Find the right spot for your business.
Business location analysis
Have an address in mind? Check nearby competition, explore local signals and get a plan before you commit.
Concept illustration, not an assessed property.
Check my location · See a sample report · Have a space, but no business idea? Explore what you could open
Pick an address
Your shop. Your business idea.
Explore the report
Competition, estimates and context.
Plan your next move
Visit, verify and compare.
A clearer picture. Before the big decision.
See how a location report helps you investigate a potential site. Illustrative preview: neighbourhood cafe.
See who is already nearby.
Review listed competitors, then look for differences in price, offer and customer experience. Example listings: neighbourhood coffee shop, bakery with takeaway coffee, quick-service cafe.
Know which numbers to question.
Use estimated costs to prepare questions. Check them against landlord quotes and your own budget. Rent estimate: ask for a written quote. Fit-out budget: check contractor costs. Working capital: build your own cash plan.
Go to the site with a plan.
Turn the report into questions about demand, access, competition and the premises. Visit at your planned trading hours. Compare nearby offers and prices. Confirm access, utilities and rent.
Different businesses. Different things to look for.
- Cafe: Morning routines. Nearby competition.
- Restaurant: Customer fit. Access. Kitchen needs.
- Retail shop: Visibility. Local shopping habits.
- Salon: Repeat customers. Neighbourhood fit.
Two promising spots? Look at them side by side.
A cheaper rent or a busy street is only part of the picture. Compare the trade-offs before choosing a location.
Illustrative example:
| What to investigate | Site A | Site B |
|---|---|---|
| Customer activity | Morning commuters | Evening visitors |
| Nearby competition | Several similar offers | Different price points |
| Questions to check | Crossing and access | Rent and fit-out costs |
Compare up to four saved reports. Each new report uses a credit. Explore location comparison.
A report is the start. Your checks complete the picture.
Explore: Use the report to spot questions.
Nearby listings and estimated signals help you decide what to investigate.
Visit: See the location for yourself.
Observe your planned trading hours and check the actual entrance.
Verify: Confirm the details that matter.
Check written costs, premises requirements and local permissions.
Small tools. Useful answers.
Free. No signup. Both previews use fictional examples. Enter your own observations in the tools.
Foot traffic calculator
Turn your counts into an hourly rate. Compare sessions, not guesses. Example: 84 people ÷ 30 minutes × 60 = 168 per observed hour.
Restaurant location scorecard
Compare two sites using your priorities, evidence and a pre-lease checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to get started?
An address and the type of business you want to open. If you have a space but no idea yet, use Find business ideas and add your budget and floor area.
What is free, and what requires payment?
New accounts get one credit to try a report. The free preview includes overview and competition insights. Detailed foot traffic, financial, SWOT and launch-plan sections, plus PDF export, require a purchase.
Is the report a guarantee that my business will succeed?
No. The score is an AI screening signal, not a guarantee or an investment recommendation. Use it to decide what to investigate, then check customer demand, rent, permissions and running costs yourself.
Does Spotfic measure people walking past my shop?
No. Foot traffic is estimated from location context. For a lease decision, count people at the actual shop entrance on different days and times. Our foot traffic guide includes a counting worksheet.
Can I compare locations?
Yes. Generate reports for the addresses you are considering, then compare up to four saved reports. Each new report uses a credit; the comparison itself does not use extra credits.
Where do the insights come from?
Spotfic uses Google Places business listings and nearby places as inputs to AI analysis. Listing coverage varies by location. Foot traffic, rent, demand and demographic insights are estimates, not measured visitor counts, landlord quotes or a local census survey. Verify them on site before committing money.
Your next location deserves a closer look.
One free preview. Detailed sections and PDF require a purchase. See pricing.