Best location for a Starbucks in Bologna

6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

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Best zones to open a Starbucks in Bologna

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Direct answer

University ranks first for Starbucks in Bologna with a Brand Location Score of 75/100. The ranking compares 6 mapped neighbourhoods using category evidence and operating-format requirements; it is not an earnings forecast.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-01

Coffee Shop / Specialty Café · Bologna — key figures

Average investment: €65,000 - €180,000
Commercial rent: €2,000-4,800/month
Local competition index: 54/100
Break-even: 12-24 months

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Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled planning estimates, not audited financials.

Published Starbucks costs

Initial investment

Not publicly disclosed

Franchise / licence fee

Not publicly disclosed

Verified break-even

Not publicly disclosed

Not publicly disclosed · Licensed-store markets · verified 2026-09-22. Values below are a separate local model.

Source: Starbucks Licensed Stores →

Evidence and limitations

Confidence: 87%

Observed data: 6 mapped neighbourhoods, local competition, rent and location evidence.
Published data: Starbucks Licensed Stores: Not publicly disclosed cost information for Licensed-store markets.
Modelled data: Brand Location Score, local ROI scenario and payback estimate. These are not brand disclosures or guarantees.

Not available: Starbucks 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

€65,000 - €180,000

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Annual ROI

36-56%

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Payback

11-23 months

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Rent risk

Moderate

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Top areas for a Starbucks in Bologna

1
University
Footfall fit, high footfall
Rent: €2,000-4,000
75
72% confidence
2
Bolognina
Low competition
Rent: €1,500-3,000
67
72% confidence
3
Fiera
Office catchment, balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition
Rent: €2,200-4,200
66
72% confidence
4
Historic Center
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: €2,500-5,000
65
72% confidence
5
Quadrilatero
Footfall fit, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: €2,800-5,500
65
72% confidence
6
Saragozza
Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition
Rent: €1,800-3,500
61
72% 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 Starbucks disclosures or guarantees.

Starbucks in Bologna: frequently asked answers

Where is the best location for a Starbucks in Bologna?

University scores 75/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Bologna, ahead of Bolognina (67/100) and Fiera (66/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

Which areas of Bologna rank highest for a coffee shop?

University (75/100), Bolognina (67/100), Fiera (66/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Bologna?

Starbucks's sourced investment is not publicly disclosed for Licensed-store markets. A local coffee shop / specialty café category benchmark runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €2,000-4,800/month. These figures have different scopes and are shown separately.

How long does a coffee shop in Bologna take to break even?

Starbucks does not publicly disclose a verified break-even period. The WhereToOpen.ai local scenario is 11-23 months, with modelled annual ROI of 36-56%. This is a model, not a brand claim or guarantee.

How competitive is Bologna for this category?

The local competition index is 54/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

Which area of Bologna should a Starbucks franchisee avoid?

Saragozza scores lowest at 61/100 for this category: balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition.

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