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.

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

  • NTV360

    NTV360

  • Automated Investments

    Automated Investments

  • Minuteman Press International

    Minuteman Press International

  • Real Property Management

    Real Property Management

  • The Franchise Explorer

    The Franchise Explorer

  • Glass Doctor

    Glass Doctor

  • CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

    CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

  • Blue Coast Savings Consultants

    Blue Coast Savings Consultants

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.

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • Pinch A Penny

    Pinch A Penny

  • ActionCOACH Heartland

    ActionCOACH Heartland

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

  • NTV360

    NTV360

  • Bath Tune-Up

    Bath Tune-Up

  • Poolwerx

    Poolwerx

  • Automated Investments

    Automated Investments

  • The Franchise Explorer

    The Franchise Explorer

  • Buildingstars - NJ

    Buildingstars - NJ

What are the top reasons for owning your own business?

  1. Be My Own Boss 71.4%
  2. Income Potential 51.2%
  3. Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 44.2%
  4. Lifestyle Rewards 38.5%
  5. Side Business to Supplement Income 35.4%

Business Buyer Motivations

What are YOUR motivations for wanting to own your own business?

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Is 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."

Is this a good time to start or buy 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.

  • Home Services 11.49%
  • Home-Based 7.07%
  • Business Services 6.62%
  • Low Cost 6.55%
  • Business Opportunities 6.21%
  • Woman's 5.96%
  • Mobile 5.86%
  • Veteran's 5.52%
  • Retail 4.45%
  • Computer and Internet 3.89%

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.

Recently Added Franchise Listings

These franchises have become active only recently in our network.

  • Wild Bill's Soda

    Wild Bill's Soda

  • Oak Wells Aquatics

    Oak Wells Aquatics

  • Fluffy Pet Wash

    Fluffy Pet Wash

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

  • CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

    CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

  • Home Matters Caregiving - MI

    Home Matters Caregiving - MI

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