Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Chicago

2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, at a good address, from Sheffield Neighbors (84.0% survival) to Marynook.

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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: Sheffield Neighbors: 84.0% at a good address, 83.8% at a typical address for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 41 of 99 ranked
  • Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.1% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Marynook: 54.2% at a good address, 51.5% 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 →

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Summary

Sheffield Neighbors leads Chicago's 2026 survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.8% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 82.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Marynook, at 54.2% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Sheffield Neighbors ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Sheffield NeighborsChicago84.0%83.8%84.0%82.6%
2Palmer SquareChicago84.0%83.5%84.0%81.3%
3Roscoe VillageChicago84.0%83.2%84.0%77.7%
4Wrightwood NeighborsChicago84.0%83.0%84.0%80.4%
5Lake View EastChicago84.0%82.8%84.0%75.0%
6Graceland WestChicago84.0%82.1%84.0%78.2%
7Logan SquareChicago84.0%81.7%84.0%66.9%
8Lincoln ParkChicago84.0%81.5%84.0%65.6%
9AvondaleChicago84.0%81.4%84.0%72.8%
10Park WestChicago84.0%81.1%84.0%71.8%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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 Chicago Would a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant would make the most money in or around Chicago 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.

Sheffield Neighbors is ranked #1 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.8% at a typical address; Marynook is ranked last of the 99, at 54.2% at a good address and 51.5% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.1% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Sheffield Neighbors, Palmer Square, and Roscoe Village, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Marynook, West Woodlawn, and Scottsdale. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Chicago is Sheffield Neighbors, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.8% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Palmer Square and Roscoe Village. 41 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Sheffield Neighbors, the projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.8% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Chicago

Should you rent your storefront to a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Sheffield Neighbors is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.8% at a typical address, followed by Palmer Square at 83.5% at a typical address, and Roscoe Village at 83.2% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity

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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago: See how Japanese / Sushi Restaurant compares to all other business types in Chicago
  • Best Cities to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
  • Business Survivability in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Palmer Square, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Roscoe Village, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Chicago

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