Business Survivability in Ardmore, Atlanta
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Ardmore is a Kosher Restaurant with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: a Kosher Restaurant in Ardmore (~82% average survival rate, ~85% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #27 across all neighborhoods in and around Atlanta
- Neighborhood average: ~71% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: May 11, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Ardmore a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Ardmore is a Kosher Restaurant with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~85% chance; next is a Scandinavian Restaurant with a ~80% chance, followed by an Italian Restaurant with a ~80% chance.
What does the data say about opening in Ardmore?
StreetSpring ranks Ardmore #27 among all analyzed neighborhoods in and around Atlanta, with a neighborhood-wide average survivability of ~71%.
- Strong business types at their best-match addresses in Ardmore consistently score ~2% higher than the overall neighborhood survivability average.
- However, these same business types at the worst locations in Ardmore can sometimes provide a projected Survivability Score considerably below the average. Thus, even the businesses that are most in need in Ardmore could have trouble succeeding if the best location is not selected.
- With a 97.3% employment rate, Ardmore has the consumer spending foundation that supports a range of brick-and-mortar business types.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Which blocks in Ardmore offer the strongest survivability?
The right address in Ardmore can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. Here is the top survivability address for a Kosher Restaurant in Ardmore, per StreetSpring's 2026 model:
Walking the neighborhood: what to look for
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis of 100 location-specific factors, this area offers the highest projected survivability for a Kosher Restaurant in Ardmore. StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Factors evaluated include competition at every distance band, consumer spending forecasts, mobility patterns, and market share projections.
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What kinds of businesses thrive in Ardmore?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Ardmore
- Kosher Restaurant — ~81%–~85% survivability range, with an average of ~82% across Ardmore.
- Opening a Scandinavian Restaurant in Ardmore shows ~80% average survivability. Top locations reach ~82%; lower-end sites show ~79%.
- Italian Restaurant (Ranked #3): ~80% average in Ardmore. Best-case storefronts: ~82%. Challenging locations: ~79%.
- Filipino Restaurant is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Ardmore: ~80% chance on average, best at ~81%, challenging at ~78%.
- Indonesian Restaurant — ~77%–~80% survivability range, with an average of ~78% across Ardmore.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Ardmore
- Opening an Ukrainian Restaurant in Ardmore shows ~78% average survivability. Top locations reach ~80%; lower-end sites show ~76%.
- Liquor Store (Ranked #7): ~78% average in Ardmore. Best-case storefronts: ~80%. Challenging locations: ~76%.
- Diner is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Ardmore: ~78% chance on average, best at ~80%, challenging at ~76%.
- Coffee Shop — ~76%–~80% survivability range, with an average of ~78% across Ardmore.
- Opening a Juice & Smoothie Bar in Ardmore shows ~77% average survivability. Top locations reach ~79%; lower-end sites show ~75%.
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How location selection in Ardmore affects revenue
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, following the survivability data rather than relying on intuition or foot traffic estimates in Ardmore could lead to you making ~2% more than if you selected an average location, and ~5% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- However, each business concept should be evaluated for fit within each potential location.
- Among all variables that affect business outcomes, location has the highest predictive weight in our models.
- Maximizing your Survivability Score is the most reliable path to profitability.
- StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.
What businesses should open next in Ardmore?
The top businesses to open next in Ardmore:
- Kosher Restaurants — ~82% average survival rate, up to ~85% at best locations
- Scandinavian Restaurants — ~80% average survival rate
- Italian Restaurants — ~80% average survival rate
StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. We apply advanced machine learning to one of the largest commercial real estate outcome datasets in the country. The 97.3% employment rate in Ardmore is a key signal of consumer health; when combined with the 5.6% vacancy rate, it produces a competitive landscape that favors the business types ranked above. Survivability scores are recalculated weekly as new competitors open and spending patterns shift — visit StreetSpring to see the current score for any open location in Ardmore right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Ardmore.
What type of business should you rent your Ardmore storefront to?
StreetSpring's analysis shows that the business types most likely to succeed long-term in Ardmore are Kosher Restaurants, Scandinavian Restaurants, and Italian Restaurants.
- Among all variables that affect business outcomes, location has the highest predictive weight in our models.
- StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location. Use StreetSpring to see the survivability score for any business type at your exact storefront address before you sign a lease.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Atlanta Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Ardmore storefront to a Kosher Restaurant?
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis strongly supports renting to a Kosher Restaurant in Ardmore: best-in-class addresses achieve ~85% survivability, and even the lower-end sites come in at ~81% — above average for most business types.
- StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.
What should I consider when opening a business in Ardmore?
In Ardmore, the single most important factor in your site-selection decision is the Survivability Score of the specific address you're evaluating.
- High Revenue Capture Score is the clearest signal that a location can sustain a business over the long term.
- Every survivability score is produced by StreetSpring's private prediction engine — not available through any other platform.
- StreetSpring is free to use — see the current survivability score for any address in Ardmore right now.
See the best place for your business at StreetSpring.
StreetSpring's models are built from millions of real business outcomes, making predictions grounded in what actually happened. Aggregated survivability rankings for Atlanta are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Build-out budget rules-of-thumb for this neighborhood
| Area to check | What can go wrong | How to de-risk it |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted hours | Late-night or early-morning ops blocked by zoning, neighborhood association, or shared-wall restrictions. | Confirm the permitted hours-of-operation are in your lease AND in the local code. Pull recent variances or complaints from the zoning portal. |
| Permits & licensing | Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront. | Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline. |
| CAM + hidden costs | Stated rent looks great, then CAM fees, signage charges, and after-hours utilities add 15-30%. | Get the full operating expense breakdown for the past 2 years. Ask which costs are landlord-capped vs. uncapped. |
Full dataset for Atlanta: /resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
More Questions About This Location
Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.
Does Ardmore's income profile support new business openings?
Ardmore's median household income ($139K) is above the Atlanta metro median ($107K) by approximately $32K. Higher median income supports premium retail, upscale dining, and discretionary services.
What does the employment picture in Ardmore look like for new businesses?
Roughly 97% of Ardmore's working-age population is employed, against an Atlanta metro median of 96%. Employment is close to the metro median, suggesting stable underlying demand.
What's the national survival baseline for businesses by sector?
Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025), 5-year survival rates by sector range from 47.8% (Active Life — gyms, studios) to 61.8% (Health & Medical), with Restaurants at 50% and Retail at 47.9%. Atlanta-specific factors layer on top of these national baselines.
Is Ardmore mostly renters or owners?
ACS housing data shows 45% home ownership in Ardmore, compared to 49% metro-wide. The ownership profile is typical for the metro.
Are storefronts and homes filling up or sitting empty in Ardmore?
Ardmore's housing vacancy rate is roughly 6%, compared to 9% across the Atlanta metro. Low vacancy signals strong demand for space, which usually translates to competitive lease pricing and lower negotiation leverage.