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
![SmartMarket Solutions]( "SmartMarket Solutions")
SmartMarket Solutions
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![ATAX]( "ATAX")
ATAX
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Five Star Painting]( "Five Star Painting")
Five Star Painting
![Mattress By Appointment]( "Mattress By Appointment")
Mattress By Appointment
![NTV360]( "NTV360")
NTV360
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
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.
![Amazon FBA Automation]( "Amazon FBA Automation")
Amazon FBA Automation
![Comfort Keepers]( "Comfort Keepers")
Comfort Keepers
![Molly Maid]( "Molly Maid")
Molly Maid
![Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery]( "Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery")
Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
![N-Hance Canada]( "N-Hance Canada")
N-Hance Canada
![Ace Handyman Services]( "Ace Handyman Services")
Ace Handyman Services
![United Water Restoration Group]( "United Water Restoration Group")
United Water Restoration Group
![Bath Tune-Up]( "Bath Tune-Up")
Bath Tune-Up
![NTV360]( "NTV360")
NTV360
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 84.8%
- Income Potential 55.8%
- Lifestyle Rewards 43.2%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 38%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 22.8%
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.
Cleaning
![Molly Maid]( "Molly Maid")
Molly Maid
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Comfort Keepers]( "Comfort Keepers")
Comfort Keepers
Home Services
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
Health & Fitness
![BODYBAR Pilates]( "BODYBAR Pilates")
BODYBAR Pilates
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Grocery Outlet]( "Grocery Outlet")
Grocery Outlet
![Amazon FBA Automation]( "Amazon FBA Automation")
Amazon FBA Automation
![CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ]( "CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ")
CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![K13 Sales Solutions]( "K13 Sales Solutions")
K13 Sales Solutions
![Franchise Next - Roger Wildermuth]( "Franchise Next - Roger Wildermuth")
Franchise Next - Roger Wildermuth
![SWTHZ]( "SWTHZ")
SWTHZ
![The Franchise Explorer]( "The Franchise Explorer")
The Franchise Explorer
![Coast Supply Co.]( "Coast Supply Co.")
Coast Supply Co.
![Rytech Water Damage & Mold Specialists]( "Rytech Water Damage & Mold Specialists")
Rytech Water Damage & Mold Specialists
