Best Cities to Start a
Chinese restaurant Business
Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.
2
Philadelphia, PA
67 Chinese restaurant businesses
37
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
37%
No Website
9,681
Reviews
3
San Leandro, CA
21 Chinese restaurant businesses
30
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
29%
No Website
4,093
Reviews
4
Orlando, FL
89 Chinese restaurant businesses
30
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
10%
No Website
25,882
Reviews
5
Bridgeport, CT
22 Chinese restaurant businesses
30
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
27%
No Website
3,578
Reviews
6
Jacksonville, FL
49 Chinese restaurant businesses
29
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
18%
No Website
15,951
Reviews
7
Washington, DC
54 Chinese restaurant businesses
29
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
17%
No Website
13,932
Reviews
8
Hartford, CT
20 Chinese restaurant businesses
29
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
25%
No Website
3,451
Reviews
9
Little Rock, AR
22 Chinese restaurant businesses
27
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
18%
No Website
3,596
Reviews
10
Phoenix, AZ
63 Chinese restaurant businesses
27
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
6%
No Website
22,420
Reviews
11
Wilmington, DE
24 Chinese restaurant businesses
27
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
17%
No Website
3,668
Reviews
12
Richmond, VA
35 Chinese restaurant businesses
26
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
11%
No Website
8,926
Reviews
13
Columbia, SC
21 Chinese restaurant businesses
26
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
14%
No Website
6,426
Reviews
14
Los Angeles, CA
87 Chinese restaurant businesses
26
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
30%
No Website
23,309
Reviews
15
Cincinnati, OH
28 Chinese restaurant businesses
26
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
11%
No Website
7,309
Reviews
16
Brooklyn, NY
35 Chinese restaurant businesses
25
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
40%
No Website
5,394
Reviews
17
Coral Springs, FL
21 Chinese restaurant businesses
25
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
10%
No Website
3,317
Reviews
18
Naples, FL
23 Chinese restaurant businesses
24
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
5,547
Reviews
19
Cleveland, OH
23 Chinese restaurant businesses
24
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
7,400
Reviews
20
Memphis, TN
35 Chinese restaurant businesses
23
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
34%
No Website
10,887
Reviews
Methodology
We analyzed data from 60 US cities with at least 20 Chinese restaurant 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 Chinese restaurant 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.