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.
![Your CBD Store]( "Your CBD Store")
Your CBD Store
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Dickey's Barbecue Pit]( "Dickey's Barbecue Pit")
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
![SYNERGY HomeCare]( "SYNERGY HomeCare")
SYNERGY HomeCare
![Allstate Insurance]( "Allstate Insurance")
Allstate Insurance
![Brusters Real Ice Cream]( "Brusters Real Ice Cream")
Brusters Real Ice Cream
![Fleet Services International]( "Fleet Services International")
Fleet Services International
![Blue Coast Savings Consultants]( "Blue Coast Savings Consultants")
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
![Minuteman Press]( "Minuteman Press")
Minuteman Press
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.
![Ace Handyman Services]( "Ace Handyman Services")
Ace Handyman Services
![PLUMBERZ]( "PLUMBERZ")
PLUMBERZ
![Turf Distributors]( "Turf Distributors")
Turf Distributors
![Mr. Handyman]( "Mr. Handyman")
Mr. Handyman
![KidsPark]( "KidsPark")
KidsPark
![Mr. Rooter]( "Mr. Rooter")
Mr. Rooter
![BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers]( "BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers")
BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers
![The NOW Massage]( "The NOW Massage")
The NOW Massage
![The Driveway Company]( "The Driveway Company")
The Driveway Company
![Thrush & Son - Complete Home Improvement]( "Thrush & Son - Complete Home Improvement")
Thrush & Son - Complete Home Improvement
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89%
- Income Potential 70%
- Lifestyle Rewards 53.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 48.4%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 35.9%
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
![Ace Handyman Services]( "Ace Handyman Services")
Ace Handyman Services
Cleaning
![Turf Distributors]( "Turf Distributors")
Turf Distributors
Personal Care
![Nikita Hair]( "Nikita Hair")
Nikita Hair
Child-Related
![KidsPark]( "KidsPark")
KidsPark
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Va Via - Become a Dumpster Rental Franchisee]( "Va Via - Become a Dumpster Rental Franchisee")
Va Via - Become a Dumpster Rental Franchisee
![Premier Martial Arts]( "Premier Martial Arts")
Premier Martial Arts
![real hot yoga]( "real hot yoga")
real hot yoga
![Steri-Clean]( "Steri-Clean")
Steri-Clean
![Safari Kid]( "Safari Kid")
Safari Kid
![UNITS Portable Storage]( "UNITS Portable Storage")
UNITS Portable Storage
![Tutor Doctor]( "Tutor Doctor")
Tutor Doctor
![The Driveway Company]( "The Driveway Company")
The Driveway Company
![InXpress Global Logistics]( "InXpress Global Logistics")
InXpress Global Logistics
![THE TEN SPOT&'reg' - Multi-Service Beauty Bar]( "THE TEN SPOT&'reg' - Multi-Service Beauty Bar")
THE TEN SPOT&'reg' - Multi-Service Beauty Bar
