What is the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Syrian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Syrian Restaurant is Whittier, ranked #1 at 86.9% Best and 81.4% Typical. 48 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Syrian Restaurant across Minneapolis's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods in Minneapolis, the average projected chance that a Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.2% Typical. Whittier, ranked #1, is at 81.4% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Minneapolis for Syrian Restaurant include Ventura Village (ranked last, at 60.7% Best and 56.6% Typical), Elliot Park, and Macalester-Groveland. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

What should I consider when opening a Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis?

The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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 Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis

Q: Where in Minneapolis would a Syrian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Minneapolis address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Syrian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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 dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Syrian Restaurant, on Best, from Whittier (86.9% survival) to Ventura Village (60.7%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Whittier: 86.9% Best, 81.4% Typical for Syrian Restaurant

The range inside Whittier: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 68.2%, a spread of 20.8 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 48 of 64 ranked

Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.2% for Syrian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 60.7% Best, 56.6% Typical

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 →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis, Whittier ranks #1 for opening a Syrian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.9% Best and 81.4% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 60.7% Best and 56.6% Typical. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

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

Whittier ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Syrian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.9% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Whittier	Minneapolis	86.9%	81.4%	77.0%
2	Central	Minneapolis	86.1%	79.8%	75.6%
3	Lowry Hill	Minneapolis	84.7%	79.3%	75.9%
4	Kingfield	Minneapolis	84.4%	77.6%	73.6%
5	Lyndale	Minneapolis	84.2%	77.6%	73.9%
6	Cooper	Minneapolis	84.1%	77.9%	74.5%
7	Windom	Minneapolis	83.0%	76.6%	72.5%
8	Dayton's Bluff	Minneapolis	81.9%	75.6%	71.0%
9	University District	Minneapolis	81.9%	74.6%	69.0%
10	Audubon Park	Minneapolis	81.7%	74.8%	69.5%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

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 Syrian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Syrian 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 Syrian Restaurant survivability, at 86.9% Best and 81.4% Typical; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 60.7% Best and 56.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.2% Typical. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

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

When selecting a location for a Syrian Restaurant in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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 of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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. 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 Minneapolis Should I Start a Syrian Restaurant?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Whittier, Central, and Lowry Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Elliot Park, and Macalester-Groveland. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis to Open a Syrian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis is Whittier, at 86.9% Best and 81.4% Typical, followed by Central and Lowry Hill. 48 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Can a Syrian 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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Syrian 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 Syrian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Whittier, the projected chance that a new Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.4% Typical and 86.9% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Syrian Restaurant in Minneapolis

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Syrian Restaurant tenants, Whittier is ranked first (86.9% Best). Central and Lowry Hill follow at 86.1% Best and 84.7% Best respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis: See how Syrian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
Best Cities to Open a Syrian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Syrian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Whittier, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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.

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