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    111 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Pizza restaurant Business

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

    1

    Los Angeles, CA

    185 Pizza restaurant businesses

    28
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    10%
    No Website
    47,338
    Reviews
    2

    Baltimore, MD

    83 Pizza restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    0%
    No Website
    24,265
    Reviews
    3

    Newark, NJ

    30 Pizza restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    13%
    No Website
    7,196
    Reviews
    4

    Omaha, NE

    68 Pizza restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    16,574
    Reviews
    5

    Las Vegas, NV

    171 Pizza restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    4.1
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    42,375
    Reviews
    6

    Lincoln, NE

    43 Pizza restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    10,624
    Reviews
    7

    Elizabeth, NJ

    22 Pizza restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    9%
    No Website
    5,487
    Reviews
    8

    Norfolk, VA

    32 Pizza restaurant businesses

    24
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    8,387
    Reviews
    9

    Bowling Green, KY

    31 Pizza restaurant businesses

    24
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    7%
    No Website
    3,940
    Reviews
    10

    Bronx, NY

    77 Pizza restaurant businesses

    24
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    25%
    No Website
    20,431
    Reviews
    11

    Altoona, PA

    24 Pizza restaurant businesses

    23
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    4,768
    Reviews
    12

    North Las Vegas, NV

    21 Pizza restaurant businesses

    23
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    6,783
    Reviews
    13

    Chicago, IL

    107 Pizza restaurant businesses

    23
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    13%
    No Website
    30,932
    Reviews
    14

    Aurora, CO

    29 Pizza restaurant businesses

    22
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    0%
    No Website
    10,663
    Reviews
    15

    Indianapolis, IN

    94 Pizza restaurant businesses

    21
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    12%
    No Website
    27,728
    Reviews
    16

    Boston, MA

    107 Pizza restaurant businesses

    20
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    6%
    No Website
    30,779
    Reviews
    17

    Philadelphia, PA

    97 Pizza restaurant businesses

    20
    Score
    4.1
    Avg Rating
    7%
    No Website
    20,471
    Reviews
    18

    Portland, OR

    107 Pizza restaurant businesses

    20
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    4%
    No Website
    33,204
    Reviews
    19

    Scranton, PA

    24 Pizza restaurant businesses

    19
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    25%
    No Website
    7,472
    Reviews
    20

    Evansville, IN

    41 Pizza restaurant businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    11,804
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 111 US cities with at least 20 Pizza 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 Pizza 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.