Best location for a Subway in Chicago
6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.
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Las mejores zonas para abrir un Subway en Chicago
Compare neighbourhood fit for this business format. Published brand costs remain separate from local estimates.
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Última revisión: 2026-09-01
Restaurant · Chicago — datos clave
- Inversión media
- €120,000 - €400,000
- Alquiler comercial
- $3,000-15,000/month
- Índice de competencia local
- 63/100
- Break-even
- 20-42 meses
Fuente: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 barrios analizados · 2026-09-01. Los valores son estimaciones modeladas, no datos financieros auditados.
Published Subway costs
Initial investment
$199,135–$536,745
Franchise / licence fee
$15,000
Verified break-even
Not publicly disclosed
Official · United States · verified 2026-09-22. Values below are a separate local model.
Source: Subway Franchise →Evidencias y límites
Confianza: 87%- Datos observados
- 6 mapped neighbourhoods, local competition, rent and location evidence.
- Datos publicados
- Subway Franchise: Official cost information for United States.
- Datos modelados
- Brand Location Score, local ROI scenario and payback estimate. These are not brand disclosures or guarantees.
No disponible: Subway has not publicly disclosed verified break-even timing.
Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness.
Opening investment
€120,000 - €400,000
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Annual ROI
18-35%
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Payback
19-41 months
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Rent risk
Moderate
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Top areas for a Subway in Chicago
- 1
The Loop
Footfall fit, office catchment, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: $10,000-25,000
7172% confidence
- 2
Pilsen
Low competition
Rent: $3,000-7,000
7072% confidence
- 3
River North
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: $8,000-20,000
6472% confidence
- 4
Wicker Park
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: $5,000-12,000
6472% confidence
- 5
Logan Square
Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition
Rent: $3,500-8,000
5972% confidence
- 6
Gold Coast
Crowded market
Rent: $8,000-18,000
5072% confidence
Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness. Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Model confidence: 87%. The local ROI and payback below are modelled estimates, not Subway disclosures or guarantees.
Subway in Chicago: frequently asked answers
Where is the best location for a Subway in Chicago?
The Loop scores 71/100 for restaurant locations in Chicago, ahead of Pilsen (70/100) and River North (64/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Which areas of Chicago rank highest for a quick service restaurant?
The Loop (71/100), Pilsen (70/100), River North (64/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.
How much does it cost to open a quick service restaurant in Chicago?
Subway's sourced investment is $199,135–$536,745 for United States. A local restaurant category benchmark runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around $3,000-15,000/month. These figures have different scopes and are shown separately.
How long does a quick service restaurant in Chicago take to break even?
Subway does not publicly disclose a verified break-even period. The WhereToOpen.ai local scenario is 19-41 months, with modelled annual ROI of 18-35%. This is a model, not a brand claim or guarantee.
How competitive is Chicago for this category?
The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).
Which area of Chicago should a Subway franchisee avoid?
Gold Coast scores lowest at 50/100 for this category: crowded market.
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