Local operating-model alignment analysis

Best Franchise Opportunities We Assessed in Jacksonville, Florida

We ranked 14 franchise concepts for Jacksonville, Florida using local demand, labor, transportation, real estate, regulation, and source-backed evidence.

What “best” means in this ranking“Best” means the strongest modeled local operating alignment among the franchise concepts assessed on this page. It does not estimate earnings or determine which franchise is best for a particular candidate.

Analysis by Thomas Jepsen, MSc Model: 0.9.0

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14Concepts evaluated

25Sources used

13Primary sources

39Local metrics

Evaluation set

Why these concepts were evaluated

This is not a ranking of every franchise that may be offered in the city.

14Concepts assessed

Concepts were included when enough operating-model information existed to assign a provisional local-sensitivity profile. Unresolved inputs reduce confidence or remain conditional rather than automatically excluding a concept.

A brand’s participation in our referral network does not add points or change its position.

City-level conclusions

What stood out in our assessment

Highest category average (limited comparison)Restoration

70.1 average across 2 concepts

Largest positive factorTarget-market demand

1 point average among 13 affected concepts

Most assumption-sensitive rankJan-Pro International

Tested rank range spans 12 positions

Best franchise opportunities assessed

Top 10 local-alignment scores from 14 concepts assessed

“Best” refers to modeled local operating alignment among the concepts assessed—not expected earnings, franchise-system quality, or candidate fit.

Rankings use full-precision scores.Displayed values use one decimal place. Identical displayed scores can therefore have different ranks, and close results should be treated as effectively similar.

Rank	Franchise	Alignment and tier	Largest advantage	Largest constraint	Evidence confidence
1	City WideFacility management	72.5Tier 2 · Favorable modeled alignment	+2.5 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
2	Jan-Pro InternationalCommercial cleaning	72.0Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+2.0 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
3	HomeSmilesProperty maintenance services	71.6Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+1.6 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
4	FASTSIGNSSigns and graphics	71.6Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+1.6 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
5	ActionCOACHBusiness coaching	71.2Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+1.2 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
6	Pillar To Post Home InspectorsHome inspection	70.7Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+0.7 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
7	Aire ServHVAC installation, repair, and maintenance	70.7Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+0.7 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
8	ZOOM DRAINDrain and sewer service	70.6Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+0.6 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
9	Mr. RooterPlumbing	70.6Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+0.6 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence
10	Mister Sparky ElectricElectrical	70.4Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment	+0.4 ptsTarget-market demand	No material negative local adjustment	Moderate evidence confidence

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Original factor comparison

How each factor affected the highest-rated franchise concepts

The graph includes the top 14 concepts by local-alignment score. Only nonzero score contributions are plotted. A factor is removed when every displayed concept received 0.0 points from it. Hover or focus a concept name to highlight all of its remaining data points.

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Primary source records by factorTarget-market demand: ^[7] ^[8] ^[9] ^[10] ^[23] ^[24] ^[4]Property replacement-cycle demand: ^[7] ^[8] ^[9] ^[21] ^[22] ^[4]Competitive environment: ^[7] ^[9] ^[14]Labor and staffing friction: ^[10] ^[11] ^[9] ^[5] ^[4]Transportation, routing, and parking: ^[7] ^[15] ^[20] ^[4] ^[5] ^[6]Real estate and site feasibility: ^[12] ^[13] ^[14] ^[19] ^[20] ^[18] ^[21]Sales and customer acquisition: ^[7] ^[16] ^[17] ^[25] ^[6]Referral ecosystem: ^[9] ^[23] ^[24] ^[25] ^[10]Territory quality: ^[7] ^[20] ^[21] ^[22] ^[18] ^[14] ^[6]Regulatory and operating friction: ^[16] ^[17] ^[18] ^[19] ^[20] ^[21] ^[5] ^[6]

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Concept	Target-market demand
#1 City Wide	+2.5 pts
#2 Jan-Pro International	+2.0 pts
#3 HomeSmiles	+1.6 pts
#4 FASTSIGNS	+1.6 pts
#5 ActionCOACH	+1.2 pts
#6 Pillar To Post Home Inspectors	+0.7 pts
#7 Aire Serv	+0.7 pts
#8 ZOOM DRAIN	+0.6 pts
#9 Mr. Rooter	+0.6 pts
#10 Mister Sparky Electric	+0.4 pts
#11 Workout Anytime	+0.3 pts
#12 Tiger Adjusters	+0.3 pts
#13 Rainbow International Restoration	+0.2 pts
#14 PuroClean	—

Rank stability

Which positions depend most on individual assumptions?

The line shows the best and worst rank reached when one factor was removed from every concept. A narrow range indicates a more stable position.

#1 City WideHighly sensitive · tested #1–#12

#2 Jan-Pro InternationalHighly sensitive · tested #2–#14

#3 HomeSmilesStable · tested #2–#3

#4 FASTSIGNSModerately sensitive · tested #4–#6

#5 ActionCOACHStable · tested #5–#5

#6 Pillar To Post Home InspectorsModerately sensitive · tested #6–#9

#7 Aire ServHighly sensitive · tested #1–#7

#8 ZOOM DRAINHighly sensitive · tested #4–#8

#9 Mr. RooterModerately sensitive · tested #7–#9

#10 Mister Sparky ElectricModerately sensitive · tested #8–#10

#11 Workout AnytimeStable · tested #11–#11

#12 Tiger AdjustersHighly sensitive · tested #3–#12

#13 Rainbow International RestorationStable · tested #13–#13

#14 PuroCleanHighly sensitive · tested #10–#14

Neutralizing a factor removes it from every concept. A concept can move down even when its own score improves because competitors may benefit more.

Worked score example

How we calculated City Wide

This example uses the same ledger shown for every concept and must reconcile exactly to the published score.

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+2.5
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	72.50
Published local-market alignment	72.5

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Starting pointThe operating-model baseline shown in the first ledger row.

InteractionsAny interaction or gate is included in the relevant contribution or calibration row.

Confidence treatmentEvidence confidence is disclosed separately unless the model definition explicitly applies a calibration adjustment.

RoundingFull-precision contributions are summed before the final displayed score is rounded to one decimal place; whole-number results are shown without a trailing decimal.

Interpretation

How to interpret the result

City Wide, Jan-Pro International, HomeSmiles led because their operating requirements captured more of the local support from target-market demand while remaining less exposed to property replacement-cycle demand. The same city condition can help one operating model and constrain another, so score differences should be read through each concept's factor pattern rather than as a universal franchise-quality verdict. The ordering is most assumption-sensitive for City Wide, Jan-Pro International, Aire Serv; their ranks move more widely when individual factors are neutralized.

Factor impact

Which local conditions changed scores or rankings?

We neutralized one factor at a time, recalculated every score, and then measured both absolute score movement and changes in rank order.

Operating environment55Positive local support

Target-market demand

We tested how much of the city’s theoretical customer and business demand remained usable after operating friction.

We applied a measurable adjustment to 13 of 14 concepts. When we neutralized the factor and recalculated the table, 14 concepts changed position. Rainbow International Restoration moved from #13 to #2, the largest movement among concepts directly affected by this factor.

Concepts adjusted13 of 14

Average among affected+1.0 pts

Average across all concepts+0.9 pts

Concepts changing rank14

Concepts helped most

City WideFacility management

+2.5 pts

Jan-Pro InternationalCommercial cleaning

+2.0 pts

HomeSmilesProperty maintenance services

+1.6 pts

FASTSIGNSSigns and graphics

+1.6 pts

ActionCOACHBusiness coaching

+1.2 pts

Measured but not differentiating in this concept set

Property replacement-cycle demandNo material score adjustment
Competitive environmentNo material score adjustment
Labor and staffing frictionNo material score adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parkingNo material score adjustment
Real estate and site feasibilityNo material score adjustment
Sales and customer acquisitionNo material score adjustment
Referral ecosystemNo material score adjustment
Territory qualityNo material score adjustment
Regulatory and operating frictionNo material score adjustment

Category comparisons

Best franchise categories we assessed in Jacksonville, Florida

Category summaries are shown only when at least two concepts qualified. Two-concept comparisons are explicitly labeled as limited.

2 Restoration concepts qualified for comparison, with scores ranging from 70.0 to 70.2. Rainbow International Restoration ranked highest at 70.2. Target-market demand added 0.1 points on average among the affected concepts.

Interpret cautiously: A 0.2-point spread is too small to support a strong brand-level conclusion from city alignment alone.

Concepts compared: 2
Score range: 70.0–70.2
Category average: 70.1

Rainbow International Restoration70.2

PuroClean70.0

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14 concepts shown. Expand a concept to see how each factor was treated and the single next check most capable of changing the result.

SearchCategoryLargest impactSort

#1Tier 2 · Favorable modeled alignment72.5

City Wide

Facility management · B2B facility management and vendor coordination

Increase +2.5 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+2.5
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	72.50
Published local-market alignment	72.5

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +2.5 pts
Tested rank range: #1–#12

Most important next check

How many qualified facility and property-management accounts must be reachable for City Wide to support its local contract pipeline?

#2Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment72.0

Jan-Pro International

Commercial cleaning · recurring commercial route service

Increase +2.0 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+2.0
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	72.00
Published local-market alignment	72.0

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +2.0 pts
Tested rank range: #2–#14

Most important next check

What concentration of recurring commercial accounts is required for Jan-Pro International to build an efficient local book of business?

#3Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment71.6

HomeSmiles

Property maintenance services · Home-based mobile property-maintenance franchise using equipped service vans and technician crews to deliver bundled…

Increase +1.6 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Stable

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+1.6
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	71.63
Published local-market alignment	71.6

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Adequate
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +1.6 pts
Tested rank range: #2–#3

Most important next check

Which ZIP codes and appointment density assumptions define HomeSmiles's practical service territory?

#4Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment71.6

FASTSIGNS

Signs and graphics · B2B production and installation center

Increase +1.6 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Moderately sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+1.6
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	71.62
Published local-market alignment	71.6

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +1.6 pts
Tested rank range: #4–#6

Most important next check

Which local customer verticals are expected to generate repeat signage and graphics work for FASTSIGNS?

#5Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment71.2

ActionCOACH

Business coaching · home-based B2B advisory

Increase +1.2 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Stable

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+1.2
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	71.17
Published local-market alignment	71.2

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +1.2 pts
Tested rank range: #5–#5

Most important next check

Which business-owner segments are expected to produce the most repeatable coaching demand for ActionCOACH?

#6Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.7

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

Home inspection · mobile property inspection service

Increase +0.7 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Moderately sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.7
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.71
Published local-market alignment	70.7

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.7 pts
Tested rank range: #6–#9

Most important next check

Which transaction corridors and referral markets would define Pillar To Post Home Inspectors's practical inspection territory?

#7Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.7

Aire Serv

HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance · Manager-led mobile HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, and emergency service business using skilled technicians…

Increase +0.7 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.7
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.66
Published local-market alignment	70.7

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Adequate
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.7 pts
Tested rank range: #1–#7

Most important next check

Which ZIP codes and appointment density assumptions define Aire Serv's practical service territory?

#8Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.6

ZOOM DRAIN

Drain and sewer service · emergency skilled-trade route service

Increase +0.6 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.6
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.63
Published local-market alignment	70.6

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.6 pts
Tested rank range: #4–#8

Most important next check

Which territory boundaries allow ZOOM DRAIN to meet response-time expectations without excessive cross-city travel?

#9Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.6

Mr. Rooter

Plumbing · scheduled and emergency skilled-trade service

Increase +0.6 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Moderately sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.6
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.62
Published local-market alignment	70.6

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.6 pts
Tested rank range: #7–#9

Most important next check

Which ZIP codes and appointment density assumptions define Mr. Rooter's practical service territory?

#10Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.4

Mister Sparky Electric

Electrical · skilled-trade home service

Increase +0.4 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Moderately sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.4
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.41
Published local-market alignment	70.4

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.4 pts
Tested rank range: #8–#10

Most important next check

Which ZIP codes and appointment density assumptions define Mister Sparky Electric's practical service territory?

#11Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.3

Workout Anytime

Fitness · fixed-location membership fitness

Increase +0.3 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Stable

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.3
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.32
Published local-market alignment	70.3

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.3 pts
Tested rank range: #11–#11

Most important next check

What trade-area boundary and population base would Workout Anytime use to evaluate the proposed location?

#12Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.3

Tiger Adjusters

Public insurance adjusting · Home-based, referral-led public insurance adjusting business combining local property inspections with…

Increase +0.3 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.3
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.31
Published local-market alignment	70.3

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Adequate
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.3 pts
Tested rank range: #3–#12

Most important next check

Which ZIP codes and appointment density assumptions define Tiger Adjusters's practical service territory?

#13Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.2

Rainbow International Restoration

Restoration · emergency property restoration

Increase +0.2 pts Target-market demandNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Stable

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	+0.2
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.17
Published local-market alignment	70.2

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: Target-market demand +0.2 pts
Tested rank range: #13–#13

Most important next check

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#14Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment70.0

PuroClean

Restoration · emergency property restoration

No material positive local adjustment identifiedNo material negative local adjustment identified

Rank sensitivity: Highly sensitive

How we scored this concept

Full score ledger

Every factor is classified so a displayed zero is not confused with missing, conditional, or non-applicable evidence.

Neutral model baseline	70.0
Target-market demand	Not applicable to this operating model
Property replacement-cycle demand	Not included in the score
Competitive environment	Not included in the score
Labor and staffing friction	Measured; no meaningful local adjustment
Transportation, routing, and parking	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Real estate and site feasibility	Not included in the score
Sales and customer acquisition	Not included in the score
Referral ecosystem	Not included in the score
Territory quality	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Regulatory and operating friction	Depends on the specific site, territory, or operating condition
Full-precision calculated score	70.00
Published local-market alignment	70.0

Factor calculations use full precision. Contributions and published scores are displayed to one decimal place; ranking order uses the full-precision score.

Evidence confidence

City Modifier Evidence: Adequate
Factor Research Coverage: Limited
Franchise-profile completeness: Limited
Source-evidence confidence: Adequate
Geographic applicability: Limited
Overall evidence confidence: Moderate evidence confidence

Largest absolute effect: 0.0 pts
Tested rank range: #10–#14

Most important next check

Which territory boundaries allow PuroClean to meet response-time expectations without excessive cross-city travel?

Metric registry

The 39 local metrics behind this analysis

The registry exposes the raw value, period, geography, factor mapping, and source for every public metric used in the city research.

View all local metrics

Metric	Raw value	Period	Geography	How used	Source
Resident population estimate, July 1, 2025	1,017,689people	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Territory quality	^[7]
Population change from April 1, 2020 estimate base to July 1, 2025	7.2percent	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand	^[7]
Land area	747.29square miles	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Transportation, routing, and parking, Territory quality	^[7]
Population density	1,270.7people per square mile	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Territory quality	^[7]
Households	394,370households	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand	^[7]
Owner-occupied housing-unit rate	57.6percent	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Property replacement-cycle demand	^[7]
Housing units	449,941housing units	2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Property replacement-cycle demand	^[8]
Mean travel time to work	24.1minutes	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Transportation, routing, and parking, Target-market demand	^[7]
Health care and social assistance receipts/revenue	12,111,694,000usd	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Referral ecosystem	^[7]
Transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue	9,725,439,000usd	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Labor and staffing friction	^[7]
Total retail sales	28,605,456,000usd	2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand	^[7]
Share of HMA rental units under construction located in the city	nearly two-thirdsshare description	Conditions as of January 1, 2024; forecast through January 1, 2027	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Real estate and site feasibility	^[9]
Rental units under construction in the HMA as of January 1, 2024	10,500rental units	Conditions as of January 1, 2024; forecast through January 1, 2027	Jacksonville HMA	Evidence for Target-market demand, Real estate and site feasibility	^[9]
Estimated additional sales-unit demand during the three-year forecast period	39,250sales units	Conditions as of January 1, 2024; forecast through January 1, 2027	Jacksonville HMA	Evidence for Target-market demand	^[9]
Unemployment rate, preliminary June 2026	4.8percent	June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction	^[10]
Total nonfarm employment, preliminary June 2026	800,300jobs	June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Target-market demand, Labor and staffing friction	^[10]
Professional and business services employment, preliminary June 2026	118,800jobs	June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Target-market demand, Referral ecosystem	^[10]
Education and health services employment, preliminary June 2026	139,900jobs	June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Target-market demand, Labor and staffing friction, Referral ecosystem	^[10]
Trade, transportation and utilities employment, preliminary June 2026	170,200jobs	June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction, Target-market demand	^[10]
Mean hourly wage for all occupations	31.59usd per hour	May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction	^[11]
Mean hourly wage for food preparation and serving related occupations	17.57usd per hour	May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction	^[11]
Mean hourly wage for building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations	18.71usd per hour	May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction	^[11]
Mean hourly wage for installation, maintenance and repair occupations	28.75usd per hour	May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction	^[11]
Office and administrative support employment	96,850jobs	May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics	Jacksonville, FL MSA	Evidence for Labor and staffing friction, Referral ecosystem	^[11]
Named major healthcare employers and reported employment	Baptist Health System Inc.: 12,000; Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research: 8,450; University of Florida Health: 6,600employees by employer	Conditions as of January 1, 2024; forecast through January 1, 2027	Jacksonville HMA, employers primarily in Duval County	Evidence for Target-market demand, Labor and staffing friction, Referral ecosystem	^[9]
Overall industrial vacancy rate	10.9percent	Second quarter 2026	Jacksonville industrial market	Evidence for Real estate and site feasibility	^[12]
Overall industrial vacancy rate	9.8percent	Second quarter 2026	Jacksonville industrial market	Evidence for Real estate and site feasibility	^[13]
Overall industrial vacancy rate	11.6percent	Office and industrial Q2 2026; retail Q1 2026; multifamily Q2 2026	Jacksonville industrial market	Evidence for Real estate and site feasibility	^[14]
Overall office vacancy rate	20.5percent	Office and industrial Q2 2026; retail Q1 2026; multifamily Q2 2026	Jacksonville office market	Evidence for Real estate and site feasibility, Target-market demand	^[14]
I-95 widening from I-10 to Beaver Street remains a PD&E study with project start, expected completion and cost listed as TBD	stage: PD&E study; project start: TBD; expected completion: TBD; cost: TBDstatus record	Current project page accessed August 5, 2026	I-95 from I-10 to Beaver Street, Jacksonville	Evidence for Transportation, routing, and parking	^[15]
City charter and ordinances prohibit off-site billboards while separately regulating on-site signs	off-site billboards prohibitedlegal rule	Current ordinance guidance accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Regulatory and operating friction, Sales and customer acquisition	^[16] ^[17]
Certificate of Appropriateness is required for properties in three locally designated historic districts and locally designated landmarks	district or landmark propertiesapplicability scope	Current process accessed August 5, 2026	Locally designated Jacksonville historic districts and landmarks	Evidence for Regulatory and operating friction, Real estate and site feasibility	^[18]
Mobility Fee Calculation Certificate and Mobility Fee Contract Application fees	mobility fee calculation certificate: 688; mobility fee contract application: 1,830usd	Current fee schedule accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Regulatory and operating friction, Real estate and site feasibility	^[19]
CRC fee for a nonresidential new building or addition not preceded by CCAS	base rate: 17; base rate unit: per 1000 sqft up to 500000; incremental rate: 8; incremental rate unit: per additional 1000 sqftfee formula	Current fee schedule accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Regulatory and operating friction, Real estate and site feasibility	^[19]
Mobility fees apply to new development and to renovation, conversion or expansion when traffic generation increases	traffic-increasing development activityapplicability rule	Current FAQ accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Regulatory and operating friction, Real estate and site feasibility	^[20]
Number of mobility zones used by the city	10mobility zones	Current FAQ accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Territory quality, Regulatory and operating friction	^[20]
Local resilience program uses compound flood modeling across coastal, riverine and inland stormwater mechanisms and more than 50,000 scenarios	more than 50000modeled scenarios	2025 annual resilience program update	Jacksonville and Duval County	Evidence for Property replacement-cycle demand, Real estate and site feasibility, Regulatory and operating friction, Territory quality	^[22] ^[21]
Mayo Clinic Florida announced a five-floor hospital expansion adding 166 beds as part of a plan to more than double Florida patient-care, research and education space	floors: 5; new beds: 166project scope	Expansion announcement and planned capacity	Mayo Clinic Florida campus, Jacksonville	Evidence for Target-market demand, Referral ecosystem	^[24]
City procurement portal publishes bidding opportunities for city agencies	public bid portal availablechannel status	Current procurement portal accessed August 5, 2026	Jacksonville, Florida	Evidence for Target-market demand, Referral ecosystem, Sales and customer acquisition	^[25]

How to use the ranking

What the model can and cannot establish

Scores measure local operating alignment, not expected financial performance or franchise-system quality.
Citywide evidence may not describe the exact site or territory ultimately offered.
Conditional effects are shown for diligence but do not change the published score until their applicability is established.

Methodology

How the local-alignment ranking is calculated

Measure the city

Collect reusable local metrics with source, period, geography, and confidence fields.

Profile each operating model

Map each franchise to controlled operating attributes and local sensitivities.

Apply scoreable effects

Score only effects that apply without an unresolved site, territory, customer, or project gate.

Preserve conditional effects

Keep location- or territory-dependent issues visible for diligence without automatically changing the score.

Test rank sensitivity

Remove one factor at a time from every concept and rerank using full-precision scores.

Generate public output

Create the ranking, factor-status ledger, visuals, metric registry, and automated quality report from the same data.

Why every concept begins at 70.0

70.0 is a neutral display baseline shared by every concept. Local conditions can move a score by no more than 18.0 points in either direction under the current model. It is not a percentage, probability, or estimate of investment quality.

Precision and materiality

Calculations use full-precision values. Published scores and factor contributions display one decimal place, while ranks use full precision. Effects smaller than 0.1 points are identified as below the publication threshold rather than presented as a meaningful zero.

Score tiers

Tier 1 · Strongest modeled alignment80.0–100.0

Tier 2 · Favorable modeled alignment72.0–80.0

Tier 3 · Mixed modeled alignment64.0–72.0

Tier 4 · Higher-friction modeled alignment0.0–64.0

How factor rows are classified

Positive local adjustmentNegative local adjustmentMeasured; no meaningful local adjustmentEffect below the publication thresholdNot applicable to this operating modelDepends on the specific site, territory, or operating conditionNot included in the score

What “best” means here

“Best” means the strongest modeled local operating alignment among the franchise concepts assessed on this page.

Model 0.9.0 · Compiler 0.9.10-nonzero-markers-only · Analysis updated August 5, 2026

Model governance

How this report is calculated and corrected

Calculation controls

Model designer: Thomas Jepsen

No concept’s final score is manually raised or lowered after calculation. Before this template is activated, the report is reviewed for source scope, classification, arithmetic, unsupported claims, duplication, and readability.

Model history

Model 0.9.0-calibration · August 5, 2026Added conditional scoring gates, factor-status transparency, rank-sensitivity testing, metric registry output, and factor-impact visualization data.

Corrections policy

Corrected source, geography, or operating-profile evidence triggers a full compiler rerun so every dependent score and visual is recalculated.

Source registry

Evidence represented in this report

Each source identifies its period, scope, and the local metrics it supports. Internal or supplied research is not presented as independently accessible evidence.

1
Franchise-to-city operating-fit model definitionInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
User File Library
Data period
Model version 0.9.0-calibration
Scope
Model-wide
Locator
Factors, operating attributes, modifier taxonomy, channels, confidence and provenance controls
Source tier
Tier 0 · controlling internal taxonomy
Accessed
August 5, 2026
2
Valid city JSON exampleInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
User-supplied structural reference
Published
July 30, 2026
Data period
Example schema version 0.9
Scope
Structure only; New York conclusions were not used
Locator
Top-level arrays, geographic-scope objects, evidence records, coverage and quality-assurance structure
Source tier
Tier 0 · structural reference
Accessed
August 5, 2026
3
Jacksonville city research JSON extraction promptInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
User-supplied instructions
Published
August 5, 2026
Data period
Task instructions supplied August 5, 2026
Scope
Jacksonville, Florida target lock
Locator
Target lock, evidence rules, factor coverage and validation requirements
Source tier
Tier 0 · controlling task instructions
Accessed
August 5, 2026
4
Structural inefficiency and operating-fit research docketInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
Supplied research material
Data period
Claims and citations generally accessed through February 25, 2026
Scope
Jacksonville section within a multi-city docket
Locator
Jacksonville, Florida section between Virginia Beach and Milwaukee
Source tier
Tier 5 · supplied bespoke research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
5
Forensic Audit Report: Structural Capital Constraints and Jurisdictional Risk ProfilesInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
Supplied research material
Data period
Claims and citations generally accessed through February 20, 2026
Scope
Jacksonville section within a ten-jurisdiction docket
Locator
Jacksonville, Florida narrative and subsections A-F
Source tier
Tier 5 · supplied bespoke research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
6
Franchise neighborhood research rowsInternal or supplied research; not publicly accessible.
Publisher
Supplied research material
Data period
Undated neighborhood-level research reviewed August 5, 2026
Scope
San Marco, Avondale, Mandarin, Southside, Nocatee and Beaches rows
Locator
Six rows labeled Jacksonville; Nocatee and Beaches were treated as separate-place or ambiguous geography
Source tier
Tier 5 · supplied bespoke research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
7
QuickFacts: Jacksonville city, Florida
Used for: Resident population estimate, July 1, 2025, Population change from April 1, 2020 estimate base to July 1, 2025, Land area, Population density, and Households
Publisher
U.S. Census Bureau
Data period
2025 population estimate; 2020-2024 ACS characteristics; 2022 economic receipts; 2020 land area
Scope
Jacksonville city, Florida
Locator
Population, housing, households, receipts, commute, density and land area
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative government statistics
Accessed
August 5, 2026
8
Jacksonville, FL profile data, ACS 2024 1-year
Used for: Housing units
Publisher
Census Reporter using U.S. Census Bureau ACS data
Data period
2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates
Scope
Jacksonville city, Florida
Locator
Population, households, housing units, income and travel time
Source tier
Tier 2 · Census-derived institutional data
Accessed
August 5, 2026
9
Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis for Jacksonville, Florida
Used for: Share of HMA rental units under construction located in the city, Rental units under construction in the HMA as of January 1, 2024, Estimated additional sales-unit demand during the three-year forecast period, and Named major healthcare employers and reported employment
Publisher
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research
Published
January 1, 2024
Data period
Conditions as of January 1, 2024; forecast through January 1, 2027
Scope
Jacksonville HMA: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties; city-specific statements retained only where explicit
Locator
Executive summary; economic conditions; population and households; sales and rental construction
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative government analysis
Accessed
August 5, 2026
10
Jacksonville, FL Economy at a Glance
Used for: Unemployment rate, preliminary June 2026, Total nonfarm employment, preliminary June 2026, Professional and business services employment, preliminary June 2026, Education and health services employment, preliminary June 2026, and Trade, transportation and utilities employment, preliminary June 2026
Publisher
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Data period
June 2026 preliminary labor-force and payroll data; extracted August 4, 2026
Scope
Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area
Locator
Labor force, unemployment and nonfarm employment by major sector
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative government statistics
Accessed
August 5, 2026
11
Occupational Employment and Wages in Jacksonville, FL — May 2025
Used for: Mean hourly wage for all occupations, Mean hourly wage for food preparation and serving related occupations, Mean hourly wage for building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations, Mean hourly wage for installation, maintenance and repair occupations, and Office and administrative support employment
Publisher
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Published
July 7, 2026
Data period
May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Scope
Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area
Locator
Major occupational employment shares and hourly wages; selected office occupations
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative government statistics
Accessed
August 5, 2026
12
Jacksonville Industrial Figures Q2 2026
Used for: Overall industrial vacancy rate
Publisher
CBRE
Published
July 1, 2026
Data period
Second quarter 2026
Scope
Jacksonville industrial market
Locator
Overall vacancy, absorption and supply conditions; no small-bay size segmentation
Source tier
Tier 3 · major industry research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
13
Jacksonville Industrial Market Report Q2 2026
Used for: Overall industrial vacancy rate
Publisher
Colliers
Published
July 1, 2026
Data period
Second quarter 2026
Scope
Jacksonville industrial market
Locator
Overall vacancy and net absorption; no live small-bay inventory
Source tier
Tier 3 · major industry research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
14
Jacksonville MarketBeat Reports
Used for: Overall industrial vacancy rate and Overall office vacancy rate
Publisher
Cushman & Wakefield
Published
July 24, 2026
Data period
Office and industrial Q2 2026; retail Q1 2026; multifamily Q2 2026
Scope
Jacksonville commercial real estate market and submarkets
Locator
Current MarketBeat summary metrics
Source tier
Tier 3 · major industry research
Accessed
August 5, 2026
15
I-95 Widening from I-10 to Beaver Street
Used for: I-95 widening from I-10 to Beaver Street remains a PD&E study with project start, expected completion and cost listed as TBD
Publisher
Florida Department of Transportation District 2
Data period
Current project page accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
I-95 from I-10 to Beaver Street, Jacksonville, Duval County
Locator
PD&E status, proposed scope, project start, expected completion and cost
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative government project record
Accessed
August 5, 2026
16
Sign Laws
Used for: City charter and ordinances prohibit off-site billboards while separately regulating on-site signs
Publisher
City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division
Data period
Current ordinance guidance accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
City of Jacksonville
Locator
1987 charter amendment on off-site billboards and regulation of on-site signs
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
17
Chapter 656, Part 13 Sign Regulations
Used for: City charter and ordinances prohibit off-site billboards while separately regulating on-site signs
Publisher
City of Jacksonville via Municode
Data period
Current code accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
City of Jacksonville, with district-specific provisions
Locator
General sign regulations and overlay/historic-district provisions
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative municipal code
Accessed
August 5, 2026
18
Certificate of Appropriateness Process
Used for: Certificate of Appropriateness is required for properties in three locally designated historic districts and locally designated landmarks
Publisher
City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Section
Data period
Current process accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
Three locally designated historic districts and locally designated landmarks in Jacksonville
Locator
COA applicability and historic-preservation review process
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
19
City Fees
Used for: Mobility Fee Calculation Certificate and Mobility Fee Contract Application fees and CRC fee for a nonresidential new building or addition not preceded by CCAS
Publisher
City of Jacksonville Finance Department
Data period
Current fee schedule accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
City of Jacksonville
Locator
Concurrency, mobility, planning, building and related fee tables
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
20
Concurrency and Mobility Management System Office FAQ
Used for: Mobility fees apply to new development and to renovation, conversion or expansion when traffic generation increases and Number of mobility zones used by the city
Publisher
City of Jacksonville Planning Department
Data period
Current FAQ accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
City of Jacksonville
Locator
Mobility fee applicability, exemptions, payment timing, mobility zones and development areas
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
21
Floodplain Management
Used for: Local resilience program uses compound flood modeling across coastal, riverine and inland stormwater mechanisms and more than 50,000 scenarios
Publisher
City of Jacksonville Public Works Department
Data period
Current floodplain guidance accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
Duval County and City of Jacksonville floodplain areas
Locator
Floodplain review, map and development guidance
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
22
Resilient Jacksonville Annual Update 2025
Used for: Local resilience program uses compound flood modeling across coastal, riverine and inland stormwater mechanisms and more than 50,000 scenarios
Publisher
City of Jacksonville
Published
December 1, 2025
Data period
2025 annual resilience program update
Scope
City of Jacksonville and Duval County
Locator
Compound flood-model development and resilience implementation update
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026
23
Baptist Health Jacksonville
Publisher
Baptist Health
Data period
Current network information accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida
Locator
Hospital, specialty and primary-care network footprint
Source tier
Tier 2 · primary institution source
Accessed
August 5, 2026
24
Mayo Clinic in Florida hospital expansion
Used for: Mayo Clinic Florida announced a five-floor hospital expansion adding 166 beds as part of a plan to more than double Florida patient-care, research and education space
Publisher
Mayo Clinic News Network
Published
April 2, 2025
Data period
Expansion announcement and planned capacity
Scope
Mayo Clinic Florida campus, Jacksonville
Locator
Five-floor hospital expansion, 166 beds and broader campus growth plan
Source tier
Tier 2 · primary institution source
Accessed
August 5, 2026
25
City of Jacksonville bidding opportunities
Used for: City procurement portal publishes bidding opportunities for city agencies
Publisher
Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business program
Data period
Current procurement portal accessed August 5, 2026
Scope
City of Jacksonville agencies
Locator
Public bid and vendor opportunity channel
Source tier
Tier 1 · authoritative local government
Accessed
August 5, 2026

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The 39 local metrics behind this analysis

What the model can and cannot establish

How the local-alignment ranking is calculated

Measure the city

Profile each operating model

Apply scoreable effects

Preserve conditional effects

Test rank sensitivity

Generate public output