Sushi Restaurants in Karmøy: Industry Overview and Outlook

Summary

The sushi restaurant industry in Karmøy shows clear growth in the number of employees and companies, although sales data remains incomplete. Three companies are registered in the industry, all organized as AS, and they are distributed across three central urban areas: Åkrehamn, Karmsund, and Kopervik. Employees have increased by 57.1% from 2025 to 2026, from 21 to 33 employees. The industry has no bankruptcy registrations, indicating stability. Prospects for new players look promising, especially in light of the growth in the number of employees and companies.

Economic Overview

Sales data for the sushi restaurant industry in Karmøy is incomplete throughout the period 2016–2026, with zero registered sales in all years. This may indicate that data is not available or that companies do not report sales to public registers. The number of employees, however, shows clear growth, with 33 employees in 2026, an increase of 230% since 2022. Annual growth has been strongest in 2025 (110% increase from 10 to 21 employees).

Companies in the Industry

Three companies are registered in the sushi restaurant industry in Karmøy:

• Bento Sushi Åkrehamn As (Åkrehamn, 13 employees)
• Sushi Åkra As (Karmsund, 12 employees)
• Bento Sushi Kopervik As (Kopervik, 7 employees)

All companies are organized as AS, and none are registered in bankruptcy. The companies were established between 2021 and 2025, with a focus on open restaurants in central urban areas. There is no data on operating results or EBITDA for the companies.

The sushi restaurant operations in Karmøy are distributed across three urban areas:

Åkrehamn has the highest number of employees, which may indicate larger operations or more customer contacts in this urban area. Karmsund and Kopervik have fewer employees, but all urban areas have a company presence in the industry.

Operational Dynamics

The industry has no bankruptcy registrations, indicating stable operations. Growth in the number of employees has been significant, with a 57.1% increase from 2025 to 2026. This may be due to increased demand for sushi restaurants or expansion of existing companies. Missing sales data, however, makes it difficult to assess operating results or salary levels for the companies.

Outlook for New Players

The sushi restaurant industry in Karmøy shows clear growth in the number of employees and companies, which may indicate increasing demand for such restaurants. Missing sales data, however, is a challenge for new players wishing to assess market economics and competition. It is possible that companies in the industry have a high degree of local adaptation, which could be an advantage for new players seeking to establish themselves in urban areas with existing operations.

In the broader restaurant/café industry in Karmøy, 56 companies are registered, compared to 3 companies in the sushi restaurant industry. Sales in the broader industry have grown from NOK 113.8 million in 2016 to NOK 144.6 million in 2025, with an average annual growth of approximately 2.5%. The number of employees in the broader industry has varied more, peaking at 409 employees in 2025. The sushi restaurant industry is therefore a relatively small but growing part of the broader industry. Examples of competitors in the broader industry include McDonald's Karmøy (NOK 37.6 million in sales, 58 employees) and Bankers Pizza Oasen (NOK 11.2 million in sales, 25 employees).

Conclusion

The sushi restaurant industry in Karmøy shows clear growth in the number of employees and companies, although sales data is missing. It is possible that the industry has potential for further growth, especially in light of increasing demand for such restaurants. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs analyze location optimization and operational economics in Karmøy for this industry.