Industry · municipality
Sushi Restaurant in Tønsberg: Current Status and Outlook
Economic Overview, Companies, and Business Geography in Tønsberg
Executive Summary
The sushi restaurant in Tønsberg represents a specialized part of the municipality's food and catering industry. In 2025, there are 10 such businesses registered in the municipality, with a combined revenue of 20.9 million NOK. This sector has shown strong growth since 2016, with an annual increase of up to 15.8% in 2024–2025. However, there have been variations in wage development, with a decline of 37.7% in 2024–2025. One of the most notable developments is that one of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023. This shows that the sector is not without challenges, even though it has generally shown resilience.
Economic Overview
Revenue and Employees:
- Revenue: In 2025, the sushi restaurant sector in Tønsberg had a total revenue of 20.9 million NOK, with an annual growth of 15.8% from 2024. This is one of the most significant growth periods in the sector in recent years.
- Employees: The number of employees increased from 24 in 2016 to 77 in 2022, before being reduced to 38 in 2026. This decline in 2025–2026 may be due to variations in operating results and the bankruptcy of one of the businesses.
Operating Results and Margins:
- Sushi restaurants in Tønsberg have shown variations in operating results, with an average EBITDA margin of 5% in 2025. The most profitable businesses have EBITDA margins up to 9%, such as Ninas Sushi As in Sem.
Bankruptcy: One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023. This is a unique event in the sector, but it shows that it can be risky to start a new business in a competitive market situation.
Companies in the Industry
In Tønsberg, there are 10 companies registered in the sushi restaurant sector. These companies have different organizational forms, with a focus on AS (5 companies), DA (1 company), and ENK (4 companies). The most well-known companies include:
- Ninas Sushi As (Sem): 13 employees, revenue of 10.6 million NOK, EBITDA of 988,000 NOK.
- Pandas Wok & Sushi Bar As (Tønsberg): 13 employees, revenue of 6.0 million NOK, EBITDA of 112,000 NOK.
- Yanagi Sushi As Avd Tønsberg (Tolvsrød): 5 employees, revenue of 2.4 million NOK, EBITDA of 102,000 NOK.
Bankruptcy: One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As (Regata 2, Revetal), was declared bankrupt in 2023. This company had no revenue or employees in 2023, and it is a unique event in the sector.
Business Geography
Sushi restaurants in Tønsberg are distributed across several districts and locations in the municipality. The main areas are:
| Location | Number of companies | Number of employees | Revenue (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | EBITDA margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tønsberg | 3 | 22 | 8.2 million | 168,000 | 2% |
| Sem | 1 | 13 | 10.6 million | 988,000 | 9% |
| Tolvsrød | 1 | 5 | 2.4 million | 102,000 | 4% |
Analysis: Tønsberg is the most active area with 3 companies, but Sem has the highest EBITDA margin (9%) and highest revenue (10.6 million NOK). Tolvsrød has lower revenue, but a higher EBITDA margin (4%) compared to Tønsberg. This shows that it may be possible to achieve better profitability in less competitive areas.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcy: One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023. This company had no revenue or employees in 2023, and it is a unique event in the sector. This may be due to variations in operating results, but it is unclear what led to the bankruptcy.
Operating Results and Margins: Sushi restaurants in Tønsberg have shown variations in operating results, with an average EBITDA margin of 5% in 2025. The most profitable businesses have EBITDA margins up to 9%, such as Ninas Sushi As in Sem.
Competitiveness: Sushi restaurants in Tønsberg have shown strong growth in revenue in recent years, but there have also been variations in operating results. This shows that there may be challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market situation.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting a sushi restaurant in Tønsberg, it is important to consider both the opportunities and challenges. The sector has shown strong growth in revenue in recent years, with an annual growth of up to 15.8% in 2024–2025. This shows that it may be possible to achieve a good market share in the municipality.
Competitiveness: Sushi restaurants in Tønsberg have shown variations in operating results, with an average EBITDA margin of 5% in 2025. The most profitable businesses have EBITDA margins up to 9%, such as Ninas Sushi As in Sem. This shows that it may be possible to achieve better profitability in less competitive areas.
Bankruptcy: One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023. This is a unique event in the sector, but it shows that it may be risky to start a new business in a competitive market situation.
Outlook for the Restaurant and Café Industry
Economic Overview: The restaurant and café industry in Tønsberg has shown strong growth in revenue in recent years, with an annual growth of up to 18.8% in 2021–2022. This shows that it may be possible to achieve a good market share in the municipality. However, there have been variations in operating results, with a decline of 21.3% in 2024–2025.
Competitiveness: The restaurant and café industry in Tønsberg has shown variations in operating results, with an average EBITDA margin of 5% in 2025. The most profitable businesses have EBITDA margins up to 7.8%, such as Havariet As in Tønsberg. This shows that it may be possible to achieve better profitability in less competitive areas.
Bankruptcy: One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023. This is a unique event in the sector, but it shows that it may be risky to start a new business in a competitive market situation.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in sushi restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havariet As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 30E, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 55.2M | 59 | NOK 7.8M |
| Foyngården Drift As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 18C, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 58.3M | 163 | NOK 4.6M |
| Steak As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 20, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 32.2M | 54 | NOK 3.2M |
| Pizzavera As | restaurant | Gauterødveien 57B, 3154 Tolvsrød | NOK 11.2M | 8 | NOK 3.2M |
| Paparazzi As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 20, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 32.5M | 39 | NOK 2.2M |
| Jafs Sem As | restaurant | Semsbyveien 94, 3170 | NOK 10.8M | 5 | NOK 2.2M |
| Big Ben As | restaurant | Torvet 1, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 8.0M | 8 | NOK 1.9M |
| Kverneriet As | restaurant | Rambergveien 15, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 26.6M | 26 | NOK 1.5M |
| Schism As | restaurant | Rambergveien 31, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 13.0K | 0 | NOK 1.4M |
| Jordbærpikene Tønsberg As | cafe | Farmandstredet|Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 10.3M | 19 | NOK 928.0K |
| Peking As | restaurant | Grev Wedels gate 4B, 3111 Tønsberg | NOK 6.0M | 5 | NOK 855.0K |
| Eik Pizza Og Restaurant As | restaurant | Eikveien 58, 3122 Tønsberg | NOK 4.8M | 6 | NOK 796.0K |
| Sub Kilden As | restaurant | Kilden 1, 3118 Tønsberg | NOK 7.5M | 17 | NOK 622.0K |
| Craftsmanship Holding As | restaurant | Rambergveien 15, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 10.3M | 5 | NOK 615.0K |
| Espresso House Norge As Avd 850 Farmandstredet | coffeehouse | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 10.8M | 15 | NOK 539.1K |
| Flykafeen Drift As | restaurant | Åshaugveien 155, 3157 Barkåker | NOK 7.9M | 8 | NOK 424.0K |
| Kaffetid As | restaurant | Kåpeveien 5, 3174 Revetal | NOK 3.6M | 12 | NOK 353.0K |
| Semsgrillen As | restaurant | Ysteriveien 4, 3170 Sem | NOK 4.5M | 4 | NOK 262.0K |
| Groovy Diner | restaurant | 1. etasje|Kilden 1, 3118 Tønsberg | NOK 6.5M | 10 | NOK 260.7K |
| La Pergola Tønsberg As | restaurant | Torvet 1, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 18.0M | 39 | NOK 236.0K |
| With As Avd Bydelshuset | restaurant | Tollbodgaten 19, 3111 Tønsberg | NOK 3.2M | 6 | NOK 206.2K |
| Bare Barista Kaffebar As | restaurant | Øvre Langgate 44, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 4.1M | 10 | NOK 192.0K |
| Mytteriet As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 26A, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 7.4M | 13 | NOK 189.0K |
| Kaldnes Pizza As | restaurant | Solveien 5B, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 2.1M | 4 | NOK 163.0K |
| Kapadokya Restaurant Tønsberg As | restaurant | Nedre Langgate 28B, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 3.5M | 11 | NOK 155.0K |
| Isbaren Avd Tønsberg Torv | restaurant | Storgaten 39, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 921.6K | 8 | NOK 150.1K |
| Cafe M Tønsberg 18 As | restaurant | St Olavs gate 22, 3112 Tønsberg | NOK 5.8M | 12 | NOK 140.0K |
| With As Avd With Bok & Kafe | restaurant | Storgaten 16, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 2.0M | 3 | NOK 127.2K |
| Byblos Oriental Gril As | restaurant | Farmannsveien 8, 3111 Tønsberg | NOK 3.1M | 4 | NOK 101.0K |
| With As Avd Storgaten 29 | restaurant | Storgaten 29A, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 1.3M | 2 | NOK 84.1K |
| Thai Middag As | restaurant | Eikveien 107, 3123 Tønsberg | NOK 6.1M | 11 | NOK 74.0K |
| Kaffe & No As | restaurant | Valløveien 56B, 3152 Tolvsrød | NOK 2.7M | 9 | NOK 64.0K |
| Kld As | restaurant | Torvet 1, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 50.0K | 0 | NOK 50.0K |
| Libe As Avd Tønsberg | restaurant | Jernbanegaten 1D, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 4.2M | 0 | NOK 36.7K |
| Namm As | restaurant | Nyveien 19, 3157 Barkåker | NOK 242.0K | 0 | NOK 2.0K |
| 2 Friends As | restaurant | Conradis gate 7, 3126 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Andersen Mat Og Import | restaurant | Ramnesveien 377, 3171 Sem | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Arctic Flavors As Konkursbo | restaurant | Rambergveien 45E, 3115 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Armaan As | restaurant | Hageveien 44, 3170 Sem | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Asian Fortune As | restaurant | Øvre Langgate 40, 3110 Tønsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The sushi restaurant sector in Tønsberg has shown strong growth in revenue in recent years, with an annual growth of up to 15.8% in 2024–2025. This shows that it may be possible to achieve a good market share in the municipality. However, there have been variations in operating results, with a decline of 37.7% in 2024–2025. One of the registered businesses, Da Vinci Restaurant As, was declared bankrupt in 2023, showing that it may be risky to start a new business in a competitive market situation.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a sushi restaurant in Tønsberg, it is important to consider both the opportunities and challenges. The sector has shown strong growth in revenue in recent years, but there have also been variations in operating results. This shows that there may be challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market situation.