Business Survivability in Dunning, Chicago
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Dunning is an Italian Restaurant with a ~90% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: an Italian Restaurant in Dunning (~90% average survival rate, ~91% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #44 across all neighborhoods in and around Chicago
- Neighborhood average: ~82% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: May 1, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Dunning 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 Dunning is an Italian Restaurant with a ~90% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~91% chance; next is a South American Restaurant with a ~89% chance, followed by a Chicken Shop with a ~89% chance.
What does the data say about opening in Dunning?
Across all neighborhoods in and around Chicago, StreetSpring's data places Dunning at #44 with a ~82% average Survivability Score.
- The top business types in Dunning, when placed at their ideal addresses, achieve survivability rates ~2% above the neighborhood-wide average.
- However, those high-scoring categories placed at the least-competitive addresses in Dunning often fall well below average. Picking the right block — not just the right neighborhood — is what actually determines survivability.
- With a 95.8% employment rate, Dunning 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.
Where in Dunning should you open a business?
StreetSpring scores survivability at the exact address level in Dunning — so you can compare two storefronts on the same block before committing to a lease. This is the address StreetSpring's 2026 analysis recommends most strongly for an Italian Restaurant in Dunning:
Why the right block matters more than the right neighborhood
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, this circle covers the best storefront area for an Italian Restaurant in Dunning. Market conditions, new competitors, and local spending patterns can change rapidly — always verify with StreetSpring's live tool before signing a lease. StreetSpring's prediction model analyzes 100 factors across competition, spending on the specific potential business, projected revenue, projected market share, Revenue Capture Score, mobility patterns, and many more.
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What are the best businesses to open in Dunning?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Dunning
- Italian Restaurant is ranked #1 for top businesses to open in Dunning: ~90% chance on average, best at ~91%, challenging at ~88%.
- South American Restaurant — ~87%–~91% survivability range, with an average of ~89% across Dunning.
- Opening a Chicken Shop in Dunning shows ~89% average survivability. Top locations reach ~91%; lower-end sites show ~88%.
- French Restaurant (Ranked #4): ~89% average in Dunning. Best-case storefronts: ~91%. Challenging locations: ~88%.
- Taiwanese Restaurant is ranked #5 for top businesses to open in Dunning: ~89% chance on average, best at ~91%, challenging at ~88%.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Dunning
- Bangladeshi Restaurant — ~88%–~91% survivability range, with an average of ~89% across Dunning.
- Opening a Chinese Restaurant in Dunning shows ~89% average survivability. Top locations reach ~91%; lower-end sites show ~88%.
- Brazilian Restaurant (Ranked #8): ~89% average in Dunning. Best-case storefronts: ~92%. Challenging locations: ~87%.
- Hungarian Restaurant is ranked #9 for top businesses to open in Dunning: ~89% chance on average, best at ~91%, challenging at ~88%.
- Filipino Restaurant — ~87%–~91% survivability range, with an average of ~89% across Dunning.
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What revenue can a Dunning business expect?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, choosing an address that maximizes your Revenue Capture Score in Dunning could lead to you making ~2% more than if you selected an average location, and ~3% 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.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- Businesses in high-scoring locations consistently outperform those in average or low-scoring sites.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 700+ business types the way StreetSpring does.
What businesses should open next in Dunning?
The top businesses to open next in Dunning:
- Italian Restaurants — ~90% average survival rate, up to ~91% at best locations
- South American Restaurants — ~89% average survival rate
- Chicken Shops — ~89% average survival rate
Market conditions, new competitors, and local spending patterns can change rapidly — always verify with StreetSpring's live tool before signing a lease. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. The survivability rankings for Dunning are grounded in real economic conditions: 95.8% employment and 3.8% vacancy are among the key inputs that separate high-scoring locations from low-scoring ones here. 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 Dunning right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Dunning.
What type of business should you rent your Dunning storefront to?
Our 2026 survivability data for Dunning shows that Italian Restaurants, South American Restaurants, and Chicken Shops rank as the top tenant categories for minimizing vacancy risk.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 700+ business types the way StreetSpring does. Rather than guessing which tenant type will last, landlords can verify survivability for each category at their exact address using StreetSpring.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Chicago Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Dunning storefront to an Italian Restaurant?
StreetSpring's data confirms an Italian Restaurant as the highest-survivability tenant type for Dunning. The best addresses show a ~91% chance of lasting more than 2 years; less optimal addresses score around ~88%.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 700+ business types the way StreetSpring does.
What should I consider when opening a business in Dunning?
In Dunning, the single most important factor in your site-selection decision is the Survivability Score of the specific address you're evaluating.
- Revenue Capture is where competition meets spending — and it's the number that matters most when choosing a location.
- StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to identify the Revenue Capture Score for each unique business.
- No subscription required: access the current survivability score for any Dunning address through StreetSpring's free tool.
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Powered by machine learning models trained on real business outcomes, StreetSpring delivers actionable insights. Aggregated survivability rankings for Chicago are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The hidden costs of operating in this neighborhood
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Competitor density | Counting only direct competitors and missing adjacent-category overlap (e.g. coffee shop near a bakery). | Map all businesses serving overlapping customer needs within a 5-min walk. Use StreetSpring's competitor view as a starting point. |
Full dataset for Chicago: /resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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More Questions About This Location
Beyond the general FAQ — data-anchored answers for this specific location.
What does the employment picture in Dunning look like for new businesses?
Dunning's employment rate is approximately 96%, compared to a Chicago metro median of 94%. Employment is close to the metro median, suggesting stable underlying demand.
Does ownership stability in Dunning support steady local spending?
ACS housing data shows 75% home ownership in Dunning, compared to 45% metro-wide. High ownership usually signals longer resident tenure and steadier local spending — favorable for sticky service-oriented businesses.
What's the national survival baseline for businesses by sector?
BLS Business Employment Dynamics data (March 2025 release) shows 5-year survival rates spanning 47.8% (Active Life) to 61.8% (Health & Medical) across the 11 sectors StreetSpring tracks. Restaurants — the most studied category — survive at 50% nationally, well above the often-cited "80% fail" myth.