The Restaurant Industry in Nannestad

The restaurant industry in Nannestad is a dynamic sector with 16 registered companies in the municipality. In recent years, the number of employees has increased significantly, from 35 in 2016 to 123 in 2026. Although there have been some challenges, such as the bankruptcy of Tre Konsepter As in 2026, the data show a general stabilization and growth in the sector. Nannestad has a variety of restaurants distributed across different neighborhoods, with particular activity in Holter and Nannestad. For entrepreneurs, this can be an opportunity, especially in areas with good economic performance and growth in the number of employees.

In recent years, sales in the restaurant industry in Nannestad have shown variations, with a sharp decline of 65.5% in 2019, but a gradual increase since 2020. In 2025, sales reached NOK 15.3 million, an increase of 2.4% compared to 2024. The number of employees, however, has shown strong growth, with an increase of 57.7% from 2024 to 2025 and a further 9.8% in 2026. This indicates that the sector has become more labor-intensive, which can be an advantage for local employers and entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the municipality.

In Nannestad, there are 16 companies registered in the restaurant industry. The most represented organizational forms are AS (6 companies) and Komm (1 company). Some of the most well-known companies include:

• Quik Burger As (Åsgreina) – 78 employees
• Saigon Mat & Sushi As (Nannestad) – 14 employees
• Trugstad Gård As (Holter) – 14 employees
• Nannestad Pizza Bar As (Nannestad) – 5 employees
• Masala Junction Ahmed (Holter) – 0 employees

There is also a registered bankruptcy, Tre Konsepter As, which had 0 employees and 0 sales in 2026. This shows that although there are some challenges, there are also opportunities for new companies in the municipality.

The restaurant industry in Nannestad is distributed across several neighborhoods, with the following distribution:

Holter has the most profitable company, Trugstad Gård As, with an operating income of NOK 9.3 million and an EBITDA of NOK 2.6 million. Nannestad also has more companies, but with lower economic performance compared to Holter. Åsgreina has the highest number of employees, but no sales or operating income.

In recent years, there has been a bankruptcy in the restaurant industry in Nannestad, namely Tre Konsepter As in 2026. This company had 0 employees and 0 sales, indicating serious economic challenges. Although there is a bankruptcy, the data show that there are several companies that have shown positive development, such as Trugstad Gård As in Holter and Saigon Mat & Sushi As in Nannestad. This shows that the industry has both challenges and opportunities, and that it is important to analyze individual companies' economic performance before establishing oneself in the municipality.

For entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry in Nannestad, there are both opportunities and challenges. There is growth in the number of employees, which indicates increasing demand for labor in the sector. This can be an advantage for new companies seeking to establish themselves in the municipality. There are also opportunities in areas such as Holter, where Trugstad Gård As has shown good economic performance. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of the economic challenges, such as the bankruptcy of Tre Konsepter As, and carefully analyze market conditions before making decisions to start a company in Nannestad.

The broader restaurant/café industry in Nannestad has 23 companies, showing that there are more companies in this category than in the individual restaurant industry. Sales in this industry decreased by 13.4% from 2016 to 2017, but have shown a gradual increase since 2020. In 2025, sales reached NOK 15.3 million, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2024. The number of employees has also shown strong growth, with an increase of 56.2% from 2024 to 2025. This shows that the broader industry has a more stable development compared to the individual restaurant industry. Some of the most well-known companies in this category include Nannestad Pizza As and Grabit Norge As, although some of them have 0 sales or are in bankruptcy.

The restaurant industry in Nannestad has shown both growth and challenges in recent years. There is an increase in the number of employees, which indicates growing demand for labor in the sector. There are also opportunities in areas such as Holter, where Trugstad Gård As has shown good economic performance. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of the economic challenges, such as the bankruptcy of Tre Konsepter As, and carefully analyze market conditions before making decisions to start a company in Nannestad. With the right strategy and analysis, it may be possible to establish oneself in this sector and contribute to the economic development of the municipality.