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.
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![Allstate Insurance]( "Allstate Insurance")
Allstate Insurance
![Solar Grids]( "Solar Grids")
Solar Grids
![Tread Connection]( "Tread Connection")
Tread Connection
![Your CBD Store]( "Your CBD Store")
Your CBD Store
![Minuteman Press International]( "Minuteman Press International")
Minuteman Press International
![Mobility Plus]( "Mobility Plus")
Mobility Plus
![Blue Coast Savings Consultants]( "Blue Coast Savings Consultants")
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
![Ace Hardware]( "Ace Hardware")
Ace Hardware
![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.
![1-800 WATER DAMAGE]( "1-800 WATER DAMAGE")
1-800 WATER DAMAGE
![Sharkey's Cuts for Kids]( "Sharkey's Cuts for Kids")
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
![Made in the Shade Blinds &' More]( "Made in the Shade Blinds &' More")
Made in the Shade Blinds &' More
![FASTSIGNS]( "FASTSIGNS")
FASTSIGNS
![Fit Body Boot Camp]( "Fit Body Boot Camp")
Fit Body Boot Camp
![Burrito Shak]( "Burrito Shak")
Burrito Shak
![UCMAS]( "UCMAS")
UCMAS
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![Mobility Plus]( "Mobility Plus")
Mobility Plus
![NextGen Great Sealcoating]( "NextGen Great Sealcoating")
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]( "1-800 WATER DAMAGE")
1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Food & Restaurant
![Burrito Shak]( "Burrito Shak")
Burrito Shak
Personal Care
![Sharkey's Cuts for Kids]( "Sharkey's Cuts for Kids")
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Staffing and Personnel
![Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting]( "Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting")
Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Wayback Burgers Canada]( "Wayback Burgers Canada")
Wayback Burgers Canada
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![STAR SEAL - Asphalt Sealcoating & Pavement Preservation]( "STAR SEAL - Asphalt Sealcoating & Pavement Preservation")
STAR SEAL - Asphalt Sealcoating & Pavement Preservation
![Shady Paws Pet Parking]( "Shady Paws Pet Parking")
Shady Paws Pet Parking
![Caring Senior Service]( "Caring Senior Service")
Caring Senior Service
![Fleet Services International]( "Fleet Services International")
Fleet Services International
![Kumon Math & Reading Centers]( "Kumon Math & Reading Centers")
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
![Tutor Doctor]( "Tutor Doctor")
Tutor Doctor
![Gotcha Covered]( "Gotcha Covered")
Gotcha Covered
![Junk King]( "Junk King")
Junk King
