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Sushi Restaurants in Ringsaker
An analysis of the industry, companies, and development in the municipality
Executive Summary
Sushi restaurants in Ringsaker are a specialized segment of the broader restaurant and café industry. The municipality has four registered companies within this sector, with a clear concentration in Brumunddal. In recent years, the industry has shown a mix of stable growth and variations in operating results, with a significant increase in the number of employees in 2026. This indicates an ongoing development, but with a need for attention to market dynamics and competition.
Economic Overview
Economic Trends
Sales and Employees:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.3M | 11 |
| 2025 | 21.6M | 16 |
| 2026 | 21.6M | 25 |
Sales grew by 9.2% from 2024 to 2025, but declined by 8.3% in 2024. The number of employees increased significantly by 56.2% from 2025 to 2026, indicating expansion or increased operational activity. The EBITDA margin for the single operating company (Brumunddal Sushi As) is 33%, demonstrating good operational efficiency.
Operating Results:
- Brumunddal Sushi As has an operating profit of 7.2M NOK and an EBITDA of 7.4M NOK.
- Two other companies (Sushi House and Bangkok Asia) have no reported operating results, which may indicate newly established or underdeveloped companies.



Companies in the Sector
Registered Companies
The following companies are registered in Ringsaker within the sushi restaurant sector:
- Brumunddal Sushi As (Brugata 1, Brumunddal) – AS-form, 22 employees, operating profit 7.2M NOK, EBITDA 7.4M NOK.
- Sushi House Og Asiatisk Mat As (Øvregate 4, Brumunddal) – AS-form, 10 employees, no operating results.
- Bangkok Asia Mat Og Sushi As (Gammelgata 27, Brumunddal) – AS-form, 0 employees, no operating results.
- Bangkok Asia Mat Og Sushi As Tvangsavviklingsbo (Gammelgata 27, Brumunddal) – KBO-form, 0 employees, no operating results.
Organizational Forms:
- 2 companies are AS-form, with a total of 32 employees and operating profit of 22.1M NOK.
- No companies are in bankruptcy, but two have no reported operating results, which may indicate newly established or underdeveloped companies.
Business Geography
Geographic Distribution
All four companies in the sector are registered in Brumunddal, which is one of the key districts in Ringsaker. Here you will find:
- 2 companies with a total of 32 employees.
- Operating income of 22.1M NOK.
- Sales of 22.1M NOK.
- Wage costs of 5.9M NOK.
This shows a clear concentration of activity in Brumunddal, which can be an advantage for new actors seeking to establish themselves in the municipality.

Operational Dynamics
Operational Dynamics and Bankruptcy Statistics
Within the sushi restaurant sector in Ringsaker, there are no bankrupt companies in the industry. However, data shows that two of the four companies (Sushi House and Bangkok Asia) have no operating results, which may indicate:
- Newly established companies without a operating history.
- Companies in the early stages of development.
- Possible underdevelopment or lack of operational activity.
This shows that the industry has relatively stable bankruptcy statistics, but with a need for attention to operating results and financial management.
Outlook
Development and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Sushi restaurants in Ringsaker show an increasing trend in the number of employees (from 16 in 2025 to 25 in 2026), indicating increased operational activity and potential expansion. Sales grew by 9.2% from 2024 to 2025, but had a decline of 8.3% in 2024. This may be due to variations in customer reviews, competitive pressure, or market conditions.
For entrepreneurs, this may indicate:
- Opportunities for expansion in Brumunddal, where there is a concentration of companies.
- Need for effective operational management to ensure stable operating results.
- Competitiveness as an advantage, given the relatively small size of the industry in the municipality.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
Comparison with the Broader Industry (Restaurant / Café)
The broader restaurant / café industry in Ringsaker has:
- 56 companies (compared to 4 in sushi restaurants).
- Total of 374 employees in 2026 (compared to 25 in sushi restaurants).
- Sales of 187.7M NOK in 2025 (compared to 21.6M NOK in sushi restaurants).
Peer companies in restaurant / café (but not sushi restaurants):
| Name | Address | EBITDA | Employees | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea As Cafe Ringsaker | Krokstadvegen 4, 2320 Furnes | 3.6M NOK | 36 | 97.4M NOK |
| Hoel Gård Pluss As | Tingnesvegen 581, 2350 Nes På Hedmarken | 3.0M NOK | 32 | 25.3M NOK |
| Obs Kafe Rudshøgda | Stolvstadvegen 2, 2360 Rudshøgda | 1.1M NOK | 17 | 46.6M NOK |
This shows that the broader industry has both larger volumes and more variation in operating results, which can provide opportunities for specialization within the sushi restaurant sector.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in sushi restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea As Cafe Ringsaker | cafe | Krokstadvegen 4, 2320 Furnes | NOK 97.4M | 36 | NOK 3.6M |
| Hoel Gård Pluss As | restaurant | Tingnesvegen 581, 2350 Nes På Hedmarken | NOK 25.3M | 32 | NOK 3.0M |
| Obs Kafe Rudshøgda | cafe | Stolvstadvegen 2, 2360 Rudshøgda | NOK 46.6M | 17 | NOK 1.1M |
| Kcr Brumunddal As | pizza delivery / takeaway | v/ Pizzabakeren Brumunddal|Ringsakervegen 9A, 2383 | NOK 9.0M | 10 | NOK 781.0K |
| Obs Kafe Olrud | cafe | Kårtorpvegen 1, 2320 Furnes | NOK 27.4M | 12 | NOK 651.1K |
| Hygga Fjellkro As | cafe | Ekreskrenten 25B, 2390 Moelv | NOK 4.1M | 24 | NOK 374.0K |
| Buttekverntunet Kafe Og Aktivitetssenter Sti | restaurant | Buttekvernveien 1, 2382 Brumunddal | NOK 1.4M | 0 | NOK 200.0K |
| Sjusjøen Bardrift As | restaurant | 0, 2612 Sjusjøen | NOK 12.3M | 22 | NOK 196.0K |
| China House Moelv As | restaurant | Storgata 113B, 2390 Moelv | NOK 5.2M | 9 | NOK 170.0K |
| Zhen Jiang Restaurant As | restaurant | Øvregate 4, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 2.2M | 7 | NOK 165.0K |
| Pp Brumunddal As | restaurant | Brugata 3B, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 9.5M | 23 | NOK 75.0K |
| Nygata Uteliv As | restaurant | Nygata 12, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 1.8M | 12 | NOK 31.0K |
| Nomir As | cafe | Revbekkvegen 31, 2612 Sjusjøen | NOK 2.0M | 2 | NOK 14.0K |
| Nes Gjestegaard As | restaurant | Tingnesvegen 215, 2353 Stavsjø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 2.0K |
| Alexandra Ans | restaurant | Furnesvegen 8, 2382 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| B & G Group As | restaurant | Øvregate 4, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bobarista | restaurant | Krokstadvegen 9C, 2320 Furnes | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Bolstad Restaurant As | cafe | Stolvstadvegen 5, 2360 Rudshøgda | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Brua Grill Raja Kamran Haydar | restaurant | Fagerlundvegen 1, 2383 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Brugata 12 Drift As | restaurant | Brugata 12, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Brumunddal Pizza&girll As | restaurant | Gammelgata 29, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Brødrene Øen As | restaurant | Storgata 108, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bs Catering Jensen | restaurant | Jessnesstranda 136, 2320 Furnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Chai Masala As | restaurant | Brugata 3D, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Cobee Restaurant & Bar As | restaurant | Storgata 105, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Gamlegardens Hage Jan Arne Haukåssveen | cafe | Kinnevegen 78, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Garvalova Sunn Mat | restaurant | Åsmarkvegen 691, 2364 Næroset | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jfb Holding As | restaurant | Ekreskrenten 25B, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kafé Mølla As | restaurant | Brugata 16, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Lukasik | restaurant | Bjørgegutua 151, 2320 Furnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Matfatet Ringsaker As | restaurant | Brugata 8, 2380 Brumunddal | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Nessundet Kafe As | cafe | Bryggevegen 1, 2350 Nes På Hedmarken | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Nye Kafé Koigen As | cafe | Midtvegen 122, 2320 Furnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| P.l.plaza Services As | restaurant | Brøttumsvegen 30, 2372 | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Piknik As | restaurant | Ringsvegen 181, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Restaurant Og Kafe Uzsakova | restaurant | Åsmarkvegen 1429, 2365 Åsmarka | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Saray Restaurant Moelv As Konkursbo | restaurant | Storgata 105, 2390 Moelv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjusjøvangen Kafedrift Ans | cafe | Sjusjøvangen Turistsenter, 2612 Sjusjøen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skafferiet Hansen | restaurant | Helgøyvegen 850, 2350 Nes På Hedmarken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sterud Mat & Hygge As | asian restaurant | Bryggevegen 10, 2350 Nes På Hedmarken | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Sushi restaurants in Ringsaker show an increasing trend in the number of employees and relatively stable bankruptcy statistics. With a concentration of companies in Brumunddal and good operational efficiency among the operating companies, the industry can be an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs. However, it is important to consider competitive pressure and market dynamics in relation to the broader restaurant and café industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and strategies to establish themselves in the municipality.