The Restaurant Industry in Tysvær: Current Situation and Future Outlook

The restaurant industry in Tysvær has shown a complex development in recent years. With 7 registered companies in the municipality, including both AS and ENK entities, the industry is relatively small but diversified. Sales values have fallen from 7.8 million NOK in 2016 to 3.1 million NOK in 2025, while the number of employees has varied significantly, with a decline from 37 in 2016 to just 4 in 2026. This dynamic illustrates both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Sales and employment in the restaurant industry in Tysvær have shown a significant decline in recent years. According to data from 2016 to 2025, sales have fallen by 61.5%, from 7.8 million NOK to 3.1 million NOK. The number of employees has also been unstable, with a decline from 37 in 2016 to 4 in 2026. This development has been influenced by both economic factors and specific industry trends, which seem to have affected both large and small companies in the municipality.

In Tysvær, the restaurant industry is represented by 7 companies, including both AS and ENK entities. The key companies include:

• Minutten Grill As (Førresfjorden): 3 employees, EBITDA -130,000 NOK
• Verkstaden Selskapslokale As (Aksdal): 1 employee, EBITDA 59,000 NOK
• Cafenais Aivaras Tinginys (Nedstrand): 0 employees, EBITDA 0 NOK
• Fjørsilkebris As (Aksdal): 0 employees, EBITDA -35,000 NOK
• Gourmet.mat As (Skjoldastraumen): 0 employees, EBITDA 0 NOK
• Mega Grill Kopervik As Avd Førresfjorden: 0 employees, EBITDA 0 NOK

Most companies have negative or zero EBITDA, which indicates a general challenge for profitability in the industry within the municipality.

Restaurant activity in Tysvær is divided into two main areas:

1. Førresfjorden: 1 company, 3 employees, sales of 2.8 million NOK, EBITDA -130,000 NOK
2. Aksdal: 1 company, 1 employee, sales of 308,000 NOK, EBITDA 59,000 NOK

Førresfjorden has a more developed restaurant sector with higher sales, but with negative EBITDA. Aksdal has less activity, but with positive EBITDA. This shows that location can influence both scale and profitability in the industry.

The industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcy, with none of the registered companies in bankruptcy. Nevertheless, data shows that several companies have negative EBITDA, which may indicate economic challenges. The number of employees has been unstable, with a significant decline from 37 in 2016 to 4 in 2026. This may be due to both company mergers and a decline in activity in the industry.

For entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry in Tysvær, the development is a mix of challenges and opportunities. This industry has shown a significant decline in sales and number of employees, which may indicate a highly competitive market environment. However, there are opportunities in areas such as Aksdal, where some companies have positive EBITDA. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on innovation and efficiency to compete in this market environment.

The broader category restaurant / café in Tysvær has 14 companies, showing that the restaurant industry is part of a larger sector. Sales in this sector have fallen by 38.5% from 16.9 million NOK in 2016 to 15.5 million NOK in 2025, while the number of employees has varied with a decline from 67 in 2016 to 60 in 2026. Peer companies in this sector include:

• Pizzabakeren Frakkagjerd (pizza delivery / takeaway): 20 employees, sales of 12.5 million NOK, EBITDA 646,900 NOK
• Bankers Pizza Aksdal (pizzeria): 13 employees, sales of 0 NOK, EBITDA 0 NOK

This shows that the broader sector has both stable and unstable companies, which may affect opportunities for entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry.

The restaurant industry in Tysvær represents a complex combination of challenges and opportunities. With a decline in sales and number of employees, as well as a general trend toward negative EBITDA, the industry is in a challenging phase. However, data shows that there are opportunities in certain areas, such as Aksdal, where some companies have positive EBITDA. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on innovation and efficiency to compete in this market environment. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and strategies to develop a profitable restaurant business in Tysvær.