The Restaurant Industry in Vaksdal: Current Situation and Future Opportunities

The restaurant industry in Vaksdal is a small but dynamic sector with 4 registered companies. In recent years, the industry has been marked by large variations in sales and number of employees, with a peak in 2023 and a decline in 2025. Elvahuset Drift AS is the most active company, with sales of 3.4 million kroner and 8 employees. At the same time, there are several companies with zero sales and employees, which may indicate recent start-up or inactivity. The industry is concentrated in Dalekvam, and there are no registered bankruptcies in the sector. Prospects for new entrants are mixed, with both opportunities and challenges related to market fluctuations and competition.

Economic data show that sales in the restaurant industry in Vaksdal have had a complex development. Sales reached a maximum of 3.9 million kroner in 2023, but fell to 3.4 million kroner in 2025. The number of employees has been more volatile, with a decline from 14 to 11 employees between 2025 and 2026. Elvahuset Drift AS has been the most stable actor, with a sales decline of -12% in 2025, but still positive EBITDA figures (5% margin). The other companies have not reported sales or employees, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or not actively operating.

The following companies are registered in the restaurant industry in Vaksdal:

Company types are distributed as 1 AS and 3 ENK companies. Elvahuset Drift AS is the only company with positive economic figures, while the others have not reported values in sales or employees.

The restaurant industry in Vaksdal is concentrated in Dalekvam, where there are 2 companies with 12 employees and operational revenues of 4.0 million kroner. There is no data on activity in other parts of the municipality. Dalekvam is therefore the most important geographical center for the industry, and it may be an advantage for new entrants to focus on this part of the municipality to reach existing customers and expand networks.

The industry has been marked by large variations in activity, but there are no registered bankruptcies in the restaurant industry in Vaksdal. Elvahuset Drift AS is the only company with positive economic figures, while the other companies have not reported values in sales or employees. This may indicate that some companies are in the start-up phase or not actively operating. There are, however, no bankruptcies, which shows that the industry has been relatively stable overall.

Outlooks for new entrants in the restaurant industry in Vaksdal are mixed. With a sales decline of -14.2% in 2025 and a concentration of activity in Dalekvam, it may be challenging to establish oneself. At the same time, there are opportunities in the form of a relatively small competitive situation in certain parts of the municipality. New entrants should consider focusing on Dalekvam and be prepared for market fluctuations, as shown by the large variations in sales and employees over time.

In the broader category 'restaurant / café' in Vaksdal, there are 6 companies, which shows that the restaurant industry is part of a larger sector. Sales in this category reached a maximum of 4.3 million kroner in 2018, while the restaurant industry had a maximum of 3.9 million kroner in 2023. There is also a difference in the number of employees, with 15 employees in the broader category in 2025 compared to 11 employees in the restaurant industry. Peer companies in the broader category include Pizzeria Vaksdal Jalo and Voss Takeaway As, which are not registered in the restaurant industry, but may provide a broader perspective on market development.

The restaurant industry in Vaksdal is a small but dynamic sector with both opportunities and challenges. With a concentration of activity in Dalekvam and a relatively small competitive situation, it may be possible to establish oneself. At the same time, it is important to be aware of market fluctuations and economic variations. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in the municipality for this industry, based on natural conditions and market outlooks.