What is the average commercial retail asking rent in North Attleborough, MA?

In North Attleborough, Massachusetts, average commercial retail asking rent is currently $40.20 per square foot per year, with typical NNN CAM pass-throughs averaging $6.50 per square foot.

How many coffee shops operate in North Attleborough, and is the market oversaturated?

According to Census ZBP data, North Attleborough has 7 active coffee and snack shops (NAICS 722515), representing a density of 2.26 per 10,000 residents. The market has an Empirical Bayes saturation index of 104/100 and is classified as balanced.

How long does it take to get a commercial building permit in North Attleborough?

Commercial building permits in North Attleborough have an average municipal review wait time of 30 business days, and the city does not require a general municipal business license.

What is the combined sales tax rate in North Attleborough, Massachusetts?

The combined sales tax rate in North Attleborough is 7.50%, comprised of a 6.00% state tax and a 1.50% local municipal/county tax.

What power plug, voltage, and electrical frequency are used in North Attleborough?

In North Attleborough, Massachusetts, electrical outlets utilize standard US Type A (2-pin) and Type B (3-pin grounded) plugs running at 120 Volts at 60Hz. International travelers from the UK, EU, Australia, or Asia require a plug adapter and dual-voltage or step-down converter.

What is the time zone, primary airport, and tipping custom in North Attleborough?

North Attleborough operates in the America/New_York (ET: UTC-05:00) zone. The primary commercial airport is North Attleborough Regional / Metropolitan Airport (AUS). Tipping in restaurants and bars follows standard US customs of 18% to 20%, with contactless chip payments universally accepted.

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North Attleborough, Massachusetts

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North Attleborough Regional / Metropolitan Airport ()

Primary Commercial Hub · 10.2 Miles to Downtown

Non-Stop Worldwide Service

Downtown Rideshare 10.2 Miles · Ubiquitous 24/7 Rideshare

Direct Transit 15–30 min via regional highway corridor / rideshare

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Electrical Outlets & Voltage

Standard US Type A / Type B plugs (120V @ 60Hz). Visitors from UK, EU, Australia, or Asia require standard two/three-prong US adapter.

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Currency & Dining Tipping

US Dollar (USD, $). Universal contactless Apple Pay and chip cards. Standard restaurant gratuity is 18%–20% on final pre-tax total.

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Best Scouting Months

March–May and October–November provide 72°–84°F weather. Avoid July–August for outdoor pedestrian surveys due to peak 100°F+ heat.

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Drinking Water & Health

Municipal tap water is 100% EPA potable conforming to Federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards across North Attleborough.

Commercial & Entertainment Corridors

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Official commercial district boundary mappings and pedestrian retail corridor profiles for North Attleborough are currently being audited from municipal GIS datasets.

Commercial Establishment Density — Coffee & Snack Shops

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Existing Businesses

US Census ZBP Verified

Density / 10k Residents

2.26

National Benchmark: 2.15

Saturation Index

104 / 100

Bayes Smoothed (m=10k)

Retail Lease Breakeven Underwriting

Determine required customer transaction velocity to cover North Attleborough retail leases

Store Size (Usable Sq Ft) 1,400 sqft

Base Asking Rent ($/sqft/yr) $40.20 / sqft

Average Customer Ticket ($) $8.50

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS %) 28%

Monthly Operating Overhead ($) $1,200

Utilities, insurance, POS software baseline

Operating Velocity Required

Daily Customers Required

transactions per operating day

Monthly Net Revenue Needed

$22,460

Monthly Fixed Cost (Lease + Labor + Overhead)

$16,170

Stripping 7.50% sales tax and applying 18% payroll burden load.

North Attleborough NAICS Industry Saturation Benchmark

Empirical Bayes analysis across all 25 core small business categories

Industry / Trade	Active Units	Density / 10k	US Benchmark	Market Status
Coffee & Snack Shops	7	2.26	2.15	balanced
Full-Service Restaurants	21	6.79	6.8	balanced
Fast Food Restaurants	22	7.11	7.2	balanced
Bars & Drinking Places	6	1.94	1.85	balanced
Barber Shops	4	1.29	1.35	balanced
Beauty Salons & Hair Studios	11	3.55	3.4	balanced
Nail Salons	6	1.94	2.1	balanced
Fitness & Recreational Gyms	4	1.29	1.25	balanced
Pet Care & Grooming	3	0.97	0.95	balanced
Veterinary Services	3	0.97	1.05	balanced
General Automotive Repair	15	4.85	4.8	balanced
Car Washes & Detailing	2	0.65	0.65	balanced
Coin Laundromats	2	0.65	0.55	balanced
Dry Cleaning & Laundry	3	0.97	0.85	balanced
Offices of Dentists	12	3.88	3.9	balanced
Offices of Chiropractors	4	1.29	1.4	balanced
Physical Therapy Clinics	5	1.62	1.55	balanced
Child Day Care Services	7	2.26	2.25	balanced
Convenience Stores	6	1.94	1.95	balanced
Family Clothing Stores	5	1.62	1.65	balanced
Retail Bakeries	3	0.97	0.85	balanced
Florists & Floral Gift	2	0.65	0.5	saturated
Offices of Lawyers	15	4.85	4.9	balanced
Offices of CPAs	6	1.94	2.1	balanced
Real Estate Brokerages	12	3.88	3.8	balanced

Permits, Taxes & Municipal Friction

Statutory approvals required to open a commercial space in North Attleborough

Requirement	Status / Timeline	Agency / Fee
General Business License	Exempt / Not Required	No general city business license required. State of Massachusetts statutory filings apply.
Certificate of Occupancy	Mandatory Prior to Open	$185 standard municipal inspection fee
Commercial Building Permit	~30 Days Review	Development Services Department (DSD)
Combined Sales Tax Rate	7.50% Combined	6.00% State + 1.50% Local

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