Retail site selection · Google Maps powered

Score store locations in minutes, not weeks

A lightweight store location analyzer for solo founders and small businesses. Compare candidates with competitor density, foot traffic proxies, and street-level visibility — before you sign a lease.

Free tier · 3 analyses/month · No credit card

Map workspace preview

123 Market St, San Francisco

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Pending site…

Competitors · Traffic · Amenities

Location mistakes are expensive

Opening a store is risky — studies show a large share of retail failures tie back to poor location choice. Manually checking competitors on Google Maps is slow and inconsistent; enterprise tools like Placer.ai cost thousands per year. Store Location Analyzer gives solo founders and small businesses a lightweight, map-first way to score sites in minutes.

A store location analyzer built for retail site selection

Store location analyzer tools help entrepreneurs compare retail site selection options before signing a lease. Our shop location planner uses live Google Maps data to surface competitor density, foot traffic proxies, and street-level visibility — so you can answer “best location for new store” with data, not guesswork.

Site selection for small business

Whether you are opening a coffee shop, boutique retail store, or local service business, site selection for small business comes down to trade-offs: visibility vs. rent, traffic vs. competition. Use our store location analysis tool to run a competitor analysis for new store locations, estimate foot traffic potential from nearby POIs, and avoid common store location mistakes.

More than Google Maps alone

Many founders still rely on Google Maps alone or spreadsheets. A dedicated map based store finder tool adds scoring, repeatable reports, and side-by-side candidates — a practical free store location analysis tool tier lets you validate demand before upgrading.

How It Works

Three steps from address to actionable site score

1

Enter an address or drop a pin

Open the map workspace, search an address, or click the map to add a candidate site.

2

Get instant insights

See competitors, foot traffic proxies, and nearby amenities within a 500m radius.

3

Receive a score & export

Get a 0–100 site score with a plain-language recommendation — share with partners or landlords.

Features

Everything you need for retail site selection — nothing you don't

Competitor analysis

See same-type POI density, distance, and Google ratings within 500m — know who you are up against.

Foot traffic proxies

Rule-weighted scores from nearby offices, schools, transit, and shopping — practical demand signals without enterprise data.

Amenities scoring

Parking, transit, and dining counts rolled into an amenities score for everyday convenience.

Street View preview

Check street-level visibility and storefront sightlines before you visit in person.

Kanban workspace

Track candidates as Pending or Analyzed — map-first UI built for quick decisions, not GIS workflows.

Export-ready reports

Share scores and summaries with partners, landlords, or investors (PDF export coming soon).

Reviews

Early users validating sites before they sign

I compared three coffee shop locations in an afternoon. The competitor count alone saved me from a bad lease.

Sarah Chen

Cafe owner · Austin, TX · Coffee shop

Way faster than spreadsheets and Google Maps tabs. The score gave my business partner something concrete to discuss.

Marcus Webb

Retail founder · Portland, OR · Boutique retail

Enterprise tools quoted us $15k/year. This did 80% of what we needed for our first location shortlist.

Elena Rodriguez

Franchisee · Denver, CO · Fitness studio

Pricing

Start free — upgrade when you are ready to move faster

Free

Validate demand before you upgrade

$0/month

  • 3 analyses per month
  • Basic site scoring
  • Competitor & traffic summary
  • Map workspace access
Start Free

Pro

AI-assisted retail select for teams comparing sites every week

$29/month

  • Unlimited analyses with AI site summaries
  • AI-generated pros, risks & lease talking points
  • Advanced retail select reports & history
  • Priority support for faster decisions

One-time report

One full AI retail select report — pay only when you need it

$9/report

  • AI deep-dive on a single location
  • Retail select score, risks & competitor context
  • PDF export ready for landlord meetings
  • Shareable link — no subscription required

FAQ

Common questions about retail site selection

What is a store location analyzer?

A store location analyzer helps you evaluate potential retail sites using data — competitor density, nearby demand signals, and visibility — instead of gut feel alone. Our tool wraps Google Maps POI data in a simple score you can act on quickly. Try it on the map →

How is this different from Google Maps alone?

Google Maps is great for exploring an area, but it does not score sites, track multiple candidates, or summarize trade-offs in one view. We add structured analysis, repeatable scoring, and a workspace built for site selection decisions. Try it on the map →

Is there a free store location analysis tool?

Yes. The free tier includes 3 analyses per month with basic scoring and summaries — enough to validate a shortlist before upgrading. No credit card required to start. Try it on the map →

Which businesses benefit most?

Coffee shops, boutique retail, restaurants, gyms, and local service businesses opening their first or second location get the most value. Any business where rent is high and foot traffic matters is a fit. Try it on the map →

How accurate is foot traffic estimation?

We use POI-based proxies (offices, schools, transit, etc.), not proprietary foot-traffic sensors. Scores are directional guides — always confirm with peak-hour visits before signing a lease. Try it on the map →