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
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![Pizza Inn]( "Pizza Inn")
Pizza Inn
![PuroClean]( "PuroClean")
PuroClean
![Expedia Cruises]( "Expedia Cruises")
Expedia Cruises
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU]( "Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU")
Minuteman Press - We Design, Print & Promote...YOU
![TruBlue Home Service Ally]( "TruBlue Home Service Ally")
TruBlue Home Service Ally
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
![Rush Bowls]( "Rush Bowls")
Rush Bowls
![Club Z Tutoring]( "Club Z Tutoring")
Club Z Tutoring
![Complete Wedding + Events]( "Complete Wedding + Events")
Complete Wedding + Events
![Two Maids]( "Two Maids")
Two Maids
![Franchise Reseller Specialists]( "Franchise Reseller Specialists")
Franchise Reseller Specialists
![Wings Etc]( "Wings Etc")
Wings Etc
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
![PuroClean]( "PuroClean")
PuroClean
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 79.9%
- Income Potential 64.8%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 41.5%
- Lifestyle Rewards 39.6%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 32.1%
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.
Staffing and Personnel
![The UPS Store]( "The UPS Store")
The UPS Store
Cleaning
![PuroClean]( "PuroClean")
PuroClean
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
Child-Related
![Club Z Tutoring]( "Club Z Tutoring")
Club Z Tutoring
