Best Cities for Afghan Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Afghan Restaurants across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for an Afghan Restaurant to succeed.
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, New York City ranks as the #1 city for opening an Afghan Restaurant in the United States, with an average 77% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Philadelphia follows with 69%. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or foot traffic, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
Top 2 Cities for Afghan Restaurants
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 2 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Afghan Restaurants:
1. New York City: 75.8% – 78.3% survivability range 2. Philadelphia: 67.3% – 69.8% survivability range
Understanding Survivability Ranges
Why ranges instead of single numbers?
Where you open matters more than anything else. StreetSpring pinpoints the exact survival likelihood for hundreds of business types at a specific address.
Real-world business outcomes vary based on micro-factors:
- Exact storefront visibility and foot traffic patterns
- Specific lease terms and rent structure
- Individual operator skill and capital reserves
- Timing of market entry and seasonal patterns
The ranges shown reflect:
- Upper bound: Optimal conditions within the location category
- Lower bound: Typical challenges/constraints in that market
- Width of range: Represents local market volatility
Example: an Afghan Restaurant in New York City showing 75.8% – 78.3% means:
- Most businesses in this category fall within this range
- Your specific outcome depends on execution and timing
- Narrower ranges indicate more predictable markets
- Wider ranges indicate higher risk/reward scenarios
Key Insights
Variation across cities: The difference between the #1 city (New York City at 77.1%) and the #2 city (Philadelphia at 68.6%) is 8.5% percentage points.
National average: Across all 2 analyzed cities, the average survivability for an Afghan Restaurant is 72.8%.
What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics:
- Strong consumer base: Dense populations with demographics aligned to Afghan Restaurant demand
- Favorable competition levels: Enough existing Afghan Restaurants to validate the market, but not so many as to oversaturate
- Economic conditions: Income levels and spending patterns that support Afghan Restaurant viability
- Neighborhood diversity: Multiple strong neighborhoods providing location options
StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide — and can help you find out the future success of your business before it opens. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Every forecast is powered by StreetSpring's private data models.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis in specific cities, explore our city guides:
- Best Neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants in New York City
- Best Neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants in Philadelphia
Business type guides: Compare opportunities for different business types:
How current is this ranking?
The current analysis reflects 2026 data with our most recent update.
Can an Afghan Restaurant succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 2 major metros, and many cities outside the top 10 have excellent neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants. Rankings indicate average conditions across each city, but specific neighborhoods can outperform.
What tools can help me compare specific addresses across different cities?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool allows you to input any commercial address in our coverage area and instantly see predicted survivability for Afghan Restaurants at that exact location.
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Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: City rankings aggregate neighborhood-level Survivability Scores (max, average, and min) across all analyzed neighborhoods in each metro area. Rankings reflect average conditions but do not account for variation within cities. Coverage includes 2 major US metropolitan areas: New York City, Philadelphia.