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.
![American Business Systems]( "American Business Systems")
American Business Systems
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![The Learning Experience]( "The Learning Experience")
The Learning Experience
![Overtime Athletics]( "Overtime Athletics")
Overtime Athletics
![Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming]( "Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming")
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
![Expedia Cruises]( "Expedia Cruises")
Expedia Cruises
![Benjamin Moore]( "Benjamin Moore")
Benjamin Moore
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.
![SYNERGY HomeCare]( "SYNERGY HomeCare")
SYNERGY HomeCare
![Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming]( "Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming")
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
![Visiting Angels]( "Visiting Angels")
Visiting Angels
![Home Cleaning Centers of America]( "Home Cleaning Centers of America")
Home Cleaning Centers of America
![The Cleaning Authority]( "The Cleaning Authority")
The Cleaning Authority
![PuroClean]( "PuroClean")
PuroClean
![Sylvan Learning]( "Sylvan Learning")
Sylvan Learning
![Apricot Lane Boutique]( "Apricot Lane Boutique")
Apricot Lane Boutique
![Clear Pest Pros]( "Clear Pest Pros")
Clear Pest Pros
![Smokey Mo's TX BBQ]( "Smokey Mo's TX BBQ")
Smokey Mo's TX BBQ
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 87.4%
- Income Potential 67.2%
- Lifestyle Rewards 49.6%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 44.5%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 33.6%
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.
Pet Care
![Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming]( "Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming")
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Visiting Angels]( "Visiting Angels")
Visiting Angels
Personal Care
![My Salon Suite]( "My Salon Suite")
My Salon Suite
Education
![The Learning Experience]( "The Learning Experience")
The Learning Experience
