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Analyze Any Business Location Before You Invest
Planning to open a business abroad? Get a full location intelligence report — foot traffic, competition, demographics, financial projections, and a launch plan. Works anywhere Google Maps has data.
Three steps to your location report
Enter your business type
Cafe, gym, EV station, clinic — any business that serves a local area.
Choose your location
Pick any address on the map. SpotFic analyzes a 3km radius around it.
Get your full report
13 sections of data-driven insights — from demographics to a 90-day launch plan.
11 sections of location intelligence
Every report combines real Google Maps data with AI analysis to give you a complete picture of any business location.
Overview & Score
Opportunity score (1-10), competition level, population, foot traffic, rent estimates, income level, and target audience — at a glance.
Demographics & Area Profile
Population within radius, area type, age range, income level, spending power index, market size potential, and lifestyle preferences.
Foot Traffic Estimation
Estimated daily visitors, hourly traffic patterns, peak hours, traffic distribution (weekday vs weekend), and nearby traffic drivers with impact scores.
Competition Intelligence
Market saturation analysis, competitor table with ratings, reviews, distance, threat level, market share — plus an interactive competitor map.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats — scored and prioritized with data-driven and AI-generated insights clearly labeled.
Social Sentiment
Overall sentiment analysis from reviews, what locals love, common complaints, and trending keywords in your market.
Nearby Amenities
Banks, schools, parking, hospitals, restaurants, metro/transit — distance, ratings, and an accessibility score for the location.
Financial Projections
Estimated monthly revenue, break-even timeline, investment required, rent & cost predictions, expected ROI, and a risk-level assessment.
Market Trends
Historical growth trends (5 years), seasonal analysis with peak and low seasons, and market trajectory insights.
Better Opportunities
AI-suggested alternative business ideas based on local market gaps — with one-click analysis for each suggestion.
90-Day Launch Plan
Month-by-month action plan — from permits and setup to soft launch, marketing, and grand opening strategy.
Perfect for expats starting a business abroad
Whether you're opening a cafe in Lisbon or a coworking space in Bali — analyze the location before you commit.
SpotFic works for any business type in any location where Google Maps has data.
200+ countries supported — from downtown Manhattan to a side street in Chiang Mai.
Why expats use SpotFic
Real data, not guesswork
Competitor data, review analysis, and foot traffic patterns come from Google Maps — not assumptions.
Works globally
Analyze locations in 200+ countries. Moving to Portugal? Thailand? Mexico? SpotFic covers them all.
AI + data combined
Every insight is clearly labeled as data-driven or AI-generated, so you know exactly what you're working with.
Actionable launch plan
Don't just get data — get a 90-day plan with month-by-month steps to go from idea to opening day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SpotFic and how does it work?
Can SpotFic analyze locations outside the US?
What business types can I analyze?
How accurate is the foot traffic and financial data?
Is SpotFic free to use?
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