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    25 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Bar & grill Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    St Louis, MO

    41 Bar & grill businesses

    27
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    10,965
    Reviews
    2

    New Orleans, LA

    26 Bar & grill businesses

    25
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    42%
    No Website
    8,288
    Reviews
    3

    Detroit, MI

    32 Bar & grill businesses

    24
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    4,973
    Reviews
    4

    Des Moines, IA

    24 Bar & grill businesses

    23
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    7,908
    Reviews
    5

    Chicago, IL

    40 Bar & grill businesses

    23
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    33%
    No Website
    15,271
    Reviews
    6

    Evansville, IN

    21 Bar & grill businesses

    22
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    33%
    No Website
    9,650
    Reviews
    7

    Buffalo, NY

    27 Bar & grill businesses

    21
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    7,333
    Reviews
    8

    Pittsburgh, PA

    28 Bar & grill businesses

    21
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    29%
    No Website
    11,457
    Reviews
    9

    Wichita, KS

    24 Bar & grill businesses

    21
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    29%
    No Website
    5,033
    Reviews
    10

    Portland, OR

    25 Bar & grill businesses

    20
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    28%
    No Website
    12,169
    Reviews
    11

    Houston, TX

    27 Bar & grill businesses

    20
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    26%
    No Website
    5,796
    Reviews
    12

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    37 Bar & grill businesses

    19
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    7,307
    Reviews
    13

    Indianapolis, IN

    38 Bar & grill businesses

    19
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    21%
    No Website
    11,018
    Reviews
    14

    Tampa, FL

    21 Bar & grill businesses

    19
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    4,935
    Reviews
    15

    Fort Wayne, IN

    22 Bar & grill businesses

    19
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    23%
    No Website
    7,855
    Reviews
    16

    Cincinnati, OH

    23 Bar & grill businesses

    18
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    8,906
    Reviews
    17

    Kansas City, MO

    40 Bar & grill businesses

    18
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    15%
    No Website
    7,336
    Reviews
    18

    Phoenix, AZ

    32 Bar & grill businesses

    17
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    16%
    No Website
    9,941
    Reviews
    19

    Louisville, KY

    37 Bar & grill businesses

    16
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    43%
    No Website
    10,667
    Reviews
    20

    Orlando, FL

    27 Bar & grill businesses

    16
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    11%
    No Website
    6,289
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 25 US cities with at least 20 Bar & grill businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Bar & grill businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.