MapQuery Blog

Guides, comparisons, and frameworks for operators, brokers, and expansion teams.

April 2, 2026 • 19 min read

Choosing a Profitable Location for Your New Cafe

Learn how to choose a profitable location for your new cafe using foot traffic data, competitor analysis, and rent ratios.

April 2, 2026 • 20 min read

Southern U.S. Dominance and What It Means for Your Business in 2026

The Sunbelt Surge is reshaping where Americans live and spend. Learn how Southern U.S. dominance creates real business opportunities.

March 22, 2026 • 18 min read

Best AI Site Selection Tool for 2026

Compare the best AI site selection tools for 2026. See what tools help small businesses, franchises, and CRE operators make smarter location decisions.

March 22, 2026 • 9 min read

Introducing MapQuery.ai: Ask AI About Any Location

MapQuery.ai lets you ask plain-English questions about any location and get instant, data-backed answers on foot traffic, reviews, competition, and more.

March 22, 2026 • 8 min read

Rent-to-Sales Ratio Calculator: Site Viability Guide

Use our free rent-to-sales ratio calculator to check occupancy cost, Huff Model capture rate, and site viability before signing a retail lease in 2026.

March 18, 2026 • 12 min read

Best Sentiment Analysis Tools for Understanding Your Local Market (2026)

Compare the best sentiment analysis tools for local market research. Discover competitor sentiment by geography before you open.

March 18, 2026 • 15 min read

How to Do Market Research for a Location-Based Business

Most market research guides are for product companies. This one is for restaurants, retail, franchises, and service businesses where location is everything.

March 14, 2026 • 12 min read

Best Competitor Analysis Tools for Location-Based Businesses

The best competitor analysis tools for location-based businesses intelligence on each location.