As a company, NORDSEE covers the entire spectrum of fish products and, after more than 120 years, has established a unique position as a gourmet harbour that stands for variety, first-class quality and responsible use of fish as a resource.
Our mission
NORDSEE has been supplying people throughout Germany and Austria with fresh fish and delicious fish products for more than 120 years. Expertise, enthusiasm, tradition and the sustainable use of fish as a resource take centre stage.
Naturalness is particularly important to us, which we strictly pursue in all our activities.
For example, we deliberately avoid the use of flavour enhancers, artificial flavourings and genetically modified ingredients in our products. In addition, our fish products come exclusively from quota-caught fish. The origin of the products can be traced transparently via our website, app or in all NORDSEE shops. In addition, we are introducing an ever-expanding range of high-quality fish, shellfish and crustaceans from certified organic aquaculture.
We also emphasise naturalness in our shops. For example, we use natural materials to furnish our restaurants - from colours and wood to the use of green electricity and much more.
When it comes to our employees, we see naturalness as diversity and tolerance in the team, authentic behaviour and the gastronomic expertise and fish expert know-how of our employees. We are proud fish fans who give our guests pleasure and enthusiasm.
We also want to be honest and authentic in our communication. It is a fact that not everyone likes fish, and we are open about this. We are here for all other people who love fish. Whether grilled, deep-fried, smoked or delicious sushi - NORDSEE has the perfect product for every fish lover.
Facts & figures at a glance
Our company currently has 366 locations worldwide. There are 308 shops in Germany, 31 in Austria and a further 27 in the rest of Europe. In 2019, around 17 million guests visited our shops and generated around 71 million customer transactions. Global system sales totalled around 329.3 million euros.
We have also offered our own franchise model since 2001. Of the total of 366 locations, 152 are currently operated by franchise partners in Germany and abroad. The trend is rising, as we have increasingly focussed on expanding the franchise system in Germany in recent years.
NORDSEE has around 3,000 employees in its own branches in Germany and Austria, including 70 trainees. The franchise partners employ a further 1,000 staff.
5 sales channels form the basis of NORDSEE's success:
Restaurant, snacks, retail, supermarket & delivery service.
Restaurant
In our restaurants you will find a variety of fresh and natural fish dishes, salads and drinks that you can enjoy on the spot. Of course, you also always have the option of taking all dishes away with you and eating them out.
Snacks
All NORDSEE branches also sell snacks. You can choose between savoury baguettes, delicious rolls, hand-rolled wraps, fresh salads and various hot snack boxes and get them quickly and directly to your hand.
Retail
Many of our branches have a retail counter and offer fresh fish, smoked fish specialities, various delicatessen salads and fish delicacies to take home.
Did you know that you can also have your own personalised fish platters put together here?
Supermarket
Since 2015, NORDSEE has also brought a breath of fresh air to the chiller cabinet and is available for fish lovers with a variety of speciality products in the supermarket. Various delicatessen salads, fish creams and the popular fried fish, Bremen-style fish cakes and the best matjes fillets are waiting to be discovered by you.
Delivery service
The NORDSEE delivery service is now also available for all those who want to enjoy the great pleasure of fish in the comfort of their own home. You can order from selected delivery service partners with just a few clicks.