How much more revenue can a South African Restaurant make in the best vs. average Phoenix neighborhood?

In Reed Park, the best possible South African Restaurant location in Phoenix offers approximately 1.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 1.0% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for South African Restaurant in Phoenix?

The city-wide average survivability for South African Restaurant across Phoenix is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Reed Park substantially outperform this average, reaching 79%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for South African Restaurant in Phoenix?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Phoenix for South African Restaurant include Alhambra with 78% average survival chance, Ocotillo, and Reed Park. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's South African 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's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

Survivability Rankings for South African Restaurant in Phoenix

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a South African Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a South African Restaurant is Reed Park, with 79% average survivability. 3 of 3 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

Q: Can a South African Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Phoenix?

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 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Phoenix to open a South African Restaurant, from Reed Park (79% survival) to Alha...

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: Reed Park — 79% average survivability for South African Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 3 of 3 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for South African Restaurants

Most challenging area: Alhambra at 78%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~1.8% more expected revenue in Reed Park

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Phoenix to open a South African Restaurant is Reed Park with 79% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Reed Park at 77%. The worst neighborhoods include Alhambra with 78% average chance. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Phoenix to Open a South African Restaurant?

Reed Park ranks #1 of 3 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Phoenix for South African Restaurant survivability, with a 79% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Reed Park	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
2	Ocotillo	76.0% – 80.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	72.0% – 74.0%
3	Alhambra	76.0% – 80.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 75.0%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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 Phoenix Would a South African Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Reed Park, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~1.8% more than the average location in or around Phoenix.

On the other hand, in Alhambra, the worst possible location could result in making ~1.0% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails. Opening a South African Restaurant in Phoenix requires careful location choice. Across 3 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new South African 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 South African Restaurant in or Around Phoenix?

When selecting a location for a South African Restaurant in or around Phoenix, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Where in or Around Phoenix Should I Start a South African Restaurant?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Reed Park, Ocotillo, and Alhambra, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Alhambra, Ocotillo, and Reed Park. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. 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 Phoenix to Open a South African Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a South African Restaurant in Phoenix is Reed Park with 79% average survivability, followed by Ocotillo and Alhambra. 3 of 3 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Can a South African Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Phoenix?

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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are South African Restaurant Rankings in Phoenix 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 Phoenix.

Is a South African Restaurant a Good Tenant for Phoenix Landlords?

In Reed Park, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.0% – 81.0% average chance for a new South African 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 South African Restaurant in Phoenix

Should you rent your storefront to a South African Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Reed Park offers the strongest outlook at 77.0% – 81.0% average survivability, followed by Ocotillo at 76.0% – 80.0%, and Alhambra at 76.0% – 80.0%. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

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

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Phoenix — See how South African Restaurant compares to all other business types in Phoenix
Best Cities to Open a South African Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for South African Restaurant
Business Survivability in Reed Park, Phoenix — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Ocotillo, Phoenix — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Alhambra, Phoenix — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Phoenix

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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