Art Supply Stores

Ben Franklin – a classic variety shop

Hobby Lobby – a traditional arts and crafts supply store

Joann – affordable crafting supplies for DIY projects

Michaels – high quality art materials and crafting supplies

Asian Restaurants

Panda Express – Chinese restaurant that prepares food fast

Pick Up Stix – fast-casual Chinese and Thai restaurant

WaBa Grill – fast-casual Asian fusion restaurant

Auto Parts Stores

Advance Auto Parts – a popular auto parts shop

AutoZone – auto parts shop with many locations

NAPA Auto Parts – association of independent auto shops

O’Reilly Auto Parts – auto parts for DIY customers and pros

Auto Service Shops

America’s Tire – the California branch of a leading tire shop

Big Brand Tire – a shop that sells brand-name tires

Brake Masters – a specialized repair shop for brake services

Carstar – a repair shop for cars that have been in accidents

Firestone – a service shop that sells high quality tires

Jiffy Lube – a rapid oil change shop

Meineke – a service shop that provides vehicle inspections

Midas – an auto shop that provides a variety of services

Pep Boys – another auto shop that provides several services

Bakeries

Crumbl Cookies – a bakery that sells large cookies

Dunkin’ – restaurant that serves donuts and coffee

Insomnia Cookies – a cookie bakery that’s open late

Le Pain Quotidien – upscale cafe that serves soup and salad

Noah’s Bagels – a cafe that serves many bagels and spreads

Nothing Bundt Cakes – a specialized bundt cake bakery

Panera Bread – a bakery, coffee shop, and fast-casual cafe

Yum Yum Donuts – an LA donut shop that’s open 24 hours

Burger Restaurants

Burger King – it’s also known for its king mascot

Carl’s Jr – it serves charbroiled burgers

Dairy Queen – ice cream shop that also has blended orange juice drinks

Dave and Buster’s – a video game arcade that also serves burgers

Five Guys – serves large burgers with premium ingredients

Fosters Freeze – it serves ice cream, burgers, and corn burritos

In-N-Out – it’s focused on ingredient quality instead of menu size

Islands Restaurant – an upscale casual-dining burger restaurant

Jack in the Box – it also serves several Mexican and Asian entrees

McDonald’s – the biggest burger chain in the world

Original Tommy’s – an LA restaurant with chili burgers and chili dogs

The Habit – it serves chargrilled burgers and premium sandwiches

Wendy’s – it makes burgers with square patties

Clinics

LaserAway – it uses lasers to remove tattoos and body hair

Coffee and Tea Shops

Caffe Luxxe- an upscale West LA coffee shop that bans wifi

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf – sells coffee, tea, and blended drinks

Dutch Bros – lots of flavored syrups for specialty and custom drinks

Peet’s Coffee – a cafe that also sells bags of coffee beans

Philz Coffee – a premium coffee shop from the Bay Area

Starbucks – the leading coffee shop and cafe

Convenience Stores and Gas Stations

76 – gas stations and convenience stores with quality fuel

7-Eleven – it has lots of 24-hour convenience stores

ampm – this convenience store is also always open

Chevron – some say it has the best fuel

Circle K – it’s also best known as a convenience store

Mobil – another service station that sells premium fuel

Shell – this station also sells high quality fuel

Valero – another popular service station with premium fuel

Cosmetics Stores

Bluemercury – an upscale cosmetics store and spa

Sally Beauty Supply – it sells cosmetics to independent salons

Sephora – it also has pop-up stores inside department stores

Ulta Beauty – a discount beauty shop that operates large stores

Department Stores

Burlington – it was originally a discount coat store

David’s Bridal – it sells affordable wedding dresses

dd’s DISCOUNTS – an outlet store for a discount store

Jenni Kayne – premium clothing in natural colors

Kohl’s – a traditional department store with affordable prices

Macy’s – the leading department store and a cultural icon

Marshalls – a popular off-price department store

Old Navy – a discount store that sells lots of blue jeans

Ross – a discount store known for the treasure hunt

Talbots – a clothing store that’s popular with moms

Tillys – it sells clothing for surfers and skaters

T.J. Maxx – an off-price store with fashionable clothing

World Market – it sells imported decorations and food

Delivery Services

FedEx – its stores can serve as temporary offices on the road

UPS – you can also buy office supplies and packaging materials there

US Post Office – the government agency that delivers the mail

Dessert Shops

Baskin-Robbins – it serves 31 flavors of premium ice cream

Cold Stone Creamery – it makes blends of ice cream and toppings

Menchie’s – a popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop

Rocket Fizz – it sells specialty colas and soda drinks

See’s Candies – hard shell chocolate candies with fillings

Yogurtland – another frozen yogurt shop that’s self-serve

Diners

Applebees – it’s known for its dollar margaritas

Black Bear Diner – a newer diner that has replaced older chains

Denny’s – the casual-dining restaurant that’s always open

IHOP – a diner that’s best known for its pancakes

Discount Stores

99 Cents Only Stores – a variety store that sells lots of groceries

Big Lots – an off-price warehouse store that sells many products

Dollar Tree – a variety store that sells many things including holiday decorations

Family Dollar – a variety store, not a traditional dollar store

Five Below – a variety store with a higher price point than dollar stores

HomeGoods – an off-price store that sells household goods and appliances

Party City – a discount party supply store that also sells holiday decorations

Spirit Halloween – a Halloween store that only has pop-up stores

Walmart – a warehouse store that sells every product you need

Drug Stores

CVS – a drugstore that also provides healthcare services

Rite Aid – this drugstore also has soft-serve ice cream shops

The Medicine Shoppe – an association of independent pharmacies

Walgreens – this drugstore has pharmacies with 24-hour drive-thrus

Electronics Stores

Best Buy – this store sells lots of electronic devices and appliances

GameStop – you can sell used video games or buy them here

Video & Audio Center – this LA store sells high-end electronics

Eyeglass Stores

America’s Best – this is a discount eyeglasses store that has great deals

LensCrafters – this eyeglasses store sells the highest quality glasses

Fried Chicken Restaurants

Angry Chickz – this restaurant serves Nashville hot chicken

Chick-fil-A – it serves many types of chicken sandwiches

Dave’s Hot Chicken – this is the leading hot chicken restaurant

KFC – sells buckets of chicken seasoned with a secret spice blend

Popeyes – it serves fried seafood as well as fried chicken

Raising Cane’s – if you like chicken fingers you’ll like this one

Wingstop – this restaurant serves chicken wings with several sauces

Furniture Stores

Ethan Allen – this furniture store sells durable, long-lasting furniture

Gift Shops

Hallmark – a gift shop that sells greeting cards and Christmas ornaments

Grocery Stores

Albertsons – a traditional grocery store with amenities like in-store cafes

Aldi – a deep discount supermarket that sells private-label products

Bristol Farms – an upscale grocery store with high-quality produce

Erewhon – it’s trendy and expensive and known for its smoothies

Food 4 Less – a warehouse-style discount supermarket that also sells gas

Foods Co – a discount store with locations in Central and Northern California

Gelson’s – an upscale supermarket with pop-up gourmet fast-casual pizzerias

Grocery Outlet – a discount grocery store that uses the outlet store model

Lassens – a health-food store that sells lots of vegan and vegetarian food

Mitsuwa – a Japanese grocery store that sells lots of fresh sushi

Pavilions – an upgraded version of a traditional grocery store

Ralphs – a traditional supermarket that stocks lots of health food

Smart & Final – a warehouse-style supermarket that sells bulk groceries

Sprouts – a health-food store known for its affordable deli sandwiches

Stater Bros – this traditional supermarket sells quality meat for low prices

Superior Grocers – this regional supermarket is popular in LA

Trader Joe’s – this discount health food store sells private-label snacks

Vallarta Supermarkets – this Mexican grocery store has pop-up restaurants

Vons – this grocery store also provides additional amenities such as cafes

Whole Foods – this health-food store sells natural and organic products

WinCo – this warehouse-style discount supermarket has very low prices

Hardware and Home Improvement Stores

Ace Hardware – an association of privately owned hardware stores

Batteries Plus Bulbs – a specialty store that sells batteries and other items

Do-it Center – another hardware store association

Harbor Freight – a hardware store that sells lots of private-label tools

Home Depot – it sells large appliances and construction supplies

Lamps Plus – a specialty store that sells lamps and home decorations

Lowe’s – a hardware store that sells lots of plants and garden tools

Sherwin-Williams – a paint manufacturer that also has paint stores

West Marine – a store that sells boat parts and marine electronics

Hot Dog Restaurants

Wienerschnitzel – it serves many types of hot dogs including vegetarian ones

Italian Restaurants

Buca Di Beppo – a restaurant that provides an entertaining dining experience

Maria’s Italian Kitchen – an upscale restaurant that’s a media favorite

Olive Garden – a restaurant that’s known for unlimited breadsticks

Presto Pasta – a fast-casual restaurant that serves pasta dishes

Mattress Stores

Mattress Firm – it sells specialty mattresses as well as adjustable recliners

Sit ‘n Sleep – this mattress store has a price-matching policy

Mediterranean Restaurants

Luna Grill – a restaurant that serves entrees like kabobs and falafel

Zankou Chicken – a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in chicken

Mexican Restaurants

Baja Fresh – this restaurant pioneered many fast-casual concepts

Cafe Rio – this Tex-Mex restaurant serves specialties like flan

Chili’s – this is an affordable Tex-Mex casual-dining restaurant

Chipotle – this fast-casual restaurant has a health food focus

Del Taco – it has low prices and serves french fries and tacos

El Pollo Loco – this restaurant specializes in grilled chicken

El Torito – a casual-dining restaurant and family gathering spot

Rubio’s – it serves fish tacos as well as shrimp and lobster tacos

Taco Bell – this restaurant has specialties like Mexican pizza

Sharky’s – this fast-casual restaurant has lots of vegetarian entrees

Office Supply Stores

Office Depot – an office supply store that also sells furniture

Staples – this office supply store sells point-of-sale terminals

Pet Supply Shops

Petco – a pet store that also has pop-up veterinary clinics

Pet Food Express – this store only stocks high quality pet food

PetSmart – this store sells pets and also provides grooming services

Pet Supplies Plus – another popular pet store that sells food and supplies

Pizzerias

Ameci – a popular pizza and pasta restaurant in LA

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – this pizzeria has a broad menu

Blaze Pizza – a fast-casual pizzeria that’s popular with vegans

California Pizza Kitchen – it has several unique specialty pizzas

Chuck E. Cheese – this is also an entertainment venue for kids

D’Amore’s Pizza – an award-winning pizzeria in West LA

Domino’s – a high-tech pizzeria with low prices

Little Caesars – the most affordable pizzeria

Marco’s Pizza – this pizzeria uses high quality ingredients

MOD Pizza – a fast-casual pizzeria with many customization options

Papa Johns – another leading national pizza restaurant

Pieology – a trendy fast-casual pizzeria with fixed-price deals

Pizza Hut – this restaurant has nostalgic appeal for many customers

PizzaMan Dan’s – a regional pizzeria that has roast cashews

Round Table Pizza – some of its restaurants have video game arcades

Rusty’s Pizza Parlor – a regional pizzeria that’s popular in Santa Barbara

Toppers Pizza Place – in my area it’s known for its honey pizzas

Salons

Fantastic Sams – its salons also sell private-label beauty products

Great Clips – it provides low-cost haircuts and beauty services

Sugaring NYC – this salon uses sugar to remove unwanted hair

Supercuts – another popular discount salon

Sandwich Shops

Arby’s – it serves roast beef sandwiches with curly fries and horsey sauce

Firehouse Subs – a fire department-themed sub shop with several hot sauces

Jersey Mike’s – it’s known for its Philly cheesesteak sub and its sub in a tub

Jimmy John’s – this sub sandwich shop provides rapid deliveries

Mendocino Farms – an upscale sandwich shop that caters corporate events

The Hat – it’s known for making sandwiches with thinly sliced pastrami

Subway – this sub sandwich shop makes it easy to customize your meal

Urbane Cafe – a bakery and cafe that’s known for its focaccia bread

Seafood Restaurants

California Fish Grill – a popular fast-casual seafood restaurant in Southern California

Lure Fish House – a regional seafood restaurant with several Mexican specialties

Shoe Stores

Boot Barn – it sells cowboy boots and cowboy hats

Famous Footwear – a specialized shoe store that sells a wide variety of shoes

Skechers – this store is known for selling comfortable shoes

Smoothie Shops

Backyard Bowls – it sells acai bowls as well as other fruit bowls

Blenders in the Grass – a regionally popular smoothie shop and juice bar

Jamba – a national smoothie shop with many locations

Juice It Up! – another shop that makes several types of smoothies

Robeks Juice – this smoothie shop also sells some baked goods

Sports Equipment Stores

Big 5 Sporting Goods – A discount sporting goods store known for its newspaper flyers

Steakhouses

Black Angus – a steakhouse that serves steak from Black Angus cattle

StoneFire Grill – it serves steak as well as tacos and pizza

TGI Friday’s – this restaurant serves steak as well as mixed drinks

Thrift Shops

Buffalo Exchange – a vintage shop that sells fashionable retro clothing

Goodwill – a traditional thrift shop where you can donate clothing

Vegetarian Restaurants

Amy’s Drive Thru – a drive-thru restaurant that serves American-style vegetarian food

Grabbagreen – a restaurant that serves many dishes with fresh green vegetables

Vitamin Stores

GNC – a popular supplement maker that sells lots of its own branded supplements

Nutrishop – a supplement shop with affordable prices that offers price matching

The Vitamin Shoppe – another leading vitamin and supplement shop