Best location for a Starbucks in Venice

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

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Venice — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    €3,000-8,000/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 Venice

    1. 1

      Murano

      High footfall

      Rent: €2,500-5,000

      70
    2. 2

      Castello

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €3,000-6,000

      62
    3. 3

      Mestre

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €2,000-4,000

      62
    4. 4

      Cannaregio

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €3,500-7,000

      58
    5. 5

      Dorsoduro

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €3,800-7,500

      58
    6. 6

      San Marco

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €6,000-12,000

      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 Venice, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Starbucks in Venice: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Starbucks in Venice?

    Murano scores 70/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Venice, ahead of Castello (62/100) and Mestre (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Venice rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Murano (70/100), Castello (62/100), Mestre (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

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

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €3,000-8,000/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 Venice take to break even?

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

    How competitive is Venice for this category?

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

    Which area of Venice should a Starbucks franchisee avoid?

    San Marco scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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