National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for French Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for French Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Sheffield Neighbors (Chicago) ranks #1 nationally for French Restaurant survivability in 2026, with 83.8% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 7 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for French Restaurants exist across diverse markets. The best survivability data for any individual location is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis, which reflects the current competitive landscape at your exact address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago: 83.8% survivability at a typical address for French Restaurant
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.9% at a typical address for French Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 82.6% at a typical address, 14.7 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for French Restaurants?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for French Restaurants averaging 82.6% survivability at a typical address, against 67.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.7-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
What the top neighborhoods for French Restaurants have in common, compared with the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 14.7-point gap at a typical address lines up with structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our analysis covers businesses in major US metros.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 7 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on French Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
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What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a French Restaurant?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago leads at 83.8% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for French Restaurants are:
Scores for French Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 469 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Neighbors | Chicago | 83.8% | Great | 84.0% | 82.6% |
| 2 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 81.8% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 4 | Wrightwood Neighbors | Chicago | 83.4% | Great | 84.0% | 82.6% |
| 5 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 5 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 5 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 76.8% |
| 5 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 9 | Roscoe Village | Chicago | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 10 | City Park West | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 10 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 10 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.8% | Good | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 13 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 13 | Lake View East | Chicago | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 75.4% |
| 15 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.4% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 15 | Logan Square | Chicago | 82.4% | Great | 84.0% | 66.4% |
| 17 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 72.3% |
| 18 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 75.0% |
| 18 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 20 | University Park | Los Angeles | 82.0% | Great | 84.0% | 68.7% |
| 21 | Park West | Chicago | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 71.8% |
| 21 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 73.6% |
| 23 | Avondale | Chicago | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 72.3% |
| 23 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 25 | Lincoln Park | Chicago | 81.7% | Great | 84.0% | 67.8% |
These neighborhood rankings are directional: the specific address remains the decisive variable, and StreetSpring's live tool scores each address individually.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 7 different cities, with Chicago claiming 9 of the top spots (36%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 9 neighborhoods (36% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25)
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for French Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 7 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For French Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a French Restaurant?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. The StreetSpring platform combines proprietary consumer spending forecasts, competitive density analysis, and local demand modeling to produce survivability predictions no other tool replicates. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for French Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for French Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for French Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for French Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the competitive environment for French Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for French Restaurants varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
Can a French Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but French Restaurants can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for French Restaurants. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
What makes Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago the best neighborhood for French Restaurants?
Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago ranks #1 for French Restaurants with 83.8% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with French Restaurant customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for French Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for French Restaurants across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for French Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for French Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing French Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on French Restaurants in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new French Restaurant surviving two or more years at that specific address.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for French Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Chicago, Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Charlotte.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for French Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.