Updated 11 November 2026 218,387businesses in the base 3,587categories 7,568chains
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ranking7,568 chainsdata as of 11 November 2026

Largest chains in Norway

The largest chains in Norway by the number of active locations: supermarkets, fast food and cafés, banks, fuel stations, fashion, pharmacies, opticians and more. 24% of the businesses in Norway belong to chains; the first is Extra, with 812 businesses.

County
The whole of Norway
Agder
Akershus
Buskerud
Finnmark
Innlandet
Møre og Romsdal
Nordland
Oslo
Rogaland
Telemark
Troms
Trøndelag
Vestfold
Vestland
Østfold
Sector
All sectors
Food & Drink
Retail & Shopping
Health & Medical
Beauty & Wellness
Sports & Fitness
Education & Childcare
Arts, Entertainment & Leisure
Community, Religious & Public Services
Professional & Business Services
Property, Construction & Trades
Finance & Insurance
Hotels & Travel
Home, Pets & Personal Services
Automotive
Transport & Logistics
Industry, Manufacturing & Wholesale
Agriculture & Forestry
7,568 chains in the ranking·Norway·chain — 2 or more active businesses
1901–2000 of 7,568
RankChainBusinessesCountiesMarket shareAddresses
1901
RE
Rogaland ElektroElectrician · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1902
RR
Rolls-RoyceManufacturer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1903
RE
Rustad EiendomsmeglingReal estate agent · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1904
RI
Rustad ILSoccer club · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1905
RH
RÅH HudpleieSkin care clinic · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1906
RØ
RøtterHealth food store · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1907
ST
SB TransportTransportation service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1908
SA
SaferoadSign shop · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1909
SA
SaltdalshyttaHome builder · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1910
SS
San SebastianFood and beverage caterer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1911
SA
SandefjordChiropractor · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1912
SeaqloudSoftware company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1913
SE
SenterpartietPolitical party · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1914
SB
Setesdal BilruterBus company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1915
SF
Sg Finans ASFinance · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1916
SH
ShapesGym · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1917
SiVoldaKindergarten · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1918
SiemensEngineering consultant · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1919
Siemens EnergyCorporate office · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1920
SH
Sig. HalvorsenPlumber · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1921
SignaturklinikkenSkin care clinic · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1922
SI
SinusElectrician · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1923
SR
Sirkus RenaaIce cream shop · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1924
SkanfilAuction house · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1925
SK
SkarsnutenHoliday apartment · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1926
SF
Skien fritidsparkHotel · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1927
SW
Skipper WorseOutdoor activity organiser · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1928
SA
Skåppå ASBusiness management consultant · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1929
SmartStoreSelf-storage facility · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1930
SK
Smurfit KappaPackaging company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1931
SR
Snøhetta RegnskapAccounting firm · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1932
SB
Soknedal BakeriBakery · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1933
SO
SolhusetTanning salon · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1934
SO
SolideqScaffolding service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1935
Solland VentilasjonVentilation equipment manufacturer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1936
Solon EiendomReal estate developer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1937
SM
Sophies MindeOrthopaedic surgeon · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1938
S4
Sport 4 YouGym · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1939
SB
Statens BarnehusCorporate office · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1940
ST
StatsarkivetCorporate office · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1941
ST
StatskogAssociation / organisation · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1942
StenbolagetStone supplier · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1943
SI
Stokke ILSports club · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1944
SE
Stor-ElvdalKindergarten · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1945
Storage24Storage facility · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1946
SS
Storm SikkerhetSecurity service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1947
SA
Strandveien AutoCar dealer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1948
SH
Styrk HelseChiropractor · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1949
Sumo RestaurantAsian fusion restaurant · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1950
Sunn TannhelseklinikkDentist · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1951
SA
Sunnfjord ApotekPharmacy · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1952
ST
Sushi-TeriaRestaurant · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1953
SynlighetMarketing agency · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1954
SY
SynspunktOptician · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1955
SU
Sørby UtleieConstruction equipment rental service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1956
SørbøBuilding materials supplier · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1957
SØ
Søtt+SaltBakery · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1958
TE
TECEPlumbing supply store · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1959
TEK-NorgeReal estate surveyor · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1960
TT-TeknikkPlumber · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1961
TA
TannlegeDentist · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1962
TS
Taxi SørTaxi service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1963
TS
Team serviceJanitorial service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1964
TE
TechnipFMCOilfield equipment supplier · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1965
TE
TechnogardenRecruiter · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1966
TE
TempraHVAC contractor · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1967
TD
Teneo DataSoftware company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1968
TE
TensioRenewable energy supplier · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1969
ThauglandBuilding materials supplier · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1970
TH
ThermaxFire protection consultant · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1971
TI
TietoevrySoftware company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1972
TI
TilfordegCaterer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1973
Top TempRecruiter · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1974
TT
Toten transportTransportation service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1975
Toyota SørvestToyota dealer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1976
TM
Transcendental Meditasjon (TM)Meditation centre · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1977
TranstemaTelecommunications service provider · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1978
TR
TrenGym · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1979
Trescal Calibration LabLaboratory · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1980
TR
TritonSwimming hall · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1981
TR
TropehagenPet store · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1982
TR
TrucknorAuto repair shop · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1983
TB
Trøndelag BilhjelpVehicle recovery service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1984
TU
TuaMeaGoldsmith · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1985
TU
Tune upMental health service · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1986
T1
Tønnesen 1937Shoe store · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1987
UP
UHM PilatesPilates studio · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1988
UN
UNNHospital · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1989
UI
UiTUniversity · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1990
UA
Uponor ASManufacturer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
1991
UR
UrbanhusArchitect · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1992
UB
Urmaker BjerkeWatchmaker · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1993
VDL PartsTruck accessories store · 4 businesses in Norway
4 3
<0.1%
1994
VA
VarpConstruction company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1995
Vartdal GjenvinningRecycling centre · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1996
VerdianalyseReal estate surveyor · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1997
VE
Vestfold EventEvent management company · 4 businesses in Norway
4 2
<0.1%
1998
VestkantenBowling alley · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
1999
VE
VeterinærinstituttetResearch institute · 4 businesses in Norway
4 4
<0.1%
2000
VI
VierdalLawyer · 4 businesses in Norway
4 1
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in Norway
1 2 … 19 20 21 … 75 76
Chains and independents
In chains51,380 · 24%
Independents167,007 · 76%

The five largest chains have <0.1% of all businesses in Norway.

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