The Sushi Restaurant Industry in Lier: Current Status and Outlook

The sushi restaurant industry in Lier is a small, dynamic sector with five registered companies in the municipality. The industry has experienced significant variations in employee numbers and sales revenue over time, with a peak in 2021 (23 employees) and a decline to 2 employees in 2024. Although none of the companies have gone bankrupt, data indicates weak development in sales and staffing. The broader restaurant / café sector in Lier, however, has shown more stability, with 42 companies and a more consistent development in sales and employees over the years. This can provide important insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the industry.

Sales and employees in the sushi restaurant industry in Lier (2016–2024):

Key figures:

• Sales experienced a sharp decline from 2017 to 2018 (–100 %), and have not exceeded 263,000 NOK since 2020.
• The number of employees increased sharply from 2020 to 2021 (+53.3 %), but has since fallen by 77.8 % from 2023 to 2024.
• Data shows weak development in the industry, with little activity in recent years.

There are 5 registered companies in the sushi restaurant industry in Lier, according to data from the municipality. These companies have the following organizational forms and founding dates:

• Alti Gulskogen Sushi As (AS, founded 2026-05-12)
• Eiksetra Natur Og Friluftsenter Ole Johnny Bråthen (ENK, founded 1995-03-12)
• Lierbyen Sushi & Wok Vo (ENK, founded 2024-06-19 and 2024-06-06)
• Mat For Alle As (AS, founded 2021-08-23)

Important observations:

• All companies are not bankrupt according to the data.
• Financial data (such as sales, operating profit, EBITDA) is not available for most companies, which may indicate that they are new or have low activity.
• There are no bankruptcies registered in the industry, but no detailed financial reports are available for the registered companies.

The sushi restaurant industry in Lier is distributed across several locations in the municipality, according to the data:

• Engersand Havn 26, Gullaug (Alti Gulskogen Sushi As)
• Årkvisla, Lier (Eiksetra Natur Og Friluftsenter Ole Johnny Bråthen)
• Vestsideveien 9A, Lier (Lierbyen Sushi & Wok Vo)
• Lierbakkene 12A, Lierstranda (Mat For Alle As)

Important observations:

• The companies are distributed across Gullaug, Lier, and Lierstranda, but there is no clear concentration in a specific part of the municipality.
• There is no data on sales per location, so it is not possible to assess which areas have the most activity.
• There is no detailed data on customers or the market in the different areas.

Bankruptcies and operating profit in the industry:

• No bankruptcies are registered in the sushi restaurant industry in Lier according to the data.
• Operating profit and EBITDA are not available for most companies, which may indicate that they are new or have low activity.
• Bankruptcies in the broader sector: In the broader restaurant / café sector in Lier, some companies have experienced negative EBITDA (e.g., Rl Bygg As and Anniba As), which may indicate economic challenges in the sector.

Important observations:

• The sushi restaurant industry in Lier has no bankruptcies, but no detailed financial data is available for the registered companies.
• There are no clear dynamic changes in the industry over time, but very little data is available to assess the development.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

Outlook for new companies in the sushi restaurant industry in Lier:

• Low activity: Data shows that the industry has had low activity in recent years, with no sales after 2020 and few employees.
• Stable market? There is no data on the market or customers, so it is not possible to assess whether there is a stable market for sushi restaurants in Lier.
• Competitiveness: There are few companies in the industry, so it may be possible to establish oneself if there is a need for sushi restaurants in the municipality.
• Risk: There is no data on sales or operating profit, so it is not possible to assess the risk for new companies.

Recommendation: Entrepreneurs should consider conducting market research and analysis of competitors before establishing themselves in the industry.

Outlook for the Broader Sector (Restaurant / Café)

Data for the restaurant / café sector in Lier (2016–2025):

Key figures:

• Sales increased from 2016 to 2018 (+24.8 %), but fell by 24.5 % from 2024 to 2025.
• The number of employees increased from 2016 to 2022 (+30.1 %), but fell by 3.1 % from 2024 to 2025.
• Competitors in the sector: There are 42 companies in the sector, and 37 of them are not sushi restaurants (e.g., Veikroa As, Phan Holding As, Stig Inn Lier As).

Important observations:

• The broader sector has more stable sales than the sushi restaurant industry, but has also experienced a decline in 2025.
• There are many companies in the sector, so the competition may be greater than in the sushi restaurant industry.
• EBITDA and operating profit for companies in the sector vary widely, with some companies having positive values (e.g., Veikroa As with NOK 2.4M) and others with negative values (e.g., Rl Bygg As with NOK -3.0K).

The sushi restaurant industry in Lier is a small, dynamic sector with five registered companies. The industry has experienced greater variations in sales and employees over time, with a peak in 2021 and a decline to 2024. Although no companies have gone bankrupt, data indicates a weak development in the industry. The broader restaurant / café sector in Lier, however, has shown more stability, with 42 companies and a more consistent development in sales and employees over the years. This can provide important insights for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the industry. Entrepreneurs should consider conducting market research and analysis of competitors before establishing themselves in the industry.