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.
Allstate Insurance
Solar Grids
Tread Connection
Your CBD Store
Minuteman Press International
Mobility Plus
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Ace Hardware
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.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Made in the Shade Blinds &' More
FASTSIGNS
Fit Body Boot Camp
Burrito Shak
UCMAS
Sam The Concrete Man
Mobility Plus
NextGen Great Sealcoating
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.6%
- Income Potential 71.7%
- Lifestyle Rewards 56.4%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 50.3%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 37.6%
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.
Home Services
1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Food & Restaurant
Burrito Shak
Personal Care
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Staffing and Personnel
Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
Sam The Concrete Man
STAR SEAL - Asphalt Sealcoating & Pavement Preservation
Shady Paws Pet Parking
Caring Senior Service
Fleet Services International
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Tutor Doctor
Gotcha Covered
Junk King