CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as accommodation and food services businesses with between 10 and 19 employees in California than in any other category.
The following table shows how many general merchandise stores with between 10 and 19 employees were in California during the period from 2012 to 2016.
General merchandise stores with between 10 and 19 employees in California (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
48,872
2013
50,058
2014
52,377
2015
53,022
2016
54,539