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.
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![Allstate Insurance]( "Allstate Insurance")
Allstate Insurance
![Your CBD Store]( "Your CBD Store")
Your CBD Store
![Ace Hardware Corporation]( "Ace Hardware Corporation")
Ace Hardware Corporation
![Solar Grids]( "Solar Grids")
Solar Grids
![MaidPro]( "MaidPro")
MaidPro
![SYNERGY HomeCare]( "SYNERGY HomeCare")
SYNERGY HomeCare
![MyShape Med Spa and Aesthetics - Medical Spa Equipment]( "MyShape Med Spa and Aesthetics - Medical Spa Equipment")
MyShape Med Spa and Aesthetics - Medical Spa Equipment
![The UPS Store]( "The UPS Store")
The UPS Store
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.
![Fit Body Boot Camp]( "Fit Body Boot Camp")
Fit Body Boot Camp
![Sports Thread]( "Sports Thread")
Sports Thread
![Home Cleaning Centers of America]( "Home Cleaning Centers of America")
Home Cleaning Centers of America
![Nikita Hair]( "Nikita Hair")
Nikita Hair
![Experimax]( "Experimax")
Experimax
![Sharkey's Cuts for Kids]( "Sharkey's Cuts for Kids")
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
![Cyclebar&'reg' Premium Indoor Cycling]( "Cyclebar&'reg' Premium Indoor Cycling")
Cyclebar&'reg' Premium Indoor Cycling
![UCMAS]( "UCMAS")
UCMAS
![Concrete Craft]( "Concrete Craft")
Concrete Craft
![Venture X]( "Venture X")
Venture X
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.5%
- Income Potential 71.6%
- Lifestyle Rewards 54.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 49%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 36.1%
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.
Business Services
![Venture X]( "Venture X")
Venture X
Computers & Internet
![Experimax]( "Experimax")
Experimax
Cleaning
![Home Cleaning Centers of America]( "Home Cleaning Centers of America")
Home Cleaning Centers of America
Home Services
![WOW 1 DAY PAINTING]( "WOW 1 DAY PAINTING")
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
