Business Survivability in Wilshire Square, Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Wilshire Square is an Asian Fusion Restaurant with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: an Asian Fusion Restaurant in Wilshire Square (~82% average survival rate, ~85% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #140 across all neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles
- Neighborhood average: ~74% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: May 14, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Wilshire Square 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 Wilshire Square is an Asian Fusion Restaurant with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~85% chance; next is a Watch Store or Repair Shop with a ~82% chance, followed by a Bangladeshi Restaurant with a ~81% chance.
Is Wilshire Square the right neighborhood for a new business?
Wilshire Square is the #140 most survivable neighborhood for new businesses in and around Los Angeles, with an average score of ~74% across all analyzed categories.
- The survivability gap between the best and average addresses in Wilshire Square reaches ~3% for the strongest-performing business categories.
- Still, those same business types at weaker addresses in Wilshire Square can score well below the neighborhood mean. Even the most viable concept here requires the right address to reach its potential.
- At 97.2% employed, Wilshire Square's consumer base has the spending capacity that makes the neighborhood viable for a wide range of business types — though location selection within the neighborhood still determines actual survivability.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Pinpointing the best locations within Wilshire Square
The right address in Wilshire Square can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. StreetSpring's 2026 model ranks this area #1 in Wilshire Square for an Asian Fusion Restaurant:
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This map shows the optimal location for an Asian Fusion Restaurant in Wilshire Square based on StreetSpring's 2026 survivability analysis. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. The prediction model incorporates 100 location-specific factors, including competitive density, forecasted consumer spending, mobility patterns, and Revenue Capture Score.
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What kinds of businesses thrive in Wilshire Square?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Wilshire Square
- Asian Fusion Restaurant (Ranked #1): ~82% average in Wilshire Square. Best-case storefronts: ~85%. Challenging locations: ~81%.
- Watch Store or Repair Shop is ranked #2 for top businesses to open in Wilshire Square: ~82% chance on average, best at ~84%, challenging at ~79%.
- Bangladeshi Restaurant — ~79%–~83% survivability range, with an average of ~81% across Wilshire Square.
- Opening a Salad Shop in Wilshire Square shows ~81% average survivability. Top locations reach ~82%; lower-end sites show ~79%.
- Pet Grooming Shop (Ranked #5): ~81% average in Wilshire Square. Best-case storefronts: ~82%. Challenging locations: ~78%.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Wilshire Square
- Italian Restaurant is ranked #6 for top businesses to open in Wilshire Square: ~81% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~79%.
- German Restaurant — ~79%–~82% survivability range, with an average of ~81% across Wilshire Square.
- Opening a French Restaurant in Wilshire Square shows ~80% average survivability. Top locations reach ~82%; lower-end sites show ~79%.
- Singaporean Restaurant (Ranked #9): ~80% average in Wilshire Square. Best-case storefronts: ~83%. Challenging locations: ~79%.
- Ukrainian Restaurant is ranked #10 for top businesses to open in Wilshire Square: ~80% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~78%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Asian Fusion Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
- Bangladeshi Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Wilshire Square make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, identifying the optimal address for your business type in Wilshire Square could lead to you making ~3% more than if you selected an average location, and ~5% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- Different business models thrive in different micro-locations.
- A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
- StreetSpring's analysis shows that businesses in top-scoring locations generate meaningfully more revenue and stay open longer than those in average locations.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront.
The biggest opportunity gaps in Wilshire Square
The top businesses to open next in Wilshire Square:
- Asian Fusion Restaurants — ~82% average survival rate, up to ~85% at best locations
- Watch & Repair Shops — ~82% average survival rate
- Bangladeshi Restaurants — ~81% average survival rate
These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. StreetSpring has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major U.S. metros. The survivability rankings for Wilshire Square are grounded in real economic conditions: 97.2% employment and 1.0% vacancy are among the key inputs that separate high-scoring locations from low-scoring ones here. Survivability scores are live, not static — StreetSpring updates them weekly. Visit the tool to see what's currently available in Wilshire Square 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 Wilshire Square.
What type of business should you rent your Wilshire Square storefront to?
For landlords in Wilshire Square, StreetSpring's 2026 analysis identifies Asian Fusion Restaurants, Watch & Repair Shops, and Bangladeshi Restaurants as the business types most likely to produce stable, long-term tenancy.
- A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront. Run your specific address through StreetSpring to see which tenant categories give you the best odds of stable, long-term occupancy.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Los Angeles Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Wilshire Square storefront to an Asian Fusion Restaurant?
StreetSpring's data confirms an Asian Fusion Restaurant as the highest-survivability tenant type for Wilshire Square. The best addresses show a ~85% chance of lasting more than 2 years; less optimal addresses score around ~81%.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront.
What should I consider when opening a business in Wilshire Square?
Before committing to any location in Wilshire Square, the highest-priority metric to check is the Survivability Score — it encodes every relevant location factor into a single, actionable number.
- The Revenue Capture Score at a specific address explains more about likely business success than any other available metric.
- StreetSpring's forecasting tools are purpose-built for commercial location decisions and are not available through any publicly accessible data source.
- You can access the most up-to-date forecasts with StreetSpring for free.
See the best place for your business at StreetSpring.
StreetSpring's models are built from millions of real business outcomes, making predictions grounded in what actually happened. Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Lease structure questions to ask first
| Factor | Where new owners get tripped up | Questions to ask before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| Lease term | Locking into 7-10 years without break clauses, then needing to relocate after year 2. | Negotiate a relocation or termination clause. Confirm assignment + sublease rights are in writing. |
| Workforce availability | Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages. | Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing. |
| Permits & licensing | Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront. | Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline. |
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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Local Context FAQ
Additional questions with answers drawn directly from local data sources.
Does Wilshire Square's income profile support new business openings?
Wilshire Square's median household income ($103K) is below the Los Angeles metro median ($113K) by approximately $10K. Income is close to the metro median, so business-type fit depends more on local demographics and competition.
Does Wilshire Square's education level matter for picking a business type?
15% of Wilshire Square adults have at least a bachelor's degree — below the Los Angeles metro median of 39%. Lower education attainment shifts demand toward value retail, services, and everyday needs.
Is Wilshire Square more single-occupant or family-household?
Average household size in Wilshire Square is 4.1, versus 2.7 across the Los Angeles metro. Larger households suggest more families — favorable for family dining, kid-oriented retail, and household services.