Survivability Rankings for French Restaurant in Denver

2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a French Restaurant, at a good address, from Platt Park (84.0% survival) to Trails at First Creek.

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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: Platt Park: 84.0% at a good address, 83.6% at a typical address for French Restaurant (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 119 of 186 ranked
  • Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for French Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 52.4% at a good address, 50.6% 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Denver, Platt Park ranks #1 for opening a French Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 52.4% at a good address and 50.6% 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 Denver to Open a French Restaurant?

Platt Park ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver for French 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
1Platt ParkDenver84.0%83.6%84.0%79.0%
2Heritage Eagle BendDenver84.0%82.8%84.0%77.7%
3City Park WestDenver84.0%82.8%84.0%80.8%
4Jefferson ParkDenver84.0%82.1%84.0%75.0%
5HighlandDenver84.0%81.5%84.0%70.5%
6RosedaleDenver84.0%80.4%84.0%68.7%
7OverlandDenver84.0%80.3%84.0%49.8%
8Five PointsDenver84.0%79.9%84.0%56.1%
9ColeDenver84.0%79.7%84.0%66.9%
10Chaffee ParkDenver84.0%79.2%84.0%53.8%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. 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 Denver Would a French Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a French Restaurant would make the most money in or around Denver 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.

Platt Park is ranked #1 for French Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 52.4% at a good address and 50.6% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a French Restaurant in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new French Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.


What Should I Consider When Opening a French Restaurant in or Around Denver?

When selecting a location for a French Restaurant in or around Denver, 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. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Where in or Around Denver Should I Start a French Restaurant?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Platt Park, Heritage Eagle Bend, and City Park West, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Highland Park East, and Sand Creek Ranch. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Denver to Open a French Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a French Restaurant in Denver is Platt Park, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Heritage Eagle Bend and City Park West. 119 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Can a French Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Denver?

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 rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are French Restaurant Rankings in Denver 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 Denver.


Is a French Restaurant a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In Platt Park, the projected chance that a new French Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.6% 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 French Restaurant in Denver

If you own commercial property in Denver and are considering a French Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Platt Park is ranked first (83.6% at a typical address), Heritage Eagle Bend second (82.8% at a typical address), and City Park West third (82.8% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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


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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how French Restaurant compares to all other business types in Denver
  • Best Cities to Open a French Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for French Restaurant
  • Business Survivability in Platt Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Heritage Eagle Bend, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in City Park West, Denver: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Denver

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