What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Persian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Persian Restaurant is Fenway, with 64% average survivability. 0 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Persian Restaurant make in the best vs. average Boston neighborhood?

In Fenway, the best possible Persian Restaurant location in Boston offers approximately 12.3% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 23.4% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Persian Restaurant in Boston?

The city-wide average survivability for Persian Restaurant across Boston is 57% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Fenway substantially outperform this average, reaching 64%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Persian Restaurant in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Persian Restaurant include Lexington with 44% average survival chance, Winchester, and Wellesley. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Persian Restaurant in Boston?

No other single metric predicts business longevity as reliably as Revenue Capture Score. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Persian Restaurant in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open a Persian Restaurant, from Fenway (64% survival) to Lexington (44%).

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Fenway — 64% average survivability for Persian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 88 analyzed

City-wide average: 57% for Persian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Lexington at 44%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~12.3% more expected revenue in Fenway

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Persian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Persian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Persian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
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Summary

Opening a Persian Restaurant in Boston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Fenway as the top location with 64% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 67% and the most challenging locations in Fenway at 59%. The worst neighborhoods include Lexington with 44% average chance. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends.

Top-Survivability Boston Neighborhoods for Persian Restaurants

**How Fenway compares:** Fenway — the top-ranked neighborhood for Persian Restaurants in Boston — has a profile that most resembles **Yesler Terrace (Seattle)** and **Old Town Chinatown (Portland)**. All three share more renters, many nearby parks, and white-collar job mix, giving operators a wider reference set than a single city's data alone.

**Failure pattern for Persian Restaurants in Boston.** Across 88 tracked neighborhoods, survivability for this subtype spans **44% to 64%** — a 20-point gap. **Fenway** leads at 64% (no existing competitors in our index), while **Lexington** sits at 44%. The dominant failure mode for a Persian Restaurant in Boston is neighborhood selection: a 20-point head start is on the table before the lease is signed.

Fenway ranks #1 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Persian Restaurant survivability with a score of 64% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Reading the gap between #1 and #10

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Fenway	64.0% – 68.0%	61.7% – 65.3%	58.0% – 62.0%
2	Haymarket	63.0% – 67.0%	61.0% – 64.6%	60.0% – 64.0%
3	Kenmore	65.0% – 69.0%	60.9% – 64.5%	56.0% – 60.0%
4	Downtown	63.0% – 67.0%	60.5% – 64.1%	57.0% – 61.0%
5	Chinatown	62.0% – 66.0%	60.3% – 63.9%	59.0% – 63.0%
6	Government Center	61.0% – 65.0%	60.3% – 63.9%	59.0% – 63.0%
7	Downtown Crossing	61.0% – 65.0%	60.0% – 63.6%	60.0% – 64.0%
8	Beacon Hill	60.0% – 64.0%	59.8% – 63.4%	59.0% – 63.0%
9	Bay Village	62.0% – 66.0%	59.6% – 63.2%	58.0% – 62.0%
10	North Dorchester	63.0% – 67.0%	59.5% – 63.1%	56.0% – 60.0%

Notable runners-up worth a second look

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. 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.

Boston's Best-Earning Neighborhoods for Persian Restaurants

In Fenway, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~12.3% more than the average location in or around Boston.

On the other hand, in Lexington, the worst possible location could result in making ~23.4% less than the average location in the city.

A great concept in the wrong location will almost always underperform a good concept in the right one. Opening a Persian Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 88 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Persian Restaurant is 57% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. What makes a location ideal varies by business type — foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Matters Most When Opening a Persian Restaurant in Boston

The address you sign for is the most consequential decision in launching this business. A high Survivability Score is a non-negotiable starting point. No other single metric predicts business longevity as reliably as Revenue Capture Score. 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 forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary — developed in-house over years of research.

Consideration	Common pitfall	What to verify before signing
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.
Insurance + compliance	General liability quoted at a starter rate, then jumping 2-3x once you add property + workers' comp + business interruption.	Get binding quotes from 2 insurers before signing the lease. Most landlords require minimum coverage levels — read those terms first.
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.

This can be summarized as:

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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.

Which Boston Block Is Right for a Persian Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Fenway, Haymarket, and Kenmore, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Lexington, Winchester, and Wellesley. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. 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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Where Persian Restaurants Thrive in Boston

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Persian Restaurant in Boston is Fenway with 64% average survivability, followed by Haymarket and Kenmore. 0 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 Persian 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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

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

In Fenway, StreetSpring forecasts a 61.7% – 65.3% average chance for a new Persian 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 Persian Restaurant in Boston

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Persian Restaurant tenant in Fenway carries the lowest risk with average survivability of 61.7% – 65.3%. Haymarket presents moderate risk (61.0% – 64.6%), and Kenmore carries comparatively higher risk at 60.9% – 64.5%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

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

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.

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.

Visual Data

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Boston by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Boston plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Persian Restaurant relative to its peers.

Waterfall chart of best and worst Persian Restaurant neighborhoods in Boston — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Persian Restaurant in Boston — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

How we measure this: Restaurant build-outs run $200-500/sqft; retail $50-150/sqft; office $30-80. The model adjusts expected runway accordingly.

**A bit of background on Boston.** Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston))

**Daytime/resident distribution (Boston):** LEHD LODES data across 129 Boston neighborhoods: median ratio **0.25:1**, top-quartile **2.36:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Boston operating-cost snapshot:** Against our 24-metro median, Boston's commercial electricity is **10.9¢/kWh** (above 10.8¢ median), state minimum wage is **$15.00/hr** (below $15.00), combined sales tax is **6.2%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax is **1.20%** (above 0.96%). Operating-cost positioning: **average**.

**BLS data point:** Persian Restaurants have a **50.0% 5-year survival rate** nationally per BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release. StreetSpring's location-specific model scores Persian Restaurants in Boston at an average **survivability score of 85%**, reflecting site-level factors like competitive density, demographics, and accessibility that national averages can't capture.

Same business type in other cities:

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Local Data Questions

Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.

What does BLS data say about Persian Restaurant survival nationally?

BLS data shows Persian Restaurants survive 5 years at a 50% rate nationally. In Boston, StreetSpring's location-specific survivability score for this subtype averages 85% — above the national figure by 35 points.

Does accessibility drive Persian Restaurants survivability in Boston?

ACS data shows Boston's median commute at ~32 minutes — accessibility patterns vary widely by neighborhood. Persian Restaurants survivability in Boston ranges 61-99% across locations, with accessibility one of the bigger contributing factors.

Does Boston's population profile support Persian Restaurants?

Boston has a metro median household income of ~$135K and a median age of 41 (ACS data). These two factors enter the survivability model alongside competition density, lease economics, and accessibility — the model's average score for Persian Restaurants in Boston is 85%.

Is Boston a top-ranked city for a Persian Restaurant?

For Persian Restaurants, Boston ranks #22 out of 24 metros with an average survivability score of 85%. The strongest metro tops out at 89%; the weakest at 84%.

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