A small business owner is struggling to objectively evaluate two potential commercial lease locations for a new cafe, fearing a costly 3-year commitment.

No tool exists to aggregate and compare foot traffic, competition, parking, and other location data tailored for small retail/restaurant lease decisions.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 10, 2026

Workarounds Described

visited locations at different times of day

Implied Software Gaps

Automated foot traffic and competition analysis tool that replaces manual observation

App Concept

LeaseLens

LeaseLens is a data-driven site selection tool for small business owners. It aggregates foot traffic, nearby competition, parking availability, and demographic data for any address, allowing side-by-side comparison of potential lease locations with risk scoring.

Key Features

Side-by-side comparison of multiple locations
Foot traffic heatmaps and hourly trends
Competition density analysis within a radius
Parking availability and accessibility scores
Demographic and income data for trade area

Target Users: Small business owners (cafes, gyms, salons, retail shops) evaluating commercial leases for first or next location.

Revenue Model: Freemium with 3 free comparisons; $29 per location report; $99/mo unlimited subscription.

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