Chipotle in Cleveland Downtown

Final Project Report Submitted to : Sugie Lee

UST 742 INTRO TO GIS

Prepared By : Jigar Patel

PROBLEM / OBJECTIVES:

• The main aim of this study is to find out most suitable new site location forChipotle in Cleveland Downtown, Ohio. GIS analysis and maps were preparedto solve and study the most complex problem in an effective way. So, the vitalfocus for this study is to make a GIS modeling and analyze the most Preferableand Assessable site location

Currently the Chipotle Restaurants near the Cleveland Downtown are at:

• Chipotle Mexican Grill - Lakewood‎, Ohio

• Chipotle Mexican Grill - Coventry at Cleveland Heights

• Chipotle Mexican Grill - Steelyard‎at Steelyard Drive, Cleveland, OH‎

Chipotle location criteriaGeneral Location Needs• Urban and suburban with strong residential and daytime population.• Preferred generators include residential, office, retail, university, recreation and hospitals.

Preferred Site Criteria• Urban storefronts, shopping center end-caps and pads, freestanding buildings• Current sizes range from 1,000 to 2,800 square feet depending on trade area characteristics.• 25 feet minimum frontage.• Patio seating preferred.• Zoning to accommodate restaurant use and allow liquor license (beer & margaritas).• Parking adequate for restaurant use.• Building exterior to allow Chipotle standard storefront design and signage.• Excellent visibility and access.

Preferable locationsTower City Food court E 13th street , Euclid Avenue

Final Location Comparison

Chipotle Location Analysis

CHIPOTLE

LOCATION

BUFFER MILE POPULATION INCOME HOUSING

UNITS

TOWER CITY

0.5 1299 62377.99 959

1 6904 116442.9 4281

1.5 12777 207290.1 4661

E 13TH STREET

EUCLID

0.5 3001 44110.96 933

1 6464 135533.7 3598

1.5 11062 217224.7 6219

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