1200 STATE PROFILES · Official benchmarks + planning scenariosHow to use the research →
Research library · 1200 profiles

Every developed business. Every state.

The library contains 24 business formats across all 50 states. Choose a pair to see its published reference scenario, then open the full profile with sources, assumptions, calculator and local validation tasks.

1200business-state reference profiles
24developed business formats
3separate city research pilots
The 1200 state profiles and the three city pilots are different layers. State profiles provide consistent benchmarks and worked scenarios. The city examples link selected premises offers, menu prices, wage benchmarks and official requirements. Each observation supports its stated geography, date and scope; validate the remaining inputs for the chosen plan.

Browse all 1200 business-state profiles.

Each business directory below contains all 50 states and links directly to the full profile.

Food & drinkRestaurant50 state profiles
Food & drinkCoffee Shop50 state profiles
Home & garden servicesCleaning Business50 state profiles
Beauty & personal careHair Salon50 state profiles
Automotive & mobilityAuto Detailing Business50 state profiles
Property & spacesLaundromat50 state profiles
Education & childcareDaycare Center50 state profiles
Pets & animalsPet Grooming Salon50 state profiles
Home & garden servicesLandscaping Company50 state profiles
Food & drinkFood Truck50 state profiles
Food & drinkBakery50 state profiles
Fitness & sportsFitness Studio50 state profiles
Home servicesHVAC Company50 state profiles
Home servicesMoving Company50 state profiles
Automotive & mobilityAuto Repair Shop50 state profiles
Home & property servicesPlumbing Company50 state profiles
Home & property servicesElectrical Contractor50 state profiles
Home & property servicesPest Control Company50 state profiles
Home & garden servicesResidential Remodeling Company50 state profiles
Property & spacesSelf-Storage Facility50 state profiles
Pets & animalsDog Daycare and Boarding50 state profiles
Education & childcareTutoring Center50 state profiles
Health & careHome Health Care Agency50 state profiles
RetailVending Machine Business50 state profiles

What every state profile contains.

01 / Evidence

State wage and population observations

Role-specific BLS wage rows, national comparisons, Census population fields and an official state-agency directory link retain their source periods and provenance.

02 / Scenario

A connected operating and cash model

Opening payments, paid roster, revenue assumptions, mature profit, break-even, opening-year cash, reserve and 60-month payback are calculated together.

03 / Action

An editable calculator and local research list

Change the core assumptions, download the results and see which quotes, observations, permissions and operating facts still need local evidence.

The deeper city evidence layer currently has three pilots.

These are the only separate city-level investigations currently published. They are highlighted because their source packs go beyond the common state benchmark layer—not because the other 1200 profiles are missing.

Austin, Texas · 51 cited source pages

Restaurant in Austin

A 48-seat casual full-service restaurant using separately labeled city, metro, state and national observations.

Modeled monthly operating profit
$3,089
Modeled EBIT break-even
104 guests/day

Five-year project payback is not reached under the published assumptions. Confirm address-specific costs and paid demand before relying on the scenario.

Open the Austin restaurant pilot →
Orlando, Florida · 60 cited source pages

Restaurant in Orlando

The same restaurant format creates a readable city comparison. The occupancy allowance requires a full lease scope and confirmed additional charges for the selected premises.

Modeled monthly operating profit
$299
Modeled EBIT break-even
110 guests/day

Five-year project payback is not reached under the published assumptions. Confirm address-specific costs and paid demand before relying on the scenario.

Open the Orlando restaurant pilot →
Austin, Texas · 38 cited source pages

Coffee Shop in Austin

A compact coffee format with a different transaction unit and capacity constraint from the restaurant cases.

Modeled monthly operating profit
$567
Modeled EBIT break-even
166 transactions/day

Five-year project payback is not reached under the published assumptions. Confirm address-specific costs and paid demand before relying on the scenario.

Open the Austin coffee shop pilot →

How the published research layers fit together.

Published research layers and intended use
LayerAvailableWhat it supportsHow to use it locally
Business-state profiles1200Consistent format definitions, state wage and population observations, transparent reference calculations and local validation tasks.Local opening costs, operating costs, selling prices, paid demand, permissions and collection terms.
City research examples3Deeper city and metro source maps applied to two formats in Austin and Orlando.Use the cited observations as context and confirm premises, demand and operating inputs for the chosen site.
Local decision layerBuilt by the readerThe calculator and validation checklist connect the published scenario to a specific plan.Replace location-sensitive assumptions with applicable quotes, observations and permissions.

Move from a profile to your own plan.

  1. Choose the closest operating format and state.

    Match the offer, customer unit, premises, capacity and paid roles before borrowing any assumption.

  2. Open the profile and change the scenario.

    Test your price, demand, rent, variable cost and wage evidence while keeping the published reference visible.

  3. Confirm the material local inputs.

    Collect address-level scopes, paid-demand observations, current staffing evidence, permissions and collection terms.

  4. Use the checklist before committing money.

    Record which areas are still unstarted, which use working estimates and which have local evidence attached.

Financial information disclaimer

Published research and calculations support business planning and education. They are not personalized financial, investment, tax or legal advice, and they do not guarantee costs, revenue, profit or financing. Estimates depend on the stated format, location, source periods and assumptions. Check the requirements and commitments that apply to your circumstances.