Best location for a Subway in Rome

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Restaurant in Rome — key figures

    Average investment
    €120,000 - €400,000
    Commercial rent
    €22-60/sqm
    Local competition index
    63/100
    Break-even
    20-42 months

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

    Top areas for a Subway in Rome

    1. 1

      EUR

      Strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €22-35

      78
    2. 2

      Prati

      Strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €35-55

      78
    3. 3

      Trastevere

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €40-60

      74
    4. 4

      Testaccio

      Rising area

      Rent: €28-42

      68
    5. 5

      Historic Center UNESCO

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €6,000-12,000

      58
    6. 6

      Monti

      High footfall, crowded market, weak fit for this business type

      Rent: €35-50

      39

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Subway; the figures above are category estimates for Rome, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Subway in Rome: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Subway in Rome?

    EUR scores 78/100 for restaurant locations in Rome, ahead of Prati (78/100) and Trastevere (74/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Rome rank highest for a quick service restaurant?

    EUR (78/100), Prati (78/100), Trastevere (74/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a quick service restaurant in Rome?

    Total investment for a restaurant runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around €22-60/sqm. Subway franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a quick service restaurant in Rome take to break even?

    Typically 20-42 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 18-35%.

    How competitive is Rome for this category?

    The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Rome should a Subway franchisee avoid?

    Monti scores lowest at 39/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market, weak fit for this business type.

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