Sushi Restaurants in Sola – An Analysis of the Industry, Companies, and Outlook

The sushi restaurant industry in Sola municipality is a small but active sector with two registered companies. The two companies primarily operate in Sola and Tananger, and the industry has shown both strength and uncertainty over time. With a combination of local websites and a broader restaurant sector in the municipality, sushi restaurants could be a potential business form, but with a need for careful analysis of the market and competition.

Over the past few years, the number of employees in the sushi restaurant industry in Sola has grown significantly, from 1 employee in 2020 to 25 employees in 2022, before decreasing to 14 employees in 2024. Sales have only been reported for 2020, with a value of NOK 704,200. No updated sales data is available for later years. This indicates some uncertainty in the industry, especially after 2022.

Two companies are registered in the sushi restaurant industry in Sola:

1. Sushi Sola As (Solakrossvegen 1B, Sola) – AS structure, established 2020-05-21, 12 employees, operating income NOK 1.2M, sales NOK 1.2M, EBITDA NOK -65K.

1. Tananger Sushi As (Skibmannsvegen 1, Tananger) – AS structure, established 2021-01-26, 4 employees, no operating income or sales reported.

Both companies are AS entities, and there are no companies in other organizational forms in the industry.

Sushi restaurant activity in Sola is distributed across two areas:

1. Sola – 1 company, 12 employees, operating income NOK 1.2M, sales NOK 1.2M.

1. Tananger – 1 company, 4 employees, no operating income or sales reported.

This shows that the Tananger company has not shown activity in reported figures, while the Sola company has a more stable operation.

No bankruptcy reporting is registered for the sushi restaurant industry in Sola. No bankruptcies have been registered in the industry in recent years. This is a positive indicator, but there is no data on bankruptcy activity in the industry over time.

For the foundation of a new sushi restaurant in Sola, it is important to assess the industry's uncertainty. Although there are two companies in the industry, there have been significant variations in the number of employees and sales. It is also important to note that the Tananger company has not shown activity in reported figures. This may indicate a weak market position for sushi restaurants in the municipality, even though there are potential opportunities in Sola.

The broader restaurant and café industry in Sola has shown more stable growth over time, with a total of 44 companies. Sales in this industry have grown from NOK 180.9M in 2016 to NOK 288.6M in 2025. This shows that the restaurant industry in Sola has a stronger foundation than the sushi restaurant industry. Current companies in the restaurant industry have higher EBITDA and more stable operations, which could be an important factor for entrepreneurs to consider.

The sushi restaurant industry in Sola has both opportunities and challenges. With two companies and a growing broader restaurant industry, it may be possible to establish oneself in the municipality. However, it is important to be aware of the industry's uncertainty and weak sales in Tananger. Entrepreneurs should consider carefully analyzing the market and looking at potential locations in Sola to maximize the chances of success.