What is the best neighborhood in Chicago to open an Afghan Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Chicago to open an Afghan Restaurant is Hyde Park, with 80% average survivability. 43 of 43 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an Afghan Restaurant make in the best vs. average Chicago neighborhood?

In Hyde Park, the best possible Afghan Restaurant location in Chicago offers approximately 5.6% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.5% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Afghan Restaurant in Chicago?

The city-wide average survivability for Afghan Restaurant across Chicago is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Hyde Park substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurant in Chicago?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Chicago for Afghan Restaurant include Main Chicago with 75% average survival chance, Edison Park, and Dunning. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Afghan Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Afghan Restaurant in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago to open an Afghan Restaurant, from Hyde Park (80% survival) to Main Chica...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

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: Hyde Park — 80% average survivability for Afghan Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 43 of 43 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Afghan Restaurants

Most challenging area: Main Chicago at 75%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.6% more expected revenue in Hyde Park

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Chicago, Hyde Park ranks #1 for opening an Afghan Restaurant with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Hyde Park at 78%. The worst neighborhoods include Main Chicago with 75% average chance. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open an Afghan Restaurant?

Hyde Park ranks #1 of 43 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Chicago for Afghan Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Hyde Park	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
2	Gage Park	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
3	Chicago Lawn	77.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
4	Brighton Park	77.0% – 80.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
5	Bucktown	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	West Lawn	76.0% – 80.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
7	The Loop	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
8	West Town	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
9	Goose Island	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	West Elsdon	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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 Chicago Would an Afghan Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Hyde Park, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.6% more than the average location in or around Chicago.

On the other hand, in Main Chicago, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.5% less than the average location in the city.

The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it. Opening an Afghan Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across 43 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Afghan Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Afghan Restaurant in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for an Afghan Restaurant in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start an Afghan Restaurant?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Hyde Park, Gage Park, and Chicago Lawn, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Main Chicago, Edison Park, and Dunning. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Afghan Restaurant

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open an Afghan Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Afghan Restaurant in Chicago is Hyde Park with 80% average survivability, followed by Gage Park and Chicago Lawn. 43 of 43 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Can an Afghan Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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 Afghan Restaurant Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is an Afghan Restaurant a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Hyde Park, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.0% – 81.0% average chance for a new Afghan 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 Afghan Restaurant in Chicago

Landlords in Chicago's top three neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurant can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Hyde Park: 77.0% – 81.0%
Gage Park: 77.0% – 81.0%
Chicago Lawn: 77.0% – 81.0%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level — not just neighborhood averages.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago — See how Afghan Restaurant compares to all other business types in Chicago
Best Cities to Open an Afghan Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Afghan Restaurant
Business Survivability in Hyde Park, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Gage Park, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Chicago Lawn, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Chicago

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

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