The companies listed here are primarily large Finnish groups in retail and hospitality, many of which operate as cooperatives. Notable examples include S-ryhmä, a network of cooperatives in retail, services, and hospitality, and SOK, which provides expert services for S Group cooperatives. HOK-Elanto is another cooperative retail company with numerous locations in Southern Finland, while Tallink Silja Oy is a major passenger shipping company on the Baltic Sea.
A significant pattern is the strong presence of companies with roots in cooperative structures, often with extensive operations across retail and hospitality sectors. Many of these entities, such as S-ryhmä and SOK, were founded in the early 20th century, indicating a long-standing tradition of cooperative business models in Helsinki's corporate landscape.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S-ryhmä / S Groups-ryhma.fi
Network of cooperatives operating retail stores, services, banking, and hospitality across Finland and the Baltic region, serving co-op members. |
10,730 | |||
| 2 |
SOKs-ryhma.fi
A central cooperative providing expert services for S Group cooperatives, including chain management and marketing, with subsidiaries in travel, hospitality, and supermarket trade |
3,153 | |||
| 3 |
HOK-Elantohok-elanto.fi
A leading cooperative retail company with over 400 locations in Southern Finland, offering a wide range of products and services Join our team of over 6,800 employees! |
1,719 | |||
| 4 |
Tallink Silja Oyfi.tallink.com
A leading passenger shipping company on the Baltic Sea, offering leisure and business travel services on 6 different routes with 19 vessels |
698 | |||
| 5 | 480 | ||||
| 6 | 383 | ||||
| 7 |
Holiday Club Resortsholidayclubresorts.com
A leading holiday accommodation operator in Finland with over 2200 holiday homes, 1000 hotel rooms, and operations in Sweden and the Canary Islands |
366 | |||
| 8 |
Sokos Hotelssokoshotels.fi
A leading hotel chain with 50 properties in Finland and Tallinn, offering prime locations in city centers and recreational areas with easy access to transportation |
350 | |||
| 9 |
Sokotel Oysokotel.fi
A Finnish hotel and restaurant company, part of S-Group, operating well-known hotels in Finland and Tallinn with over 1000 passionate professionals |
329 | |||
| 10 |
Forenomforenom.com
Leading corporate housing provider in the Nordic region and Europe, offering over 9000 serviced apartments with real-time online booking and customer support |
283 | |||
| 11 |
Compass Group Finlandcompass-group.fi
Compass Group is a global food and facilities management company, providing 55 billion meals annually in 40 countries with a focus on quality, innovation, and responsibility |
270 | |||
| 12 |
Finnkino Oyfinnkino.fi
A leading cinema chain in Finland, part of Europe's largest cinema operator, offering digital screenings, state-of-the-art facilities, and cinema advertising services |
190 | |||
| 13 |
Food Folk Suomi Oy (McDonald's Suomi)mcdonalds.com
Food Folk Suomi Oy is a licensee for developing McDonald's restaurants in Finland Learn more at wwwmcdonaldsfi |
153 | |||
| 14 |
Arnoldsarnolds.fi
A popular American-style bakery café chain in Finland, known for high-quality, daily-made delicacies, operating as franchises managed by independent entrepreneurs |
117 | |||
| 15 | 75 | ||||
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| 16 |
Hotel Kämphotelkamp.com
Luxurious hotel in Helsinki offering spacious rooms for business trips and vacations, with a focus on timeless elegance and European glamour |
64 | |||
| 17 |
W-Restaurants Oyw-restaurants.fi
A privately owned restaurant company in Helsinki with multiple unique restaurants known for excellent food, professional service, and relaxed atmosphere |
54 | |||
| 18 | 44 | ||||
| 19 |
Picnic Grouppicnic.fi
A group of companies focusing on offering food that tastes good, feels good, and is ethically sourced, including snack restaurants, a coffee chain, and a logistics company |
41 | |||
| 20 |
Noli Studiosnolistudios.com
Noli Studios offers flexible stay options with hotel amenities, contemporary studios or affordable rooms, and personalized services for a comfortable experience |
39 | |||
| 21 | 36 | ||||
| 22 |
Olo Collectionolo-collection.fi
Olo Collection is a restaurant family offering a range of dining experiences, including Michelin-starred Olo, cocktail bars, and catering services Passionate about enhancing life's flavors |
29 | |||
| 23 |
Night People Group Oynightpeoplegroup.fi
Night People Group is a Finnish restaurant company founded in 2011 with 14 locations across Finland, offering top nightlife and dining experiences |
26 | |||
| 24 |
Skiffer Oy - Skiffer Restaurantsskiffer.fi
A Finnish company managing Skiffer, GOAT, and Oysters & Fish restaurants in Helsinki, Espoo, and Hanko, offering diverse dining experiences |
26 | |||
| 25 |
Oy Botta Abbotta.fi
A Helsinki-based restaurant company with a rich history, offering food and drinks at iconic venues like Manala, St Urho's Pub, and Dagmar Bistro |
25 | |||
| 26 |
Ravintola Murumurudining.fi
A small bistro-style restaurant in Helsinki offering fresh, well-made food with a French-Italian twist, paired with European wines and champagnes |
24 | |||
| 27 |
Hilton Helsinki Hotelshravintolat.fi
Hospitality company with three hotels in Helsinki: full-service airport hotel near Terminal, iconic hotel by the sea, and Nordic-inspired hotel in the city center |
21 | |||
| 28 |
Onniravintolatonniravintolat.fi
A family-owned restaurant business with nine different venues offering traditional food, specialty beers, live music, karaoke, and nightclubs, focusing on growth and customer satisfaction |
16 | |||
| 29 |
The Helsinki Distilling Companyhdco.fi
A Helsinki-based distillery crafting premium spirits like whiskey, gin, and akvavit using Nordic ingredients for a perfect balance of flavors |
13 | |||
| 30 |
A&S Restaurantsasravintolat.fi
A family-owned restaurant company in Helsinki, offering unique dining experiences with eight different restaurants serving various cuisines and hosting events |
13 | |||
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