Location Analysis Guides
Practical checklists for evaluating storefront demand, competition, demographics, and fieldwork before a lease.
Coffee Shop Location Checklist
A practical checklist for screening coffee shop locations before signing a lease.
Restaurant Competitor Analysis: Guide + Example
Learn how to identify direct and indirect restaurant competitors, compare menus, pricing, reviews, and location, and use a practical worked example.
Best Demographics for a Nail Salon Location
Demographic and local demand signals to review when choosing a nail salon location.
How to Evaluate Storefront Traffic
A field checklist for observing pedestrian, vehicle, and errand traffic around a potential storefront.
How to Choose a Restaurant Location: 7-Step Guide
Follow seven practical restaurant site-selection steps to evaluate customers, trade area, access, competition, demand, rent, and field observations before a lease.
Coffee Shop Demographics: What to Look For
Demographic and demand signals that matter when evaluating a coffee shop location.
Retail Site Selection Checklist
A lease diligence checklist for evaluating retail storefronts before signing.
How to Analyze Competitors Before Opening a Store
How to evaluate competitor density, quality, positioning, and customer routines before opening a storefront.
Commercial Lease Checklist for Small Business
Important site and lease questions small business owners should review before signing a commercial lease.
Best Location for a Nail Salon
How to choose a nail salon location based on demographics, convenience, parking, competition, and repeat demand.
How to Estimate Foot Traffic for a Storefront
A practical way to estimate storefront foot traffic using observation windows, trip purpose, nearby anchors, and access signals.