Survivability Rankings for Chicken Shop in Houston
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Chicken Shop, at a good address, from Midtown (85.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.
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: Midtown: 85.0% at a good address, 81.5% at a typical address for Chicken Shop (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 41 of 57 ranked
- Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.9% for Chicken Shops
- Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.5% at a good address, 65.1% 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 →
Table of Contents
- 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
Opening a Chicken Shop in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 59.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.5% at a good address and 65.1% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Chicken Shop?
Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Chicken Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% 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 | Midtown | Houston | 85.0% | 81.5% | 85.0% | 59.8% |
| 2 | Clear Lake | Houston | 85.0% | 78.5% | 85.0% | 51.2% |
| 3 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 84.8% | 79.9% | 85.0% | 56.2% |
| 4 | Sharpstown | Houston | 84.6% | 78.3% | 85.0% | 54.0% |
| 5 | Gulfton | Houston | 84.6% | 77.6% | 85.0% | 54.8% |
| 6 | Greater Heights | Houston | 84.6% | 77.5% | 85.0% | 49.4% |
| 7 | Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley | Houston | 84.5% | 78.6% | 85.0% | 54.8% |
| 8 | Spring Branch West | Houston | 84.5% | 76.6% | 85.0% | 54.8% |
| 9 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 84.4% | 78.4% | 85.0% | 65.6% |
| 10 | Greater Uptown | Houston | 84.3% | 73.0% | 85.0% | 49.0% |
A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific 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 Houston Would a Chicken Shop Make the Most Money?
Where a Chicken Shop would make the most money in or around Houston 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.
Midtown is ranked #1 for Chicken Shop survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.5% at a good address and 65.1% 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 Chicken Shop in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 72.9% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Chicken Shop in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Chicken Shop in or around Houston, 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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 Houston Should I Start a Chicken Shop?
Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Midtown, Clear Lake, and Neartown/Montrose, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, South Main, and Greater Fondren Southwest. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. 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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- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston
- National City Survivability: Chicken Shop
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Chicken Shop
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Chicken Shop?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chicken Shop in Houston is Midtown, at 85.0% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Clear Lake and Neartown/Montrose. 41 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
Can a Chicken Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?
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.
How Often Are Chicken Shop Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.
Is a Chicken Shop a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 81.5% at a typical address and 85.0% 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 Houston
If you own commercial property in Houston and are considering a Chicken Shop tenant, here is what the data shows: Midtown is ranked first (81.5% at a typical address), Clear Lake second (78.5% at a typical address), and Neartown/Montrose third (79.9% at a typical address). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Houston for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Houston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Chicken Shop compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Chicken Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Chicken Shop
- Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Clear Lake, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Houston
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.