The Restaurant Industry in Ullensaker: Current Status and Future Prospects

The restaurant industry in Ullensaker is an important part of the municipality's economy, with over 78 registered businesses. The industry has shown both challenges and opportunities over time, with a significant decline in 2020 and a gradual recovery since. There is particularly strong activity in Jessheim and Gardermoen, where many of the most productive businesses are located. At the same time, several bankruptcies have been registered, highlighting the industry's vulnerability during economic crises. For entrepreneurs, this can be both a warning and an opportunity, especially in areas with strong growth and high purchasing power.

Economic Trends

Sales and Employees:

• Sales: The industry had total sales of NOK 313.8 million in 2025, with an annual growth of +15.7% compared to 2024. This is a significant improvement after a deep decline in 2020 and 2021.
• Employees: The number of employees grew by +11.2% in 2026, reaching 734 employees. This shows a gradual recovery after a sharp decline in 2021.

Annual Development

*Estimated value based on the trend from 2025.

Ullensaker has 78 registered businesses in the restaurant industry, with a dominant share of these being AS companies (44 companies, 749 employees). Some examples of businesses include:

• Lett Osl Torget (Gardermoen): 79 employees, high sales growth of +65%.
• Heim Jessheim As (Jessheim): 50 employees, but with 0 sales and 0 income.
• Asia Street Cooking Int Osl Avd 1928 (Gardermoen): 23 employees, -9% sales growth.

Organizational Forms

• AS: 44 companies, 749 employees, NOK 330.2 million operating income.
• Enk: 2 companies, 27 employees, 0 operating income.

Distribution of Businesses

The industry is most concentrated in Jessheim and Gardermoen, with the following distribution:

Gardermoen is the most productive area, with NOK 211.5 million in sales and 338 employees. Jessheim has the highest number of businesses, but with lower average sales per business.

Bankruptcies and Dynamics

There have been 2 bankruptcies registered in the industry in Ullensaker:

1. Cafe Mimosa Nr. 1 As (Jessheim): 19 employees, NOK 0 sales.
2. Star Restaurant Pizza Og Bar As (Kløfta): 0 employees, NOK 0 sales.

This highlights the industry's vulnerability during economic crises, but it is also an indication that many businesses have managed to survive and grow, especially after 2022.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The restaurant industry in Ullensaker shows signs of stabilization and growth after a sharp decline in 2020 and 2021. With +15.7% sales growth in 2025 and +11.2% growth in the number of employees in 2026, there are clear signs of recovery. Particularly Gardermoen and Jessheim are areas with high purchasing power and potential opportunities for new businesses. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of the bankruptcy risk and ensure good financial planning.

Comparison with Broader Category

The broader category restaurant / café in Ullensaker has 104 businesses, showing that the restaurant industry is part of a larger sector. Compared to this:

• Sales: The restaurant industry had NOK 313.8 million in 2025, while the broader category had NOK 1.234 million.
• Employees: The restaurant industry had 734 employees in 2026, while the broader category had 1,757 employees.

Peer Businesses

Some examples of businesses in the broader category include:

• Select Service Partner As Avd Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen: NOK 870.4 million in sales, 809 employees.
• Barish As (sushi restaurant): NOK 22.0 million in sales, 11 employees.
• Bit As Avd Oslo Lufthavn: NOK 51.8 million in sales, 71 employees.

The restaurant industry in Ullensaker has shown both challenges and opportunities over time. With a gradual recovery after 2020 and growth in both sales and the number of employees, there are clear signs that the industry has potential for further development. Entrepreneurs should consider locating businesses in areas with high purchasing power, such as Gardermoen and Jessheim, and be aware of bankruptcy risks. SmartGrunder can help find optimal addresses and assess business prospects in the municipality.