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
5
Las Vegas, NV
171 Pizza restaurant businesses
26
Score
4.1
Avg Rating
6%
No Website
42,375
Reviews
7
Elizabeth, NJ
23 Pizza restaurant businesses
24
Score
4.0
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
5,526
Reviews
9
Bowling Green, KY
31 Pizza restaurant businesses
24
Score
3.9
Avg Rating
7%
No Website
3,940
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
108 Pizza restaurant businesses
23
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
13%
No Website
30,932
Reviews
15
Scranton, PA
29 Pizza restaurant businesses
22
Score
4.3
Avg Rating
31%
No Website
8,784
Reviews
16
Philadelphia, PA
111 Pizza restaurant businesses
21
Score
4.1
Avg Rating
8%
No Website
24,604
Reviews
17
Indianapolis, IN
94 Pizza restaurant businesses
21
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
12%
No Website
27,728
Reviews
18
Boston, MA
107 Pizza restaurant businesses
20
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
6%
No Website
30,779
Reviews
19
Portland, OR
107 Pizza restaurant businesses
20
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
33,204
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.