Best location for a Starbucks in Genoa

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

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Genoa — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    €1,500-3,500/month
    Local competition index
    38/100
    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 Genoa

    1. 1

      Boccadasse

      High footfall

      Rent: €2,200-4,200

      70
    2. 2

      Castelletto

      Low competition

      Rent: €2,500-4,500

      70
    3. 3

      Foce

      Low competition

      Rent: €1,500-3,000

      70
    4. 4

      Historic Center

      High footfall

      Rent: €2,000-4,000

      70
    5. 5

      Sampierdarena

      Low competition

      Rent: €1,200-2,500

      70
    6. 6

      Carignano

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €1,800-3,500

      62

    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 Genoa, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Starbucks in Genoa: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Starbucks in Genoa?

    Boccadasse scores 70/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Genoa, ahead of Castelletto (70/100) and Foce (70/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Genoa rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Boccadasse (70/100), Castelletto (70/100), Foce (70/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

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

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €1,500-3,500/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 Genoa take to break even?

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

    How competitive is Genoa for this category?

    The local competition index is 38/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Genoa should a Starbucks franchisee avoid?

    Carignano scores lowest at 62/100 for this category: balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition.

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