Best location for a Subway in Lisbon

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

    Restaurant in Lisbon — key figures

    Average investment
    €120,000 - €400,000
    Commercial rent
    €22-38/sqm
    Local competition index
    58/100
    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 Lisbon

    1. 1

      Bairro Alto

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

      Rent: €22-38

      74
    2. 2

      Marvila

      Low competition

      Rent: €1,500-4,000

      70
    3. 3

      LX Factory/Alcântara

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €3,000-7,000

      62
    4. 4

      Parque das Nações

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €4,000-9,000

      62
    5. 5

      Baixa

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €5,000-11,000

      58
    6. 6

      Chiado

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €5,000-12,000

      58

    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 Lisbon, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Subway in Lisbon: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Subway in Lisbon?

    Bairro Alto scores 74/100 for restaurant locations in Lisbon, ahead of Marvila (70/100) and LX Factory/Alcântara (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

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

    Bairro Alto (74/100), Marvila (70/100), LX Factory/Alcântara (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

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

    Total investment for a restaurant runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around €22-38/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 Lisbon take to break even?

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

    How competitive is Lisbon for this category?

    The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Lisbon should a Subway franchisee avoid?

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

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