Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Denver

2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (12 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 52.5% at a good address, 50.8% 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

Platt Park leads Denver'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 83.6% at a typical address (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.5%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 52.5% at a good address and 50.8% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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

Platt Park ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver 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
1Platt ParkDenver84.0%83.6%84.0%79.5%
2City Park WestDenver84.0%82.9%84.0%80.4%
3Heritage Eagle BendDenver84.0%82.8%84.0%77.7%
4Jefferson ParkDenver84.0%82.2%84.0%74.6%
5HighlandDenver84.0%81.5%84.0%70.0%
6RosedaleDenver84.0%80.3%84.0%66.9%
7OverlandDenver84.0%80.2%84.0%49.8%
8ColeDenver84.0%79.6%84.0%66.0%
9Cheesman ParkDenver84.0%79.2%84.0%64.6%
10BerkeleyDenver84.0%78.3%84.0%65.6%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi 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 52.5% at a good address and 50.8% 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.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

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

When selecting a location for a Japanese / Sushi 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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. 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 Denver Should I Start a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Platt Park, City Park West, and Heritage Eagle Bend, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Highland Park East, and Sand Creek Ranch. 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 Denver to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Denver is Platt Park, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by City Park West and Heritage Eagle Bend. 119 of the 186 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 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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In Platt Park, the projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Denver

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Platt Park, a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a typical address. In City Park West, it is 82.9% at a typical address, and in Heritage Eagle Bend, 82.8% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business 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 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant compares to all other business types in Denver
  • Best Cities to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
  • Business Survivability in Platt Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in City Park West, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Heritage Eagle Bend, 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.