What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Chicken Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Chicken Shop is Curtis Bay, ranked #1 at 84.5% at a good address and 79.2% at a typical address. 31 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Chicken Shop across Baltimore's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods in Baltimore, the average projected chance that a Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 69.3% at a typical address. Curtis Bay, ranked #1, is at 79.2% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Chicken Shop in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Chicken Shop include Sandtown-Winchester (ranked last, at 58.6% at a good address and 53.2% at a typical address), Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Chicken Shop in Baltimore?

When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Chicken Shop survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Survivability Rankings for Chicken Shop in Baltimore

Q: Where in Baltimore would a Chicken Shop make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Baltimore address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Chicken Shop, at a good address, from Curtis Bay (84.5% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Curtis Bay: 84.5% at a good address, 79.2% at a typical address for Chicken Shop

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 31 of 60 ranked

Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 69.3% for Chicken Shops

Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 58.6% at a good address, 53.2% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Chicken Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Chicken Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Chicken Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Curtis Bay leads Baltimore's 2026 survivability rankings for Chicken Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.5% at a good address and 79.2% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.6% and its lowest at 62.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 58.6% at a good address and 53.2% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open a Chicken Shop?

Curtis Bay ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Chicken Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.5% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Curtis Bay	Baltimore	84.5%	79.2%	84.6%	62.0%
2	Cherry Hill	Baltimore	84.1%	78.8%	85.0%	67.4%
3	Howard Park	Baltimore	84.1%	75.1%	84.6%	58.9%
4	Brooklyn	Baltimore	84.0%	79.6%	85.0%	64.8%
5	Canton	Baltimore	83.7%	77.8%	84.6%	61.6%
6	Montebello	Baltimore	83.6%	80.7%	84.1%	72.8%
7	Hamilton Hills	Baltimore	83.5%	73.1%	84.1%	56.2%
8	Morrell Park	Baltimore	83.0%	75.5%	84.1%	54.8%
9	Cross Country	Baltimore	82.8%	74.4%	83.2%	58.9%
10	Cedmont	Baltimore	82.8%	73.6%	84.1%	59.4%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Baltimore Would a Chicken Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Chicken Shop would make the most money in or around Baltimore comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Curtis Bay is ranked #1 for Chicken Shop survivability, at 84.5% at a good address and 79.2% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 58.6% at a good address and 53.2% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Chicken Shop in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 69.3% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Chicken Shop in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Chicken Shop in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Chicken Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Curtis Bay, Cherry Hill, and Howard Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Chicken Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chicken Shop in Baltimore is Curtis Bay, at 84.5% at a good address and 79.2% at a typical address, followed by Cherry Hill and Howard Park. 31 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Chicken Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Chicken Shop Rankings in Baltimore Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

Is a Chicken Shop a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Curtis Bay, the projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 79.2% at a typical address and 84.5% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Chicken Shop in Baltimore

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Chicken Shop tenants, Curtis Bay is ranked first (79.2% at a typical address). Cherry Hill and Howard Park follow at 78.8% at a typical address and 75.1% at a typical address respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Baltimore for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Baltimore to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Baltimore.

Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore: See how Chicken Shop compares to all other business types in Baltimore
Best Cities to Open a Chicken Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Chicken Shop
Business Survivability in Curtis Bay, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Cherry Hill, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Howard Park, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Baltimore are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Baltimore

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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