Survivability Rankings for Persian Restaurant in Minneapolis

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Persian Restaurant, at a good address, from Whittier (83.6% survival) to Ventura Village.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Whittier: 83.6% at a good address, 79.9% at a typical address for Persian Restaurant (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 48 of 64 ranked
  • Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.1% for Persian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 61.0% at a good address, 56.6% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Opening a Persian Restaurant in Minneapolis? Our 2026 analysis identifies Whittier as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 68.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Minneapolis to Open a Persian Restaurant?

Whittier ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Persian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1WhittierMinneapolis83.6%79.9%84.0%68.2%
2CentralMinneapolis83.6%79.0%83.6%64.6%
3WindomMinneapolis83.6%76.6%83.6%58.8%
4Dayton's BluffMinneapolis83.6%75.6%84.0%53.4%
5DowntownMinneapolis83.3%74.8%84.0%53.8%
6Audubon ParkMinneapolis83.2%74.8%83.6%48.9%
7CooperMinneapolis83.1%77.9%83.1%63.8%
8KingfieldMinneapolis83.1%77.6%83.6%59.7%
9LyndaleMinneapolis83.1%77.6%83.6%67.8%
10StandishMinneapolis83.1%75.7%83.6%65.1%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. 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 Minneapolis Would a Persian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Persian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Minneapolis comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Whittier is ranked #1 for Persian Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Persian Restaurant in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Persian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.1% at a typical address. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Persian Restaurant in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Persian Restaurant in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Should I Start a Persian Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Whittier, Central, and Windom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Elliot Park, and Fulton. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. 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 Minneapolis to Open a Persian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Persian Restaurant in Minneapolis is Whittier, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Central and Windom. 48 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Can a Persian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

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 Persian Restaurant Rankings in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.


Is a Persian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Whittier, the projected chance that a new Persian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 79.9% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Persian Restaurant in Minneapolis

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Persian Restaurant tenants, Whittier is ranked first (79.9% at a typical address). Central and Windom follow at 79.0% at a typical address and 76.6% at a typical address respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Minneapolis

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