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The Restaurant Industry in Øygarden
An analytical overview of companies, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in the Øygarden municipality in Vestlandet.
Executive Summary
The restaurant industry in Øygarden is an important part of the municipality's economy, with 16 registered companies in 2026. The industry has shown variation in sales and employees over time, with a peak in 2021 and a decline in 2025. Øygarden has a mix of large and small restaurants, with a focus on both traditional and modern concepts. The industry has also experienced influences from economic fluctuations and competition between different businesses.
Economic Overview
Sales and employee development
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 56.4M | 160 |
| 2017 | 59.8M | 172 |
| 2018 | 59.8M | 176 |
| 2019 | 65.9M | 138 |
| 2020 | 69.5M | 174 |
| 2021 | 91.2M | 169 |
| 2022 | 81.5M | 214 |
| 2023 | 86.7M | 186 |
| 2024 | 93.4M | 183 |
| 2025 | 80.0M | 185 |
Sales saw a significant increase in 2021, but fell by 14.3% in 2025. The number of employees increased significantly in 2022, but has since declined. This shows that the industry has been affected by both economic factors and changes in operations.
Companies in the Industry
Registered companies
In 2026, there are 16 registered restaurants in Øygarden, with a mix of AS and ENK companies. The most well-known companies include:
- Biblioteket Bar As (Brattholmen): 36 employees, operating income 16.3M NOK
- Sarnor As (Straume): 33 employees, operating income 37.2M NOK
- Glesvær Kafe & Catering As (Glesvær): 17 employees, operating income 7.9M NOK
There is also a bankruptcy registered in the industry: Maharaja Sartor As in Straume, which had 0 employees and 0 sales in 2026.
Business Geography
Distribution by neighborhood
Restaurant operations are most concentrated in Straume, with 8 companies and 131 employees. Other important neighborhoods include:
| Neighborhood | Number of companies | Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straume | 8 | 131 | 78.8M |
| Brattholmen | 1 | 36 | 16.3M |
| Glesvær | 1 | 17 | 7.9M |
| Rong | 2 | 8 | 1.0M |
| Knarrevik | 1 | 4 | 3.1M |
| Ågotnes | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fjell | 1 | 1 | 1.4M |
Straume is an important central hub for restaurant operations, with higher sales and more employees compared to other neighborhoods.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcy and dynamics
There is one bankruptcy registered in the industry in 2026: Maharaja Sartor As in Straume. This company had 0 employees and 0 sales. Other companies have also shown negative EBITDA values, such as Bb Sartor As and Øygarden Drift Og Catering As. This shows that the industry has a certain degree of instability, but there are also many companies with positive operations.
Outlook
Outlook for entrepreneurs
The restaurant industry in Øygarden has both opportunities and challenges. With high competition in Straume and other neighborhoods, it is important to have a unique offering and good quality. Prospects for new companies are good in neighborhoods with high population and tourist activity, but it is also important to be aware of economic fluctuations and competition from existing companies. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find good locations and strategies to compete effectively.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
In the broader restaurant / café industry in Øygarden, there are 44 companies, with a slightly different development compared to the restaurant industry. Sales had a higher peak in 2021, but also a larger decline in 2025. There are also more companies in this category, showing that cafes and other types of restaurants play an important role in the municipality. Peer companies such as 4you Pizza and Isushi Sotra show that there is a mix of different types of restaurants in the area.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4you Pizza | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Isushi Sotra | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mck Kjøkken By Lewis Mckernan | cafe | Skrubbenesvegen 10, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sabrura Sartor As | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Samrab Thai Kanda As | asian restaurant | Apalvågvegen 71, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kafedrift As | cafe | Toft, 5379 Steinsland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -43.0K |
| Steffi Støvo As | asian restaurant | Leitevegen 2, 5357 Fjell | NOK 226.0K | 0 | NOK -93.0K |
| Sj Corperation As | asian restaurant | Lyngnesvegen 91, 5354 Straume | NOK 746.0K | 2 | NOK -185.0K |
Conclusion
The restaurant industry in Øygarden has shown both strengths and weaknesses over time. With high competition and variation in sales and employees, it is important for new companies to find a unique position in the market. Øygarden has growth potential, especially in neighborhoods with high population and tourist activity. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find good locations and strategies to compete effectively in this industry.