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.
AMZ Dynasty - Ecommerce Store
CRAVE Hot Dogs and Barbecue
AMZ Wholesale
Mobility Plus
Commercial Capital Training Group
SYNERGY HomeCare
Legacy Business Brokers
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Tutoring Works
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.
HomeWell Care Services
CMIT Solutions
810 Billiards & Bowling
AdvantaClean
Monster Tree Service
Celebree School
Bath Tune-Up
Mosquito Squad
Koala Insulation
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 85.8%
- Income Potential 61.7%
- Lifestyle Rewards 48.1%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 45.7%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 33.7%
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
Koala Insulation
Child-Related
Celebree School
810 Billiards & Bowling
Healthcare & Senior Care
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