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, LLC]( "American Business Systems, LLC")
American Business Systems, LLC
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![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
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![PuroClean]( "PuroClean")
PuroClean
![Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU]( "Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU")
Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU
![Broadway Joe's SportsPicks & Predictions]( "Broadway Joe's SportsPicks & Predictions")
Broadway Joe's SportsPicks & Predictions
![The Franchise Explorer]( "The Franchise Explorer")
The Franchise Explorer
![Spherion Staffing & Recruiting]( "Spherion Staffing & Recruiting")
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
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 UPS Store]( "The UPS Store")
The UPS Store
![Two Maids]( "Two Maids")
Two Maids
![Rush Bowls]( "Rush Bowls")
Rush Bowls
![Complete Wedding + Events]( "Complete Wedding + Events")
Complete Wedding + Events
![The Learning Experience]( "The Learning Experience")
The Learning Experience
![Franchise Reseller Specialists]( "Franchise Reseller Specialists")
Franchise Reseller Specialists
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
![ActionCOACH Heartland]( "ActionCOACH Heartland")
ActionCOACH Heartland
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
![Poolwerx]( "Poolwerx")
Poolwerx
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 80.6%
- Income Potential 63.5%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 46.5%
- Lifestyle Rewards 38.2%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 25.3%
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.
Staffing and Personnel
![The UPS Store]( "The UPS Store")
The UPS Store
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
Home Services
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
Food & Restaurant
![Rush Bowls]( "Rush Bowls")
Rush Bowls
