Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in Houston
2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% 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: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Hawaiian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 40 of 57 ranked
- Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Hawaiian Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 74.6% at a good address, 63.5% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Hawaiian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Houston, Midtown ranks #1 for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 74.6% at a good address and 63.5% 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 Houston to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?
Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Hawaiian 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:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown | Houston | 84.0% | 80.9% | 84.0% | 60.6% |
| 2 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 84.0% | 78.8% | 84.0% | 58.4% |
| 3 | Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley | Houston | 83.6% | 78.0% | 84.0% | 54.8% |
| 4 | Sharpstown | Houston | 83.6% | 77.2% | 84.0% | 55.6% |
| 5 | Greater Heights | Houston | 83.6% | 76.5% | 84.0% | 48.4% |
| 6 | Gulfton | Houston | 83.6% | 76.3% | 84.0% | 55.2% |
| 7 | Greater Eastwood | Houston | 83.6% | 73.6% | 83.6% | 49.8% |
| 8 | Spring Branch West | Houston | 83.3% | 75.4% | 84.0% | 56.6% |
| 9 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 83.1% | 77.8% | 84.0% | 67.4% |
| 10 | Binz | Houston | 83.1% | 76.7% | 83.6% | 64.2% |
Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
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 →
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 in or Around Houston Would a Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
Where a Hawaiian Restaurant 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 Hawaiian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 74.6% at a good address and 63.5% 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.
The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Hawaiian Restaurant in or around Houston, 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. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Hawaiian Restaurant?
The highest-performing areas for this business type are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and South Main. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
Related Articles:
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston
- National City Survivability: Hawaiian Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Hawaiian Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 40 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 Hawaiian Restaurant 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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Hawaiian Restaurant 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 Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in Houston
If you own commercial property in Houston and are considering a Hawaiian Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Midtown is ranked first (80.9% at a typical address), Neartown/Montrose second (78.8% at a typical address), and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley third (78.0% at a typical address). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.
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 Hawaiian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, 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.