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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a Syrian Restaurant is Chestnut Hill, with 82% average survivability. 99 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Syrian Restaurant make in the best vs. average Philadelphia neighborhood?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible Syrian Restaurant location in Philadelphia offers approximately 10.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 9.8% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The city-wide average survivability for Syrian Restaurant across Philadelphia is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill substantially outperform this average, reaching 82%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia for Syrian Restaurant include East Kensington with 74% average survival chance, Mantua, and Stanton. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

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

Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Syrian 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. StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Survivability Rankings for Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia

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

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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Philadelphia to open a Syrian Restaurant, from Chestnut Hill (82% survival) to Ea...

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: Chestnut Hill — 82% average survivability for Syrian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 99 of 99 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Syrian Restaurants

Most challenging area: East Kensington at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~10.9% more expected revenue in Chestnut Hill

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 Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill ranks #1 for opening a Syrian Restaurant with 82% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Chestnut Hill at 72%. The worst neighborhoods include East Kensington with 74% average chance. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Chestnut Hill ranks #1 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Philadelphia for Syrian Restaurant survivability, with a 82% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Chestnut Hill	79.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
2	Crescentville	78.0% – 83.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
3	Summerdale	78.0% – 83.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	79.0% – 80.0%
4	Wissahickon Park	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
5	Tacony	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	Oxford Circle	77.0% – 82.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
7	Wissinoming	77.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
8	Bella Vista	77.0% – 82.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
9	Wynnefield Heights	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
10	Society Hill	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Philadelphia Would a Syrian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~10.9% more than the average location in or around Philadelphia.

On the other hand, in East Kensington, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.8% less than the average location in the city.

The difference between success and failure often comes down to where you sign the lease. Opening a Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across 99 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Syrian Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

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

When selecting a location for a Syrian Restaurant in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a Syrian Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Chestnut Hill, Crescentville, and Summerdale, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be East Kensington, Mantua, and Stanton. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia is Chestnut Hill with 82% average survivability, followed by Crescentville and Summerdale. 99 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Can a Syrian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

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. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Syrian Restaurant Rankings in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.

Is a Syrian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Chestnut Hill, StreetSpring forecasts a 79.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new Syrian 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 Syrian Restaurant in Philadelphia

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Chestnut Hill, a Syrian Restaurant has a 79.0% – 84.0% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Crescentville, the range shifts to 78.0% – 83.0%, and in Summerdale, it is 78.0% – 83.0%. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

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

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

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

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

View technical data for Philadelphia

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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