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The Sushi Restaurant Industry in Sogndal: Current Status and Outlook
An analysis of sales and employee statistics, companies, and development trends in the municipality of Sogndal
Executive Summary
The sushi restaurant industry in Sogndal is currently a blank sector. There are no registered companies within this industry in the municipality, and both sales and employee statistics show zero activity over several years. This contrasts with the broader restaurant and café sector, which has shown stable growth in both number of employees and sales. For entrepreneurs and local decision-makers, this is a unique opportunity – but it requires a thorough analysis of the market, competition, and customers in Sogndal.
Economic Overview
In Sogndal, there are no registered companies within the sushi restaurant industry. Sales statistics show zero activity for all years from 2016 to 2026, and the number of employees is also zero throughout. This indicates that there are no operating sushi restaurants in the municipality. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has shown positive development, with an increase in sales from NOK 36.4 million in 2016 to NOK 60.5 million in 2025. The number of employees in this sector has also grown from 135 in 2016 to 160 in 2026, with a significant increase of 24.2% in 2023.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies within the sushi restaurant industry in Sogndal. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has 25 companies, but none of these are classified as sushi restaurants. Organizational form statistics for the sushi restaurant industry are missing, but there are no registered companies to analyze. This indicates that there is no activity in this industry in the municipality.
Industry Geography
There is no available data on where sushi restaurants might operate in Sogndal. There are no registered companies within this industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of geographic distribution. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has companies distributed across several districts in the municipality, such as Sogndal, Balestrand, and Leikanger.
Industry Dynamics
There are no registered bankruptcies within the sushi restaurant industry in Sogndal. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has experienced some bankruptcies, such as Balestrand Servering As Konkursbo and China House Eiendom As. This shows that there may be risks in the industry, but there is no direct data on sushi restaurants. For entrepreneurs, it is important to analyze the market thoroughly before starting a new business.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering starting a sushi restaurant in Sogndal, it is important to note that there is no existing activity in this industry. This could be an opportunity, but it requires a thorough analysis of the market, competition, and customers. The broader restaurant and café sector has shown positive development, and it may be possible to find a place for a unique sushi restaurant in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and provide advice on how to create a competitive business.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Sogndal has shown stable growth in both sales and number of employees. Sales have increased from NOK 36.4 million in 2016 to NOK 60.5 million in 2025, with an average annual growth of approximately 6.7%. The number of employees has also increased from 135 in 2016 to 160 in 2026. This shows that the sector is robust and has potential for further growth. Regarding competitors, there are several companies within the restaurant and café industry, such as Sogndal Pizza As and Restauranthuset Malin As, which have high sales figures and good EBITDA. These companies can be good examples of how to run a successful business in the municipality.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in sushi restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sogndal Pizza As | restaurant | Fjørevegen 8C, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 13.9M | 17 | NOK 2.2M |
| Restauranthuset Malin As | restaurant | Fjøravegen 17, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 24.9M | 28 | NOK 1.8M |
| Presog As | restaurant | Gravensteinsgata 5, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 14.2M | 20 | NOK 424.0K |
| Gekkens Restaurant Og Cafe Invest As | restaurant | 0, 6899 Balestrand | NOK 2.7M | 10 | NOK 258.0K |
| Brævasshytta As | restaurant | Fjærlandsvegen 4105, 6848 | NOK 64.0K | 0 | NOK 198.0K |
| Full Damp As | restaurant | Bryggjegota 6, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 4.3M | 4 | NOK 140.0K |
| Henjatunet Eggjagarden As | restaurant | Henjavegen 40, 6863 Leikanger | NOK 339.0K | 1 | NOK 47.0K |
| Ataie | cafe | Elvatunet 4, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Baalee Restaurant Pettersen | restaurant | Kong Beles veg 20, 6899 Balestrand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Balestrand Servering As Konkursbo | restaurant | 0, 6899 Balestrand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Christoffer Knagenhjelm | restaurant | Havnebakken 1, 6854 Kaupanger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Den Gule Kafe As | restaurant | Parkvegen 6, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 28 | NOK 0 |
| Domus Kafe | restaurant | 0, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Inkåleisn Kafé As | restaurant | Fjærlandsfjorden 272, 6848 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Korall As | restaurant | Holmen 2, 6899 Balestrand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Meieriet Studenthus Sogndal | restaurant | Fjørevegen 18A, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Melås Per Steinar | restaurant | Gjerdsfletene 7, 6863 Leikanger | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Memo Restaurant As | cafe | Almenningen 4, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Nafas As | restaurant | c/o Abbas Ekhtiyari|Kyrkjebakken 30, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pearl By Harbor Komendant | cafe | Holmen 8, 6899 Balestrand | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Pota Madre Sogndal As Avd Sogndal | restaurant | Stedjevegen 38, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 35 | NOK 0 |
| Ruccola As | restaurant | Almenningen 4, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Saman Kaffebar | coffeehouse | Innovasjonsbygget, 1 etasje|Trolladalen 30, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Villmarka Leikanger As | restaurant | Gjerdsfletene 7, 6863 Leikanger | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| China House Eiendom As | restaurant | Stedjeflaten 18, 6856 Sogndal | NOK 1.0M | 0 | NOK -1.4M |
Conclusion
The sushi restaurant industry in Sogndal is currently a blank sector, but there are opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this industry. The broader restaurant and café sector has shown positive development, and it may be possible to find a place for a unique sushi restaurant in the municipality. It is important to thoroughly analyze the market and find a differentiation that can distinguish a new business from competitors. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and provide advice on how to create a competitive business.