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.
![American Business Systems]( "American Business Systems")
American Business Systems
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![Real Property Management]( "Real Property Management")
Real Property Management
![Lawn Pride]( "Lawn Pride")
Lawn Pride
![NTV360]( "NTV360")
NTV360
![The Grounds Guys]( "The Grounds Guys")
The Grounds Guys
![Aire Serv]( "Aire Serv")
Aire Serv
![Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU]( "Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU")
Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU
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.
![Wings Etc]( "Wings Etc")
Wings Etc
![One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning]( "One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning")
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
![Richard's Painting]( "Richard's Painting")
Richard's Painting
![Mister Sparky Electric]( "Mister Sparky Electric")
Mister Sparky Electric
![The Cleaning Authority]( "The Cleaning Authority")
The Cleaning Authority
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
![Lawn Pride]( "Lawn Pride")
Lawn Pride
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
![DRYmedic Restoration Services]( "DRYmedic Restoration Services")
DRYmedic Restoration Services
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.6%
- Income Potential 63.2%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 46.6%
- Lifestyle Rewards 43.6%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 23.9%
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.
Food & Restaurant
![Wings Etc]( "Wings Etc")
Wings Etc
Home Services
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
Automotive
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
Business Services
![Real Property Management]( "Real Property Management")
Real Property Management
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Proper Ecom E-Commerce M&A & Brand Growth Partners]( "Proper Ecom E-Commerce M&A & Brand Growth Partners")
Proper Ecom E-Commerce M&A & Brand Growth Partners
![ecomaids]( "ecomaids")
ecomaids
![Sparkle Squad]( "Sparkle Squad")
Sparkle Squad
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![HomeCare Advocacy Network]( "HomeCare Advocacy Network")
HomeCare Advocacy Network
![House Doctors Handyman Service]( "House Doctors Handyman Service")
House Doctors Handyman Service
![Ultimate Longevity Center]( "Ultimate Longevity Center")
Ultimate Longevity Center
![The Maids Home Service]( "The Maids Home Service")
The Maids Home Service
![Bath Tune-Up]( "Bath Tune-Up")
Bath Tune-Up
![HotBox Pizza]( "HotBox Pizza")
HotBox Pizza
