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Axiom Locus vs SiteZeus

SiteZeus predicts revenue for QSR chains. Axiom Locus provides comprehensive location intelligence for the broader CRE market — investors, brokers, and operators who need more than franchise revenue forecasting.

Try It FreeView Methodology
8
Signal Groups
vs revenue forecasting only
0
Data Upload Required
vs requiring your store data
$49
Per Month
vs custom enterprise quotes
Feature-by-Feature

Side-by-side comparison

Capability
Axiom Locus
SiteZeus
Primary Use Case
CRE investment analysis, site selection, broker tools
QSR & franchise revenue forecasting
Target User
CRE investors, brokers, retail/restaurant operators
Multi-unit franchise expansion teams
Data Sources
85 authoritative public sources
5–7 third-party data providers
Scoring Method
8 signal groups, transparent weighted composite
ML random forest revenue prediction
Transparency
Every sub-score traces to a named source
ML model with AI-generated explanations (Zeus.ai)
Pricing
Free tier · Analyst $49/mo · Pro $199/mo · Team $599/mo
Custom enterprise quotes only
Self-Serve
Sign up and score locations immediately
Requires proof-of-concept engagement with sales
Environmental Risk
FEMA flood zones, EPA EJScreen, 18 hazard types
Not included
Economic Indicators
BLS employment, BEA GDP, FDIC deposits, SBA lending
Limited economic context
Safety Signals
Crime data, 311 complaints, air quality
Not included
Your Own Data
Platform-provided data (no upload required)
Requires uploading your store-level data for model training
Coverage
22 US metros, any address
Nationwide (with brand data requirement)
Revenue prediction for a Chick-fil-A and location intelligence for a CRE acquisition are fundamentally different problems. One tool shouldn't pretend to solve both.
Different Tools for Different Jobs

Know which problem you're solving

SiteZeus is built for QSR chains

SiteZeus excels at predicting revenue for the next Chick-fil-A or Jack in the Box. It requires uploading your own store-level sales data to train its ML models. If you're a franchise with 50+ locations doing rapid expansion, SiteZeus may be the right fit.

Axiom Locus is built for CRE

Axiom Locus serves the broader CRE ecosystem: investors evaluating acquisitions, brokers pitching sites, developers assessing risk, and operators expanding into new metros. No data upload needed — our 85 sources provide the intelligence.

Beyond revenue prediction

Will this location flood? Is the neighborhood gaining or losing population? What's the environmental risk profile? How strong is the local labor market? These questions matter for a 10-year CRE hold. SiteZeus doesn't answer them. Axiom Locus does.

Transparent, not opaque

SiteZeus uses ML models that produce a number. Zeus.ai generates a plain-language explanation of why. Axiom Locus takes a different approach: every sub-score traces to a named source. You don't need an AI to explain the score — the sources speak for themselves.

Score Any Location in Minutes

No data upload. No sales call.

85 sources, 8 signal groups, 22 metros. Free to start.