Best location for a Subway in Los Angeles

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Restaurant in Los Angeles — key figures

    Average investment
    €120,000 - €400,000
    Commercial rent
    $4,000-20,000/month
    Local competition index
    58/100
    Break-even
    20-42 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Subway in Los Angeles

    1. 1

      Downtown LA

      High footfall

      Rent: $6,000-15,000

      70
    2. 2

      Highland Park

      Low competition

      Rent: $3,500-8,000

      70
    3. 3

      Venice

      High footfall

      Rent: $7,000-16,000

      70
    4. 4

      Beverly Hills

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: $15,000-40,000

      58
    5. 5

      Santa Monica

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: $8,000-20,000

      58
    6. 6

      Silver Lake

      Crowded market

      Rent: $5,000-12,000

      50

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Subway; the figures above are category estimates for Los Angeles, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Subway in Los Angeles: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Subway in Los Angeles?

    Downtown LA scores 70/100 for restaurant locations in Los Angeles, ahead of Highland Park (70/100) and Venice (70/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Los Angeles rank highest for a quick service restaurant?

    Downtown LA (70/100), Highland Park (70/100), Venice (70/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a quick service restaurant in Los Angeles?

    Total investment for a restaurant runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around $4,000-20,000/month. Subway franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a quick service restaurant in Los Angeles take to break even?

    Typically 20-42 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 18-35%.

    How competitive is Los Angeles for this category?

    The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Los Angeles should a Subway franchisee avoid?

    Silver Lake scores lowest at 50/100 for this category: crowded market.

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