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.

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant

    FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant

  • PostalAnnex+

    PostalAnnex+

  • CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

    CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

  • Automated Investments

    Automated Investments

  • Batteries Plus

    Batteries Plus

  • Mobility Plus Stores

    Mobility Plus Stores

  • K13 Sales Solutions

    K13 Sales Solutions

  • N-Compass TV

    N-Compass TV

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.

  • Consultant Broker Networks

    Consultant Broker Networks

  • College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

    College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

  • PostalAnnex+

    PostalAnnex+

  • Lawn Pride

    Lawn Pride

  • The Fresh Monkee

    The Fresh Monkee

  • Ace Handyman Services

    Ace Handyman Services

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • Junk King

    Junk King

  • Sam The Concrete Man

    Sam The Concrete Man

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

What are the top reasons for owning your own business?

  1. Be My Own Boss 81.7%
  2. Income Potential 57.5%
  3. Lifestyle Rewards 44.5%
  4. Side Business to Supplement Income 41.3%
  5. Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 34.2%

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 11.9%
  • Home-Based 6.7%
  • Business Services 6.67%
  • Low Cost 5.93%
  • Business Opportunities 5.77%
  • Veteran's 5.68%
  • Woman's 5.64%
  • Mobile 5.6%
  • Retail 4.11%
  • Financial Services 3.78%

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.

  • Kwench Juice Cafe

    Kwench Juice Cafe

  • Trend Hijacking

    Trend Hijacking

  • Cooper's Scoopers

    Cooper's Scoopers

  • TM Landscape Solutions

    TM Landscape Solutions

  • The Fresh Monkee

    The Fresh Monkee

  • Automated Investments

    Automated Investments

  • Modern Day Cannabis

    Modern Day Cannabis

  • CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

    CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ

  • Tip Top K9 Dog Training

    Tip Top K9 Dog Training

  • Ross Franchise Consulting

    Ross Franchise Consulting

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