What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Hawaiian Restaurant is Canton, with 84% average survivability. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Hawaiian Restaurant make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Canton, the best possible Hawaiian Restaurant location in Baltimore offers approximately 6.7% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.5% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant across Baltimore is 79% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Canton substantially outperform this average, reaching 84%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Hawaiian Restaurant include Old Town with 74% average survival chance, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What should I consider when opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore?

Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. 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 often are Hawaiian Restaurant rankings in Baltimore updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live tool always shows the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, from Canton (84% survival) to Old Town (...

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed by Bobby Koons on April 27, 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Canton — 84% average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 23 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 79% for Hawaiian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Old Town at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.7% more expected revenue in Canton

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore? Our 2026 analysis identifies Canton as the top location with 84% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 87% and the most challenging locations in Canton at 80%. The worst neighborhoods include Old Town with 74% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants

**Where else does Canton look like?** Among the ~2,500 neighborhoods StreetSpring scores, the strongest profile matches are **West Woodland (Seattle)** and **King St Metro Eisenhower Ave (Washington DC)** — sharing more college-educated, high high-earner share, and higher-income. Same neighborhood signatures tend to produce similar business-type outcomes.

**Failure-mode analysis: Hawaiian Restaurants in Baltimore.** Across 23 neighborhoods, scores range **74-84%**, with the citywide average at 79%. The top-ranked neighborhood (**Canton**, 84%, no existing competitors in our index) sits 10 points above the bottom (**Old Town**, 74%). For a Hawaiian Restaurant, neighborhood selection drives more of the survivability outcome than almost any other controllable input.

Canton ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Hawaiian Restaurant survivability with a score of 84% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

How rent and competition shape the leaderboard

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Canton	84.0% – 88.0%	82.6% – 85.4%	79.0% – 83.0%
2	Kresson	87.0% – 91.0%	82.2% – 84.9%	74.0% – 78.0%
3	Towson	94.0% – 97.0%	81.7% – 84.5%	70.0% – 74.0%
4	Eastwood	93.0% – 97.0%	81.6% – 84.3%	71.0% – 75.0%
5	Greektown	90.0% – 94.0%	80.6% – 83.3%	72.0% – 76.0%
6	Medford	82.0% – 86.0%	79.6% – 82.3%	74.0% – 78.0%
7	Beechfield	92.0% – 96.0%	78.6% – 81.4%	68.0% – 72.0%
8	Oaklee	91.0% – 95.0%	78.3% – 81.0%	72.0% – 76.0%
9	Woodring	79.0% – 83.0%	77.8% – 80.6%	76.0% – 80.0%
10	Annapolis	92.0% – 96.0%	77.7% – 80.4%	63.0% – 67.0%

Notable runners-up worth a second look

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where Hawaiian Restaurants Earn the Most in Baltimore

In Canton, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.7% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Old Town, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.5% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails. Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Hawaiian Restaurant is 79% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.

The Most Important Factors for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore

Location quality is the dominant factor in survival outcomes. A high Survivability Score isn't a nice-to-have — it's the floor every candidate address must clear. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework.

Area to check	What can go wrong	How to de-risk it
Permits & licensing	Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront.	Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline.
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.
Parking & visibility	Storefront looks great from the sidewalk but is invisible from the road.	Drive past at 30 mph from both directions. Count street parking + nearest paid lot capacity at peak hours.

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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Canton, Kresson, and Towson, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Old Town, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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Where Hawaiian Restaurants Thrive in Baltimore

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore is Canton with 84% average survivability, followed by Kresson and Towson. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Are Bottom-Tier Baltimore Neighborhoods a No-Go for Hawaiian Restaurants?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

Refresh Cadence for Baltimore Hawaiian Restaurant Survivability Rankings

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.

The Landlord's View of Hawaiian Restaurants in Baltimore

In Canton, StreetSpring forecasts a 82.6% – 85.4% average chance for a new Hawaiian Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Canton, a Hawaiian Restaurant has a 82.6% – 85.4% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Kresson, the range shifts to 82.2% – 84.9%, and in Towson, it is 81.7% – 84.5%. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

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

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 static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Baltimore by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Baltimore plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Hawaiian Restaurant relative to its peers.

Waterfall chart of best and worst Hawaiian Restaurant neighborhoods in Baltimore — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

Headline survivability statistic for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore — Headline survivability stat for Hawaiian Restaurant in Baltimore.

How we measure this: Address-level scoring decomposes into Site Economics, Market Demand, Competition, Accessibility, Neighborhood Character, and Performance History — six axes.

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year survival rate for Hawaiian Restaurants at **50.0%**. In Baltimore, StreetSpring's **survivability score** for this subtype averages **87%** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

**About Baltimore** — Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore))

**LEHD daytime-density context for Baltimore:** Across 96 Baltimore neighborhoods, the median daytime-to-resident ratio is **0.39:1** (LEHD LODES). Top-quartile neighborhoods run **4.34:1** — strongly-residential commercial-corridor concentration. Worker-heavy neighborhoods favor weekday-lunch and commuter-traffic businesses; resident-heavy areas favor evening + weekend demand cycles.

**Operating-cost context (Baltimore):** Commercial electricity in Baltimore runs about **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 24-metro median of 10.8¢), the state minimum wage is **$15.00/hr** (below the 15.00 median), combined sales tax averages **6.0%** (below the 7.7% median), and effective commercial property tax is **1.07%** (above the 0.96% median). On operating costs alone, Baltimore sits in the **low-cost** tier of US metros we track.

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Local Data Questions

More questions answered with neighborhood-specific data from our 2026 corpus.

Do Hawaiian Restaurants need walkable locations in Baltimore?

Median Baltimore commute is ~30 minutes. Accessibility-driven foot-traffic variation contributes to the 62-98% survivability range Hawaiian Restaurants see across the metro.

What's the survivability spread for Hawaiian Restaurants across Baltimore?

In Baltimore, Hawaiian Restaurants score between 62% and 98% on StreetSpring's survivability scale — a 36-point gap between worst and best locations for the same business type.

What are the top metros nationally for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Per StreetSpring's 24-metro model, the top three US cities for Hawaiian Restaurants survivability are Portland, San Antonio, St. Louis. Baltimore ranks #7, averaging 87%.

How healthy is the Baltimore economy for new Hawaiian Restaurants?

Broader metro: ~95% employment rate, ~$104K median income per ACS. Hawaiian Restaurants survivability in Baltimore averages 87%, with the model layering business-specific and site-specific factors on top.

When does StreetSpring update Baltimore Hawaiian Restaurants rankings?

StreetSpring refreshes the Baltimore Hawaiian Restaurants corpus quarterly. The current 2026 release shows a 87% average across Baltimore; the next refresh will integrate fresh competitor and ACS data.

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