Survivability Rankings for Chicken Shop in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Chicken Shop, at a good address, from Lacy (85.0% survival) to Northwood Point (60.2%).

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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: Lacy: 85.0% at a good address, 83.7% at a typical address for Chicken Shop (10 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 56 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.9% for Chicken Shops
  • Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 60.2% at a good address, 53.6% 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

Lacy leads Los Angeles's 2026 survivability rankings for Chicken Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address (10 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 79.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 60.2% at a good address and 53.6% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Chicken Shop?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1LacyLos Angeles85.0%83.7%85.0%79.6%
2FairfaxLos Angeles85.0%82.6%85.0%70.6%
3University ParkLos Angeles85.0%82.0%85.0%62.5%
4TropicoLos Angeles85.0%81.1%85.0%66.6%
5East SideLos Angeles85.0%80.5%85.0%54.0%
6The ColonyLos Angeles85.0%78.1%85.0%57.1%
7KoreatownLos Angeles85.0%77.7%85.0%49.0%
8Southwest AnaheimLos Angeles85.0%77.5%85.0%55.3%
9Irvine SpectrumLos Angeles85.0%76.4%85.0%51.7%
10Adams HillLos Angeles85.0%73.8%85.0%54.8%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. 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 Los Angeles Would a Chicken Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Chicken Shop would make the most money in or around Los Angeles 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.

Lacy is ranked #1 for Chicken Shop survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 60.2% at a good address and 53.6% 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.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Chicken Shop in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 66.9% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Chicken Shop in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Chicken Shop in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Chicken Shop?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, East Village, and Woodbury. 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 Los Angeles to Open a Chicken Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chicken Shop in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address (10 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Fairfax and University Park. 56 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Can a Chicken Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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 Chicken Shop Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.


Is a Chicken Shop a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Chicken Shop lasts two or more years is 83.7% 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 Los Angeles

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Chicken Shop tenants, Lacy is ranked first (83.7% at a typical address). Fairfax and University Park follow at 82.6% at a typical address and 82.0% at a typical address respectively. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Los Angeles

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