Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, from West Wareham (80% survival) to South E...

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: West Wareham: 80% average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 52 of 52 analyzed
  • City-wide average: 78% for Hawaiian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: South End at 77%
  • Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.0% more expected revenue in West Wareham
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Boston? Our 2026 analysis identifies West Wareham as the top location with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in West Wareham at 75%. The worst neighborhoods include South End with 77% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


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

West Wareham ranks #1 of 52 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Hawaiian Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodAt a good addressAverage LocationsBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1West Wareham84.0%78.0% to 82.0%83.0% to 84.0%75.0% to 76.0%
2East Boston81.3%76.0% to 81.0%82.0% to 84.0%73.0% to 75.0%
3Ball Square80.8%77.0% to 82.0%79.0% to 81.0%75.0% to 77.0%
4Cambridge Highlands80.8%77.0% to 81.0%80.0% to 82.0%76.0% to 78.0%
5Magoun Square80.4%76.0% to 81.0%79.0% to 81.0%76.0% to 78.0%
6Adams Shore80.4%76.0% to 80.0%81.0% to 83.0%74.0% to 75.0%
7North Quincy80.4%76.0% to 80.0%80.0% to 82.0%74.0% to 76.0%
8Porter Square79.9%77.0% to 81.0%79.0% to 80.0%76.0% to 78.0%
9Spring Hill79.9%76.0% to 81.0%79.0% to 81.0%75.0% to 77.0%
10North Cambridge79.9%76.0% to 81.0%79.0% to 81.0%75.0% to 77.0%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact 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 Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In West Wareham, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.0% more than the average location in or around Boston.

On the other hand, in South End, the worst possible location could result in making ~3.6% less than the average location in the city.

Location selection is the most consequential decision any new business owner makes. Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 52 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Hawaiian Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.


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

When selecting a location for a Hawaiian Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Our models show that Revenue Capture Score explains more outcome variance than any other individual metric. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


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

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: West Wareham, East Boston, and Ball Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be South End, Fenway, and West Roxbury. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Boston is West Wareham with 80% average survivability, followed by East Boston and Ball Square. 52 of 52 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Can a Hawaiian 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In West Wareham, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% to 82.0% average chance for a new Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in Boston

If you own commercial property in Boston and are considering a Hawaiian Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: West Wareham properties offer the best survivability outlook (78.0% to 82.0%), East Boston is strong but slightly lower (76.0% to 81.0%), and Ball Square rounds out the top 3 (77.0% to 82.0%). Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront 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.


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

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