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    56 cities analyzed

    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.

    1

    Bronx, NY

    50 Chinese restaurant businesses

    38
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    46%
    No Website
    7,862
    Reviews
    2

    Philadelphia, PA

    60 Chinese restaurant businesses

    37
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    42%
    No Website
    8,918
    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

    Jacksonville, FL

    49 Chinese restaurant businesses

    29
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    18%
    No Website
    15,951
    Reviews
    6

    Washington, DC

    54 Chinese restaurant businesses

    29
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    13,932
    Reviews
    7

    Bridgeport, CT

    21 Chinese restaurant businesses

    29
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    3,455
    Reviews
    8

    Phoenix, AZ

    63 Chinese restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    22,420
    Reviews
    9

    Wilmington, DE

    24 Chinese restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    3,668
    Reviews
    10

    Los Angeles, CA

    87 Chinese restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    23,309
    Reviews
    11

    Jersey City, NJ

    23 Chinese restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    13%
    No Website
    2,340
    Reviews
    12

    Cincinnati, OH

    28 Chinese restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    11%
    No Website
    7,309
    Reviews
    13

    Richmond, VA

    33 Chinese restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    9%
    No Website
    7,490
    Reviews
    14

    Brooklyn, NY

    35 Chinese restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    40%
    No Website
    5,394
    Reviews
    15

    Coral Springs, FL

    21 Chinese restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    10%
    No Website
    3,317
    Reviews
    16

    Naples, FL

    23 Chinese restaurant businesses

    24
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    9%
    No Website
    5,547
    Reviews
    17

    Cleveland, OH

    23 Chinese restaurant businesses

    24
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    9%
    No Website
    7,400
    Reviews
    18

    Memphis, TN

    35 Chinese restaurant businesses

    23
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    34%
    No Website
    10,887
    Reviews
    19

    Long Beach, CA

    23 Chinese restaurant businesses

    22
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    35%
    No Website
    4,680
    Reviews
    20

    St Louis, MO

    27 Chinese restaurant businesses

    21
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    7,960
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 56 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.