Business Survivability in Hollywood, Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Hollywood is a Mixed Martial Arts Studio with a ~80% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Hollywood (~80% average survival rate, ~82% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #99 across all neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles
- Neighborhood average: ~75% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Reviewed and updated: April 24, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Hollywood a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Hollywood is a Mixed Martial Arts Studio with a ~80% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~82% chance; next is an Indonesian Restaurant with a ~80% chance, followed by a Kosher Restaurant with a ~80% chance.
Is Hollywood the right neighborhood for a new business?
Hollywood holds the #99 position in and around Los Angeles for new business survivability, averaging ~75% across all analyzed business types.
- StreetSpring data shows the best-fit business types at prime Hollywood addresses outperform the neighborhood average by as much as ~3%.
- However, those same business types at the weakest addresses in Hollywood can score considerably below average. Even the most in-demand concept in Hollywood will struggle if it opens at the wrong address.
- Commercial vacancy in Hollywood sits at 13.3%, a figure that factors into survivability scores for every business type in this neighborhood.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Pinpointing the best locations within Hollywood
The right address in Hollywood can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. StreetSpring's 2026 analysis identifies this area as the top location for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Hollywood:
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StreetSpring's 2026 model identifies this area as the highest-survivability location for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Hollywood. The most reliable survivability data for any specific location is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis, not aggregate neighborhood rankings. The model evaluates 100 factors — from primary and secondary competition to forecasted spend, mobility flows, and local market share potential.
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What kinds of businesses thrive in Hollywood?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Hollywood
- Mixed Martial Arts Studio — ~78%–~82% survivability range, with an average of ~80% across Hollywood.
- Opening an Indonesian Restaurant in Hollywood shows ~80% average survivability. Top locations reach ~82%; lower-end sites show ~78%.
- Kosher Restaurant (Ranked #3): ~80% average in Hollywood. Best-case storefronts: ~82%. Challenging locations: ~78%.
- Ukrainian Restaurant is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Hollywood: ~79% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~77%.
- Bangladeshi Restaurant — ~78%–~82% survivability range, with an average of ~79% across Hollywood.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Hollywood
- Opening a Chinese Restaurant in Hollywood shows ~79% average survivability. Top locations reach ~80%; lower-end sites show ~77%.
- Singaporean Restaurant (Ranked #7): ~79% average in Hollywood. Best-case storefronts: ~81%. Challenging locations: ~78%.
- Pet Store is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Hollywood: ~79% chance on average, best at ~81%, challenging at ~77%.
- Pet Grooming Shop — ~76%–~81% survivability range, with an average of ~79% across Hollywood.
- Opening a South American Restaurant in Hollywood shows ~79% average survivability. Top locations reach ~80%; lower-end sites show ~77%.
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What you could earn opening a business in Hollywood
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, following the survivability data rather than relying on intuition or foot traffic estimates in Hollywood could lead to you making ~3% more than if you selected an average location, and ~6% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- Site selection requires evaluating the specific combination of your business type and the exact address — neighborhood-level data is only the starting point.
- Every site-selection decision starts and ends with location — it outweighs concept, brand, and execution combined.
- The businesses that outperform their category averages most consistently are those that scored highest on survivability before opening.
- Every survivability score StreetSpring produces is specific to the exact address and business type — not averaged across a zip code or neighborhood.
What businesses should open next in Hollywood?
The top businesses to open next in Hollywood:
- Mixed Martial Arts Studios — ~80% average survival rate, up to ~82% at best locations
- Indonesian Restaurants — ~80% average survival rate
- Kosher Restaurants — ~80% average survival rate
The most reliable survivability data for any specific location is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis, not aggregate neighborhood rankings. Every prediction draws on a dataset of millions of business openings, closures, and lifecycle events across the U.S. A 13.3% vacancy rate in Hollywood reflects the current commercial environment; StreetSpring weights this directly in every survivability score for addresses in this neighborhood. Survivability scores are live, not static — StreetSpring updates them weekly. Visit the tool to see what's currently available in Hollywood and how each address is scoring right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Hollywood.
What type of business should you rent your Hollywood storefront to?
According to StreetSpring's 2026 data, the strongest tenant types for a storefront in Hollywood are Mixed Martial Arts Studios, Indonesian Restaurants, and Kosher Restaurants.
- Every site-selection decision starts and ends with location — it outweighs concept, brand, and execution combined.
- Every survivability score StreetSpring produces is specific to the exact address and business type — not averaged across a zip code or neighborhood. StreetSpring's free tool lets you check the survivability score for any business type at any address in Hollywood — a powerful filter when evaluating prospective tenants.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Los Angeles Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Hollywood storefront to a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?
The data shows a Mixed Martial Arts Studio is the safest long-term bet for a Hollywood storefront. Top locations reach ~82% survivability; the least favorable addresses in this neighborhood score around ~78%.
- Every survivability score StreetSpring produces is specific to the exact address and business type — not averaged across a zip code or neighborhood.
What should I consider when opening a business in Hollywood?
Before committing to any location in Hollywood, the highest-priority metric to check is the Survivability Score — it encodes every relevant location factor into a single, actionable number.
- The most important driver of a high Survivability Score is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects.
- StreetSpring's forecasting tools are purpose-built for commercial location decisions and are not available through any publicly accessible data source.
- StreetSpring offers free access to its survivability scores — see how your shortlisted Hollywood addresses rank right now.
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Our analysis covers businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans across 24 major US metros. Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The hidden costs of operating in this neighborhood
| Consideration | Common pitfall | What to verify before signing |
|---|---|---|
| Build-out budget | Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost. | Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing. |
| Permitted hours | Late-night or early-morning ops blocked by zoning, neighborhood association, or shared-wall restrictions. | Confirm the permitted hours-of-operation are in your lease AND in the local code. Pull recent variances or complaints from the zoning portal. |
| Foot traffic seasonality | Looking at a peak-summer Tuesday and assuming year-round volume. | Walk the block at 3 different times across 2 different weeks. Ask neighboring tenants for their slow-season % drop. |
Full dataset for Los Angeles: /resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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More Questions About This Location
More questions answered with neighborhood-specific data from our 2026 corpus.
What does the employment picture in Hollywood look like for new businesses?
Roughly 90% of Hollywood's working-age population is employed, against a Los Angeles metro median of 93%. Below-average employment can constrain discretionary spending — value-oriented and essential services tend to fare better.
Is Hollywood mostly renters or owners?
16% of Hollywood households own their home, against 43% across the Los Angeles metro. A higher renter share often means more population turnover; quick-service food, fitness, and convenience tend to do well in such environments.
What is the median age in Hollywood, and what does that mean for businesses?
ACS data puts Hollywood's median age at 38, compared to the Los Angeles metro median of 39. That's younger by 1 year — The demographic profile is close to the metro average, so business-type fit is driven by other factors like income and competition.