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    181 cities analyzed

    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

    216 Fast food restaurant businesses

    38
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    42,450
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    2

    Phoenix, AZ

    194 Fast food restaurant businesses

    38
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    7%
    No Website
    36,038
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    3

    Phenix City, AL

    25 Fast food restaurant businesses

    33
    Score
    3.3
    Avg Rating
    4%
    No Website
    5,528
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    4

    Charlotte, NC

    22 Fast food restaurant businesses

    33
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    5,045
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    5

    Louisville, KY

    145 Fast food restaurant businesses

    33
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    17,585
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    6

    Joplin, MO

    32 Fast food restaurant businesses

    33
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    0%
    No Website
    6,137
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    7

    Indianapolis, IN

    141 Fast food restaurant businesses

    32
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    4%
    No Website
    31,414
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    8

    Parma, OH

    20 Fast food restaurant businesses

    32
    Score
    3.3
    Avg Rating
    0%
    No Website
    6,134
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    9

    Wilmington, DE

    26 Fast food restaurant businesses

    30
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    27%
    No Website
    7,548
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    10

    Albuquerque, NM

    114 Fast food restaurant businesses

    30
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    2%
    No Website
    21,172
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    11

    Kansas City, MO

    87 Fast food restaurant businesses

    29
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    13,637
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    12

    Memphis, TN

    65 Fast food restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    11%
    No Website
    12,157
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    13

    Cincinnati, OH

    91 Fast food restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    17,832
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    14

    Cleveland, OH

    56 Fast food restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    13%
    No Website
    7,337
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    15

    Washington, DC

    68 Fast food restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    9%
    No Website
    10,017
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    16

    Knoxville, TN

    89 Fast food restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    1%
    No Website
    16,673
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    17

    Portland, OR

    79 Fast food restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    11,021
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    18

    Milwaukee, WI

    63 Fast food restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    10,198
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    19

    Columbus, OH

    69 Fast food restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    4%
    No Website
    11,398
    Reviews
    Browse Leads
    20

    Yakima, WA

    25 Fast food restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    16%
    No Website
    6,383
    Reviews
    Browse Leads

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 181 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.