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Best Cities to Open a Gym or Fitness Studio in 2026

Boutique fitness keeps growing, but studio economics are brutal in the wrong market. We scored US metros on demographics, competition, and rent to find the best bets.

Sep 22, 2026 · updated 2 min read

Industry Spotlights

Best Cities to Open a Coffee Shop in 2026

We analyzed Census demographics, competition density, and commercial rent data across 50 metro areas to find the top cities for a new coffee shop.

Sep 22, 2026 · updated 2 min read

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