What kinds of businesses are most interesting to buyers now?
Using data from millions of business buyers, we use the tools of data science to spot trends in the growth of small businesses that might spark your interest.
Most Active Franchises
These franchises have received the most inquiries among thousands of prospective buyers in the last month.
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![NTV360]( "NTV360")
NTV360
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![Ace Handyman Services]( "Ace Handyman Services")
Ace Handyman Services
![Blue Coast Savings Consultants]( "Blue Coast Savings Consultants")
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
![Pet Wants]( "Pet Wants")
Pet Wants
![Overtime Athletics]( "Overtime Athletics")
Overtime Athletics
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
Biggest Gainers in Franchise Interest
These concepts have shown the most growth in inquiries in the last 90 days compared to the same period last year.
![The Learning Experience]( "The Learning Experience")
The Learning Experience
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
![House Doctors Handyman Service]( "House Doctors Handyman Service")
House Doctors Handyman Service
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![Lawn Pride]( "Lawn Pride")
Lawn Pride
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
![Next Day Access]( "Next Day Access")
Next Day Access
![Padgett Business Services Canada]( "Padgett Business Services Canada")
Padgett Business Services Canada
![College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving]( "College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving")
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 83.8%
- Income Potential 62.4%
- Lifestyle Rewards 43.9%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 43.9%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 34.1%
Business Buyer Motivations
What are YOUR motivations for wanting to own your own business?
Share Your VoteIs this a good time to start or buy a business?
In a monthly survey, 66.4% of prospects for business or franchise ownership in June either agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "now is a good time to start a business."
Small Business Startup Sentiment IndexTM (SSI) Shows Increasing Confidence
Which of these factors will have the biggest impact in the next six months on your decision to start a business?
| January | February | |
|---|---|---|
| Funding or access to credit | 68.5% | 66.7% |
| Economic climate | 31.5% | 24.1% |
| Other (misc.) | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| Regulatory changes | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Stock market | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Political changes | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| Tax law changes | 12.4% | 5.7% |
Funding remains the biggest barrier to startup.
Most Active Franchise Categories
These categories of businesses have received the most inquiries in the last 90 days compared to the same period one year ago.
Biggest Franchise Category Gainers
These categories of businesses have received the greatest increase in inquiries in the recent 30 days compared to the same period last year.
Home Services
![House Doctors Handyman Service]( "House Doctors Handyman Service")
House Doctors Handyman Service
Cleaning
![College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving]( "College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving")
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Automotive
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Next Day Access]( "Next Day Access")
Next Day Access
