Best location for a Starbucks in Paris

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

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Paris — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    €4,000-22,000/month
    Local competition index
    63/100
    Break-even
    12-24 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 Starbucks in Paris

    1. 1

      La Défense

      High footfall

      Rent: €8,000-16,000

      70
    2. 2

      Batignolles (17e)

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €4,000-8,000

      62
    3. 3

      Belleville (20e)

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €3,500-7,000

      62
    4. 4

      Le Marais (3e-4e)

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €8,000-18,000

      58
    5. 5

      Oberkampf (11e)

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €5,000-10,000

      58
    6. 6

      Saint-Germain (6e)

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €10,000-22,000

      58

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

    Starbucks in Paris: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Starbucks in Paris?

    La Défense scores 70/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Paris, ahead of Batignolles (17e) (62/100) and Belleville (20e) (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Paris rank highest for a coffee shop?

    La Défense (70/100), Batignolles (17e) (62/100), Belleville (20e) (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

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

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €4,000-22,000/month. Starbucks franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

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

    Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.

    How competitive is Paris for this category?

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

    Which area of Paris should a Starbucks franchisee avoid?

    Saint-Germain (6e) scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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