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")
Healthy YOU Vending
![Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses]( "Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses")
Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![ATAX]( "ATAX")
ATAX
![CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ]( "CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ")
CRAVE Hot Dogs and BBQ
![Pet Wants]( "Pet Wants")
Pet Wants
![Minuteman Press International]( "Minuteman Press International")
Minuteman Press International
![FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant]( "FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant")
FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant
![TruBlue Home Service Ally]( "TruBlue Home Service Ally")
TruBlue Home Service Ally
![The Grounds Guys]( "The Grounds Guys")
The Grounds Guys
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.
![Boost Home Healthcare]( "Boost Home Healthcare")
Boost Home Healthcare
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
![Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH]( "Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH")
Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH
![Right At Home]( "Right At Home")
Right At Home
![Mr. Appliance]( "Mr. Appliance")
Mr. Appliance
![Junk King]( "Junk King")
Junk King
![ActionCOACH Heartland]( "ActionCOACH Heartland")
ActionCOACH Heartland
![Color World Painting]( "Color World Painting")
Color World Painting
![Mosquito Joe]( "Mosquito Joe")
Mosquito Joe
![Lightspeed Restoration]( "Lightspeed Restoration")
Lightspeed Restoration
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 86.8%
- Income Potential 68.2%
- Lifestyle Rewards 48.1%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 45.3%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 32.6%
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.
Home Services
![Junk King]( "Junk King")
Junk King
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH]( "Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH")
Home Matters Caregiving - KY & OH
Retail
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
Sports and Recreation
![Sky Zone Trampoline Park+]( "Sky Zone Trampoline Park+")
Sky Zone Trampoline Park+
