Survivability Rankings for Brazilian Restaurant in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open a Brazilian Restaurant, from Haverhill (81% survival) to West Roxb...

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Haverhill — 81% average survivability for Brazilian Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 88 of 88 analyzed
  • City-wide average: 78% for Brazilian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: West Roxbury at 75%
  • Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~10.5% more expected revenue in Haverhill
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Haverhill leads Boston's 2026 survivability rankings for Brazilian Restaurant operators with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Haverhill at 71%. The worst neighborhoods include West Roxbury with 75% average chance. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Brazilian Restaurant?

Haverhill ranks #1 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Brazilian Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodBest LocationsAverage LocationsChallenging Locations
1Haverhill84.0% – 84.0%81.0% – 82.0%71.0% – 73.0%
2Boston82.0% – 84.0%80.0% – 82.0%73.0% – 75.0%
3Medfield84.0% – 84.0%80.0% – 82.0%70.0% – 71.0%
4Methuen84.0% – 84.0%80.0% – 82.0%72.0% – 74.0%
5Dover84.0% – 84.0%80.0% – 82.0%72.0% – 74.0%
6Needham84.0% – 84.0%80.0% – 81.0%71.0% – 73.0%
7Lowell84.0% – 84.0%79.0% – 81.0%72.0% – 74.0%
8Merrymount83.0% – 84.0%79.0% – 81.0%72.0% – 74.0%
9Brockton84.0% – 84.0%79.0% – 81.0%71.0% – 73.0%
10Adams Shore84.0% – 84.0%79.0% – 80.0%72.0% – 74.0%

Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Boston Would a Brazilian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Haverhill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~10.5% more than the average location in or around Boston.

On the other hand, in West Roxbury, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.8% less than the average location in the city.

No amount of marketing or capital can compensate for a poorly chosen location. Opening a Brazilian Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 88 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Brazilian Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Brazilian Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Brazilian Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Brazilian Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Haverhill, Boston, and Medfield, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Winchester. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Brazilian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Brazilian Restaurant in Boston is Haverhill with 81% average survivability, followed by Boston and Medfield. 88 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Can a Brazilian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Brazilian Restaurant Rankings in Boston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.


Is a Brazilian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Haverhill, StreetSpring forecasts a 81.0% – 82.0% average chance for a new Brazilian Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Brazilian Restaurant in Boston

If you own commercial property in Boston and are considering a Brazilian Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Haverhill properties offer the best survivability outlook (81.0% – 82.0%), Boston is strong but slightly lower (80.0% – 82.0%), and Medfield rounds out the top 3 (80.0% – 82.0%). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **50.0% 5-year survival** for the Accommodation, Food Services sector, which includes Brazilian Restaurants. StreetSpring's Boston model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — gives Brazilian Restaurants an average **80% chance of lasting two or more years** across the city.

Visual Data

lollipop chart of Boston business survivability.
StreetSpring survivability data — lollipop view of Boston.
Column-bar chart of Boston business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability spread.
Vertical bars showing the survivability spread across business subtypes in Boston — top 3, middle 3, and bottom 3 picked to show the full distribution.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Boston

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.