Why Some LA Biz Owners Want to Leave Because of the Riots, but Can’t
18th June 2025
As unrest once again disrupts parts of Los Angeles, many small business owners are asking a painful question: should we leave California?
For some, the answer is yes. But for a growing number, the real problem is they can’t.
According to a February 2024 survey of 80,000 small business owners by PublicSquare and RedBalloon, only 13% of California small businesses say they’re happy with their current location — nearly 40% lower than the national average. Nationally, almost half (47.7%) of business owners report being satisfied and having no plans to relocate.