The Restaurant Industry in Nordre Land: Current Situation and Future Opportunities

The restaurant industry in Nordre Land consists of 7 companies, with a mix of AS entities and sole proprietorships. The industry has experienced both strong growth periods and challenges, especially after 2021. The most active companies are Dokka Pizza As and San Marino Herman As, while newer companies such as Milano Dokka As and San Marino Dokka As have yet to generate revenue. Economic trends show a significant decline in 2025, but there are opportunities to leverage the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality.

Economic data shows that sales in the restaurant industry in Nordre Land experienced a sharp increase from 2018 to 2019 (+235.6%), but have since experienced a dramatic decline in 2025 (-95.1%). Employment figures have been more stable, with a significant decline from 2024 to 2026 (-16.1%). The most stable companies have higher EBITDA margins (7%) and better operating margins (6%) compared to companies with negative results.

In Nordre Land, the restaurant industry is dominant in Dokka, with 3 companies and 26 employees. The key companies are:

Most companies are AS entities, but there is also a sole proprietorship (Hurry Merete Johannessen Grimelid). Two companies have yet to generate revenue, and one company (Braskerudlåven As) has negative operating results.

All 7 companies in the restaurant industry in Nordre Land are located in Dokka. Dokka has 3 companies with 26 employees and an operating income of NOK 5.9 million. There is no activity in other parts of the municipality. Dokka is therefore the only central area with restaurant activity in the municipality.

The industry has relatively stable financing, with only one company (Braskerudlåven As) having negative operating results. Two companies (Milano Dokka As and San Marino Dokka As) have yet to generate revenue. San Marino Herman As has a high EBITDA margin (21%), while Braskerudlåven As has a negative EBITDA margin (-55%). There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but there are companies with high debt levels.

For entrepreneurs in Nordre Land, the restaurant industry is a challenging but potentially profitable sector. The sharp decline in 2025 shows that the industry is sensitive to external factors. Entrepreneurs should focus on differentiation, cost control, and quality. There are opportunities in the broader restaurant and café sector, which has better economic trends.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Nordre Land has 9 companies, compared to 7 in the restaurant sector. Sales in the broader sector experienced a less severe decline in 2025 (-95.1%) compared to the restaurant sector. The key competitors in the broader sector are:

The broader sector has better economic trends, but there are fewer companies in the restaurant sector.

The restaurant industry in Nordre Land has both challenges and opportunities. With 7 companies and a centralized operation in Dokka, it is important to focus on quality and differentiation. The broader restaurant and café sector shows better economic trends, and there are opportunities to leverage this. Entrepreneurs should consider collaborating with local stakeholders and focusing on cost control.