Sushi Restaurants in Hamar

The sushi restaurant industry in Hamar is a small but growing sector with 5 registered companies in the municipality. Workforce development has been notable, with an increase from 0 employees in 2019 to 33 employees in 2026. Although sales data for the entire period shows zero values, the increasing workforce development indicates growth in activity. The sector is dominated by AS companies, with three companies in this organizational form. However, there is a lack of detailed economic data such as EBITDA and sales revenue, which may indicate limitations in data collection or a new, emerging sector.

Sales Development: Sales data for sushi restaurants in Hamar shows zero values for all years from 2016 to 2026. This may indicate that data collection has not recorded activities, or that companies have not reported sales revenue. There is a clear difference compared to the broader restaurant/café sector in Hamar, which had total sales of over 200 million NOK in 2025.

Workforce Development: Workforce development has been dynamic, with an increase from 0 employees in 2019 to 33 employees in 2026. The most marked increase occurred between 2024 and 2025, with a 75% increase. This suggests growth in the number of companies and/or employees in the sector.

There are 5 companies registered in the sushi restaurant industry in Hamar, distributed across the following organizational forms:

• AS (3 companies): Sabrura Hamar As, Charlies Sushi As, One Piece Sushi As
• FLI (1 company): Iskroa Storh I L Ishockey Yngr Av
• ENK (1 company): One Piece Sushi Linn Pham

Key Companies:

• Sabrura Hamar As (Vangsvegen 62, Hamar) has 23 employees and was established in 2022.
• Charlies Sushi As (Torggata 13, Hamar) has 6 employees and was established in 2024.
• One Piece Sushi As (Grønnegata 94, Hamar) has 5 employees and was established in 2025.

Note: Some companies have 0 employees, which may indicate they are newly established or have not yet started operations.

All 5 companies in the sushi restaurant industry in Hamar are registered in the Hamar area. The distribution by district/location is:

There is no detailed distribution by sub-area in Hamar, but all companies are registered in Hamar's city center or nearby areas.

Bankruptcies: Nothing indicates bankruptcies in the sushi restaurant industry in Hamar. All companies are marked as not bankrupt in the data.

Growth and Stability: Although sales data is missing, workforce development shows clear growth. This may indicate that the sector is in a development phase and there is interest in the sushi restaurant industry in Hamar. However, there is a lack of economic data such as EBITDA and operating profit, which may be a limitation for further analysis.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in the sushi restaurant industry in Hamar, there are both opportunities and challenges:

• Opportunities:
• Growth in the number of employees (from 0 to 33) indicates a growing market situation.
• Hamar has good infrastructure and a population that can support the restaurant industry.

• Challenges:
• Missing sales data and economic indicators (such as EBITDA) make it difficult to assess profitability and operating profit.
• Competition from the broader restaurant/café sector in Hamar (93 companies) can be a challenge.

Recommendation: Entrepreneurs should consider collaborating with existing companies in the sector to gain insight into the local market and potential collaboration opportunities.

The broader restaurant/café sector in Hamar has a much larger presence (93 companies) compared to the sushi restaurant industry (5 companies). Development in this sector has been more stable, with total sales of over 200 million NOK in 2025 and growth in the number of employees from 667 in 2016 to 838 in 2026.

Peer companies in the restaurant sector:

• Hamar Hotelldrift As (Torggata 42, 2317 Hamar) has an EBITDA of NOK 2.1 million and 28 employees.
• Lp Restaurantdrift As (Måsåbekkveien 2, 2315 Hamar) has an EBITDA of NOK 1.7 million and 23 employees.
• Hamar Friends As (Strandgata 37, 2317 Hamar) has an EBITDA of NOK 1.4 million and 14 employees.

Conclusion: The broader restaurant sector in Hamar has stable development and a wide range of companies. The sushi restaurant industry has growth potential but must compete with an already established sector.

The sushi restaurant industry in Hamar is a small but growing sector with potential for further development. The increasing workforce development indicates growth in activity, even though sales data is missing. Entrepreneurs should consider collaborating with existing companies and taking advantage of the opportunities Hamar offers. The broader restaurant/café sector in Hamar has stable development and can provide important insights for new companies in the sushi restaurant industry.