The Restaurant Industry in Ørsta: Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

The restaurant industry in Ørsta shows a mix of stability and variation. With 13 registered companies in the municipality, including both active businesses and recently established companies, the industry is adapting to local conditions and market changes. Ørsta has a unique advantage with its geographical location in Møre og Romsdal, which can strengthen tourism- and culture-related businesses. However, data shows that the industry has experienced variations in sales and number of employees over time, which entrepreneurs should consider.

Sales and Employees Over Time

Sales:

• 2016: NOK 2.5 million
• 2017: NOK 10.0 million (+296.3 %)
• 2020: NOK 16.1 million (+13.3 %)
• 2021: NOK 11.2 million (-30.0 %)
• 2025: NOK 17.9 million (+11.7 %)

Employees:

• 2016: 44 employees
• 2020: 99 employees (+26.9 %)
• 2021: 62 employees (-37.4 %)
• 2026: 46 employees (-13.2 %)

Sales have shown strong growth from 2016 to 2017, but experienced a decline in 2021, likely due to the pandemic. The number of employees has also shown variations, with a significant decline in 2021 and a gradual increase since then. This highlights the industry's sensitivity to external factors.

Registered Companies in the Industry

In Ørsta, the following companies are registered in the restaurant industry:

1. Tik Café & Restaurant As – Vikegata 11, Ørsta (26 employees, AS-organisational form)
2. Christian Gaard Bygdetun As – Trandal (9 employees, AS-organisational form)
3. Føniks Kaffihus As – Vikegata 36, Ørsta (7 employees, AS-organisational form)
4. Fru Svendsen Kafe M. Kipperberg – Kyrkjegata 25, Ørsta (4 employees, ENK-organisational form)
5. Basecamp Hjørundfjord As – Hjørundfjordstranda 790, Barstadvik (0 employees, AS-organisational form)
6. Bryggekvartalet Ørsta As – Vikegeila 12, Ørsta (0 employees, AS-organisational form)
7. Fru Svendsen Kafe, Bakeri Og Catering Duna – Kyrkjegata 25, Ørsta (0 employees, ENK-organisational form)
8. Ivar Hjørungnes – Myrane 11, Vartdal (0 employees, ENK-organisational form)
9. Kronsji Ghazalah – Ivar Aasen-gata 4, Ørsta (0 employees, ENK-organisational form)
10. Krønsji Ørsta As – Ivar Aasen-gata 4, Ørsta (0 employees, AS-organisational form)
11. Mamma Mia Safari Osman – Ivar Aasensgate 4, Ørsta (0 employees, ENK-organisational form)
12. Slak Øl & Vin As – Vikeøyrane 4, Ørsta (0 employees, AS-organisational form)
13. Søre Sunnmøre Drift As Konkursbo – Webjørn Svendsen-gata 20, Ørsta (0 employees, KBO-organisational form)

Organisational Forms:

• AS (Limited Liability Company): 3 companies, 42 employees, total sales of NOK 18.4 million and operating profit of NOK 1.4 million.
• ENK (Sole Proprietorship): 1 company, 4 employees, but no financial data available.

Distribution of Business in the Municipality

The restaurant industry in Ørsta is distributed as follows:

Trandal has a single, but highly performing business with high sales and operating profit. Ørsta has more companies, but they currently show no sales or operating profit. This may indicate that businesses in Ørsta are in an early stage or facing difficulties in achieving profitability.

In Ørsta, there are no registered bankruptcies in the restaurant industry, which shows a certain level of stability. However, data shows that several companies have 0 sales and 0 employees, which may indicate that they are in an early stage, have ceased operations, or are facing difficulties in maintaining operations. This can be a challenge for new entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the municipality, as competition may be strong and market conditions uncertain.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a restaurant in Ørsta, it is important to consider the industry's variations over time. Although there is a certain level of stability, data shows that sales and number of employees have experienced both increases and decreases. This can be due to external factors such as the pandemic, but also local conditions such as tourism and competitiveness. It is also worth noting that there is a successful business in Trandal, which can provide inspiration and shows that profitability is possible in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should therefore conduct thorough market analyses and consider local conditions before making decisions.

The broader industry restaurant / café in Ørsta has 15 companies, showing that there are more businesses in this category than in the individual restaurant industry. Sales in this category have shown a strong increase from 2016 to 2017 (+317.0 %), and have continued to grow over time, although there was a decline in 2021. The number of employees has also shown variations, but has generally been more stable than in the individual restaurant industry.

Peer companies in the broader industry:

• Det Lille Napoli Ørsta As – Anders Aarsæter-gata 2, 6150 Ørsta (7 employees, EBITDA: NOK -127.0K, sales: NOK 8.0M)
• Kronsji Ghazalah – Ivar Aasen-gata 4, 6150 Ørsta (0 employees, EBITDA: NOK 0, sales: NOK 0)

This shows that there are both companies with negative EBITDA and companies without sales in this category, which can be a challenge for entrepreneurs. However, profitability is possible, as shown by businesses such as Christian Gaard Bygdetun As in the individual restaurant industry.

The restaurant industry in Ørsta has both opportunities and challenges. With a geographical advantage and a certain level of stability, it may be possible to establish oneself in the municipality. However, data shows that the industry has experienced variations in sales and number of employees over time, which entrepreneurs should consider. It is also important to take into account competitiveness and local conditions. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and assess opportunities in the municipality for this industry.