The Restaurant Industry in Nesodden: Current Status and Outlook

The restaurant industry in Nesodden has shown dynamic development in recent years, with both strong growth and challenges. In 2026, there are 21 companies in the industry, with 216 employees and annual revenues of NOK 22.2 million. In recent years, the industry has experienced growth in the number of employees (from 196 in 2025 to 216 in 2026), but a decline in sales (from NOK 33.5 million in 2024 to NOK 22.2 million in 2025). This indicates that the industry has been affected by economic fluctuations and competitive pressure, especially in 2025. However, the 2026 figures show an increase in sales (NOK 22.2M) compared to 2025, which may indicate a gradual stabilization.

Nesoddtangen is the most active area with 5 companies and 103 employees, while Fagerstrand and Bjørnemyr have shown significant variations in income and operating profit. Companies such as Kunstkafeen As and Café Tangenten As have proven to be stable actors with positive operating profits and high EBITDA margins. At the same time, there are several companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may indicate economic challenges in certain parts of the industry.

The industry has experienced a complex development in recent years. Sales figures showed strong growth from 2016 to 2021, with a peak of NOK 52.3 million in 2021. Then there was a decline of 38.1% in 2022 and 5.1% in 2023, followed by a gradual increase in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, sales figures are NOK 22.2 million, which shows an increase of 10.2% compared to 2025.

Regarding the number of employees, the industry has shown a more stable development. There were 216 employees in 2026, an increase of 10.2% compared to 2025. This is, however, lower than the highest level in 2022 (211 employees). It is clear that the industry has been affected by variations in operating profit and income, but the number of employees has remained relatively stable.

In recent years, the industry has experienced both growth and decline, but there is a clear trend towards stabilization in 2026. This may indicate that the industry has adapted to economic challenges and has found new strategies to maintain operations and employees.

In Nesodden, there are 21 companies in the restaurant industry, with a dominant share of AS companies (13 companies). The main companies include:

• Kunstkafeen As (Hellvikalleen 60, Nesodden): 40 employees, operating profit of NOK -339,000, EBITDA of NOK -148,000.
• Café Tangenten As (Fjordvangveien 58, Nesodden): 12 employees, operating profit of NOK 1.2 million, EBITDA of NOK 1.4 million.
• Annas Hybel As (Fjellstrandveien 1, Fjellstrand): 21 employees, operating profit of NOK -32,000, EBITDA of NOK 85,000.
• Pizza Nesodden As (Vestveien 51, Nesoddtangen): 19 employees, operating profit of NOK -63,000, EBITDA of NOK 135,000.
• Fagerstrand Grill As (Myklerudveien 5, Fagerstrand): 6 employees, operating profit of NOK -251,000, EBITDA of NOK -236,000.

Most companies have negative EBITDA margins, which indicates economic challenges. However, there are also companies that have proven to be stable and profitable, such as Café Tangenten As. There are also several companies with high income and operating profit, but with a lower number of employees, which may indicate a focus on efficiency and cost control.

The restaurant industry in Nesodden is distributed across several areas, with the most activity in Nesoddtangen. Here, there are 5 companies and 103 employees, with a total sales of NOK 12.3 million. Nesodden has 3 companies and 66 employees, with a total sales of NOK 18.3 million. Fagerstrand has 2 companies and 38 employees, with a total sales of NOK 2.0 million. Bjørnemyr has 2 companies and 23 employees, with a total sales of NOK 2.0 million. Fjellstrand has 1 company and 21 employees, with a total sales of NOK 5.0 million.

The most stable areas are Nesoddtangen and Nesodden, with high sales figures and relatively high EBITDA margins. Fagerstrand and Bjørnemyr have shown significant variations in income and operating profit, which may indicate economic challenges in these areas. Fjellstrand has a relatively stable income, but with a lower number of employees compared to other areas.

The industry has experienced both growth and decline in recent years, with variations in operating profit and EBITDA margins. In 2022, Fagerstrand had sales of NOK 2.0 million and an operating profit of NOK -251,000, while Bjørnemyr had sales of NOK 2.0 million and an operating profit of NOK -118,000. This indicates that these areas have been affected by economic challenges, especially in 2022 and 2023.

In 2023, Nesoddtangen had sales of NOK 12.8 million and an operating profit of NOK 16,000, while Nesodden had sales of NOK 18.3 million and an operating profit of NOK -217,000. This shows that there are variations in operating profit and EBITDA margins between different areas in Nesodden. There are also several companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may indicate economic challenges in certain parts of the industry.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering starting a restaurant in Nesodden, it is important to consider the development of the industry in recent years. The industry has shown growth in the number of employees (from 196 in 2025 to 216 in 2026), but a decline in sales (from NOK 33.5 million in 2024 to NOK 22.2 million in 2025). This indicates that the industry has been affected by economic fluctuations and competitive pressure, especially in 2025. However, the 2026 figures show an increase in sales (NOK 22.2M) compared to 2025, which may indicate a gradual stabilization.

Nesoddtangen is the most active area with 5 companies and 103 employees, while Fagerstrand and Bjørnemyr have shown significant variations in income and operating profit. Companies such as Kunstkafeen As and Café Tangenten As have proven to be stable actors with positive operating profits and high EBITDA margins. At the same time, there are several companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may indicate economic challenges in certain parts of the industry.

For entrepreneurs, it may be beneficial to focus on areas with higher EBITDA margins, such as Nesoddtangen, and to take into account the development of recent years. It is also important to be aware of the economic challenges in certain parts of the industry, and to find strategies to maintain operations and employees.

The broader industry restaurant / café in Nesodden has shown a more stable development compared to the restaurant industry. In 2026, there are 27 companies in the industry, with 263 employees and annual revenues of NOK 38.3 million. This is an increase compared to the restaurant industry, which had 21 companies and 216 employees in 2026.

The most important companies in the broader industry include:

• Tony's Sushi Og Thai Restaurant As (Kapellveien 84, Nesoddtangen): 12 employees, EBITDA of NOK 997,000, sales of NOK 8.6 million.
• Andante Kafé (Kongleveien 2, Nesoddtangen): 6 employees, EBITDA of NOK 0, sales of NOK 0.
• Daegens Kaffe As (Flateby Skogsvei 15, Nesodden): 8 employees, EBITDA of NOK 0, sales of NOK 0.
• O Sole Mio V/cesare Noschese (Tangenveien 129, Nesoddtangen): 1 employee, EBITDA of NOK 0, sales of NOK 0.
• Viva Napoli Nesodden As (Gamle Hellvikvei 3A, Nesodden): 9 employees, EBITDA of NOK 0, sales of NOK 0.
• Kaffe Og Sånt As (Lyngåsveien 24, Nesoddtangen): 0 employees, EBITDA of NOK -735,000, sales of NOK 7.7 million.

The broader industry has shown a more stable development, with higher sales and number of employees compared to the restaurant industry. This indicates that the broader industry has better economic conditions and more stable companies. However, there are also companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may indicate economic challenges in certain parts of the industry.

The restaurant industry in Nesodden has shown a dynamic development in recent years, with both strong growth and challenges. In 2026, there are 21 companies in the industry, with 216 employees and annual revenues of NOK 22.2 million. In recent years, the industry has experienced growth in the number of employees (from 196 in 2025 to 216 in 2026), but a decline in sales (from NOK 33.5 million in 2024 to NOK 22.2 million in 2025). This indicates that the industry has been affected by economic fluctuations and competitive pressure, especially in 2025. However, the 2026 figures show an increase in sales (NOK 22.2M) compared to 2025, which may indicate a gradual stabilization.

Nesoddtangen is the most active area with 5 companies and 103 employees, while Fagerstrand and Bjørnemyr have shown significant variations in income and operating profit. Companies such as Kunstkafeen As and Café Tangenten As have proven to be stable actors with positive operating profits and high EBITDA margins. At the same time, there are several companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may indicate economic challenges in certain parts of the industry.

For entrepreneurs, it may be beneficial to focus on areas with higher EBITDA margins, such as Nesoddtangen, and to take into account the development of recent years. It is also important to be aware of the economic challenges in certain parts of the industry, and to find strategies to maintain operations and employees. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Nesodden for the restaurant industry, based on economic and geographical conditions.