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.
![Healthy YOU Vending]( "Healthy YOU Vending")
Healthy YOU Vending
![Invest in Real Estate]( "Invest in Real Estate")
Invest in Real Estate
![N-Compass TV]( "N-Compass TV")
N-Compass TV
![Mobility Plus Stores]( "Mobility Plus Stores")
Mobility Plus Stores
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![Caring Transitions]( "Caring Transitions")
Caring Transitions
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![Dickey's Barbecue Pit]( "Dickey's Barbecue Pit")
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
![Ledgers]( "Ledgers")
Ledgers
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.
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![Elite Window Cleaning]( "Elite Window Cleaning")
Elite Window Cleaning
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions]( "CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions")
CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions
![BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage]( "BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage")
BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage
![Healthy YOU Vending]( "Healthy YOU Vending")
Healthy YOU Vending
![MY SALON Suite]( "MY SALON Suite")
MY SALON Suite
![SealMaster - Pavement Products &' Equipment]( "SealMaster - Pavement Products &' Equipment")
SealMaster - Pavement Products &' Equipment
![Soccer Stars]( "Soccer Stars")
Soccer Stars
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 82.9%
- Income Potential 60.4%
- Lifestyle Rewards 48.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 44.1%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 36.4%
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.
Business Opportunities
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
Vending Machine
![Healthy YOU Vending]( "Healthy YOU Vending")
Healthy YOU Vending
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Boost Home Healthcare]( "Boost Home Healthcare")
Boost Home Healthcare
Business Services
![ActionCOACH Heartland]( "ActionCOACH Heartland")
ActionCOACH Heartland
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![N-Compass TV]( "N-Compass TV")
N-Compass TV
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ]( "CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ")
CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ
![Invest in Real Estate]( "Invest in Real Estate")
Invest in Real Estate
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![Prime Senior Placement]( "Prime Senior Placement")
Prime Senior Placement
![Honest Art]( "Honest Art")
Honest Art
![Tip Top K9 Dog Training]( "Tip Top K9 Dog Training")
Tip Top K9 Dog Training
![Fladerei Master Franchise available with no initial master franchise fees]( "Fladerei Master Franchise available with no initial master franchise fees")
Fladerei Master Franchise available with no initial master franchise fees
![Pure Fitness]( "Pure Fitness")
Pure Fitness
