Want To Open A Hoagie Shop Near Philly? New Study Has Some Good News

If you've ever dreamed of opening a hoagie shop, a breakfast joint serving pork roll, egg and cheese, or your own water ice stand, maybe it's time to start doing some homework.

A new study from Network Solutions looked at the best places in America to launch a small business, and the Philadelphia region made the list of 100 metro areas examined.

That includes the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, which means South Jersey is part of the conversation, too.

What Makes The Philadelphia Area Worth Considering?

The study looked at three things that can make or break a new business: the number of small businesses in an area, access to startup loans and funding, and high-speed internet availability.

Researchers ranked 100 metro areas using those factors. The Philadelphia region wasn't among the top 10, but the study offers a closer look at the business environment that local entrepreneurs would be entering.

And that's worth paying attention to if you've been thinking about becoming your own boss.

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Could Your Pork Roll Or Water Ice Shop Be Next?

Let's be honest. South Jersey and the Philly area aren't exactly short on food lovers.

A neighborhood hoagie shop, a breakfast spot with a killer pork roll, egg and cheese, or a water ice stand could all be ideas worth exploring.

Of course, a national business ranking doesn't guarantee customers, profits or an easy path to opening day. Startup costs, competition, location and financing still matter.

But if you've been sitting on a business idea for years, this might be a good time to see what's possible.

Your dream of becoming the next neighborhood sandwich legend might be worth a closer look.