 (the restaurant industry has 15 companies).
- Sales (2025): 31.4M NOK (the restaurant industry has 22.1M NOK).
- Number of employees (2026): 125 (the restaurant industry has 92 employees).
Peer companies in the broader industry (not in restaurant):
| Name | Address | Sales (NOK) | Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64gradernord AS | Havnegata 3C, Rørvik | 9.4M | 18 | -118,000 |
| Coop Midt Norge SA | Sentrumsgata 2, Kolvereid | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Henrys AS | Torvskjåsvingen 59, Rørvik | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Conclusion: The broader industry (restaurant/café) has higher sales and more companies compared to the restaurant industry. This indicates that cafes and coffee bars are an important part of the industry in the municipality.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 75 Coop Cafe Kolvereid | cafe | Sentrumsgata 2, 7970 Kolvereid | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Crispy Roll Sushi Granheim | sushi restaurant | Torvskjåsvingen 59, 7900 Rørvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Henrys As | coffeehouse | Kjøpmannsgata 14, 7900 Rørvik | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Marianas Bakeri As | cafe | Sentrumsgata 7A, 7970 Kolvereid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Strandstua Lunch Og Kaffebar Ans | coffeehouse | Sentrumsgata, 7970 Kolvereid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 64gradernord As | cafe | Havnegata 3C, 7900 Rørvik | NOK 9.4M | 18 | NOK -118.0K |
Conclusion
Nærøysund has a growing restaurant industry with potential for further development, especially in Rørvik. Sales and number of employees have grown significantly since 2020, but there are challenges in some companies, such as Lauritz Plass AS and Milano Rørvik AS. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Rørvik, where there is higher sales and better EBITDA margins. It is also important to differentiate from competitors and focus on unique offerings. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and strategies to achieve profitability in the industry.