The Restaurant Industry in Ørland: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook

The restaurant industry in Ørland is a mix of established and newly founded companies with variation in size and operational results. In 2026, there are 13 companies registered in the industry, distributed across three central areas: Brekstad, Lysøysundet, and Bjugn. In recent years, the industry has been marked by both increases and decreases in revenue and number of employees, with a significant decline of 32.1% in the number of employees from 2023 to 2024. At the same time, revenue has shown a more stable development, with a decline of 1.6% from 2024 to 2025. The industry has a dominant AS organizational form, with six companies and 54 employees. There are no bankruptcy registrations among the reported companies, which indicates a relative stability in operations.

From 2016 to 2026, the restaurant industry in Ørland has been marked by variation in both revenue and number of employees. Revenue experienced a strong increase of 86.9% from 2018 to 2019, but has since been more stable, with a decline of 1.6% from 2024 to 2025. The number of employees has been more volatile, with a decline of 30.8% from 2017 to 2018 and an increase of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023. The most recent period has shown a decline of 32.1% from 2023 to 2024, which may be due to operational challenges or changing market conditions. The industry has an average EBITDA margin of 4%, with variation between 1% and 22% for individual companies.

In Ørland, there are 13 companies registered in the restaurant industry, distributed across different organizational forms and operational results. The most important companies include:

There are also registered companies with zero revenue and employees, such as Brekstad Grill As and Palermo Restaurant Bjugn As, which may indicate newly established or discontinued operations. The most dominant organizational forms are AS, with six companies, and ENK, with four companies.

Restaurant activity in Ørland is most concentrated in Brekstad, which has four companies and 47 employees. Lysøysundet has one company with six employees, while Bjugn has one company with one employee. The most significant areas are:

• Brekstad: 4 companies, 47 employees, revenue of 24.6M NOK, EBITDA of 1.3M NOK.
• Lysøysundet: 1 company, 6 employees, revenue of 2.3M NOK, EBITDA of 30.0K NOK.
• Bjugn: 1 company, 1 employee, revenue of 0 NOK, EBITDA of 0 NOK.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the reported areas, which indicates a relatively stable operation in the most active areas.

The industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcies, with no registered bankruptcies among the reported companies. Nevertheless, there has been variation in operational results, with companies such as Brekstad Gjestehus As having an EBITDA margin of 22%, while Ankeret Brygge Drift As has a margin of 1%. There are also companies with zero revenue and employees, such as Brekstad Grill As and Palermo Restaurant Bjugn As, which may indicate operational challenges or newly established companies. The most stable operations are found in Brekstad, while Bjugn and Lysøysundet have less activity.

For the base industry (restaurant) in Ørland, data indicate a weak declining trend in the number of employees and revenue in recent years. This may be due to increased operational costs, bankruptcy challenges, or changed consumer preferences. Nevertheless, there are opportunities in areas such as Brekstad, where there are established companies with good operational results. For the base industry, it is important to focus on efficient operations, quality, and differentiation to ensure competitiveness in the future.

Compared to the base industry (restaurant), the broader category (restaurant/café) in Ørland has a more stable development. Revenue for the categories has been higher, with an increase of 3.6% from 2023 to 2024, while the base industry had a decline of 2.1%. The number of employees in the categories has also been more stable, with a decline of 27.3% from 2023 to 2024, compared to a decline of 32.1% in the base industry. Peer companies in the categories include Yrjars Sushi As (sushi restaurant) and Fjøset På Hellem (café), which have higher revenue and employees than many companies in the base industry. This indicates that the categories have greater variation and opportunities for development.

The restaurant industry in Ørland has both opportunities and challenges. With established companies in Brekstad and relatively stable operations in the area, there are opportunities for growth and development. Nevertheless, it is important to be aware of operational challenges, such as the decline in the number of employees and revenue in recent years. For the base industry, it is important to focus on efficient operations, quality, and differentiation to ensure competitiveness. SmartGrunder can help founders find suitable addresses and locations in the municipality to start or expand a restaurant.