Best Cities to Start a
Fast food restaurant Business
Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.
1
Las Vegas, NV
218 Fast food restaurant businesses
38
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
3%
No Website
42,863
Reviews
2
Phoenix, AZ
194 Fast food restaurant businesses
38
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
7%
No Website
36,038
Reviews
3
Phenix City, AL
25 Fast food restaurant businesses
33
Score
3.3
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
5,528
Reviews
4
Charlotte, NC
24 Fast food restaurant businesses
33
Score
3.5
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
6,011
Reviews
5
Louisville, KY
145 Fast food restaurant businesses
33
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
3%
No Website
17,585
Reviews
6
Joplin, MO
32 Fast food restaurant businesses
33
Score
3.4
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
6,137
Reviews
7
Indianapolis, IN
141 Fast food restaurant businesses
32
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
31,414
Reviews
8
Parma, OH
20 Fast food restaurant businesses
32
Score
3.3
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
6,134
Reviews
9
Wilmington, DE
26 Fast food restaurant businesses
30
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
27%
No Website
7,548
Reviews
10
Albuquerque, NM
114 Fast food restaurant businesses
30
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
2%
No Website
21,172
Reviews
11
Kansas City, MO
87 Fast food restaurant businesses
29
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
6%
No Website
13,637
Reviews
12
Memphis, TN
65 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
11%
No Website
12,157
Reviews
13
Cincinnati, OH
92 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
3%
No Website
17,887
Reviews
14
Cleveland, OH
56 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
13%
No Website
7,337
Reviews
15
Washington, DC
69 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
10,044
Reviews
16
Milwaukee, WI
64 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
8%
No Website
10,324
Reviews
17
Knoxville, TN
89 Fast food restaurant businesses
28
Score
3.7
Avg Rating
1%
No Website
16,673
Reviews
18
Portland, OR
80 Fast food restaurant businesses
27
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
3%
No Website
11,178
Reviews
19
Columbus, OH
69 Fast food restaurant businesses
27
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
11,398
Reviews
20
Yakima, WA
25 Fast food restaurant businesses
27
Score
3.8
Avg Rating
16%
No Website
6,383
Reviews
Methodology
We analyzed data from 188 US cities with at least 20 Fast food 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 Fast food 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.