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Coffee Shop

Boise, Idaho

Medium confidence

Market Score

64

Moderate Opportunity

Out of 100 · market viability

Executive Summary

A coffee shop in Boise, ID scores 64/100. Market conditions support a new coffee shop, with an estimated average annual revenue of $41,284. The market appears balanced, with 249 expected target customers per competitor. Revenue is a modeled scenario, not a guarantee.

Competitor density
53/100 · 45%
demand
62/100 · 20%
population
100/100 · 10%
income
92/100 · 10%
growth
58/100 · 15%

Market Score = sum of each factor score × its weight.

Revenue Potential

Supporting factors Medium confidence
Population
235,701
Target customers (% of population)
8%
Income adjustment
×1.09
= Target customers in town
20,642
Avg visits (2/month)
24
Avg ticket
$7
= Total town market
$3.47M
÷ (83 competitors + you)
84
= Your median revenue
$41K

low scenario

$27K

annual estimate

median scenario

$41K

annual estimate

high scenario

$58K

annual estimate

Competition Analysis

Competition Level
High
Market balance
Balanced
Estimated Competitive Presence
249 expected customers per competitor
Medium confidence

Estimated from industry density benchmarks. Competition is estimated and may not include every business.

Town Data

Population
235,701
Median household income
$81,308
Households
99,616
Population growth
+1% / year

U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Boise City city, Idaho)

High confidence

Key Opportunities

  • Median household income of $81,308 supports premium pricing.

Key Risks

  • Lower barriers to entry may encourage additional competitors.

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