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, LLC]( "American Business Systems, LLC")
American Business Systems, LLC
![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
![Code Ninjas]( "Code Ninjas")
Code Ninjas
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![Homewatch CareGivers]( "Homewatch CareGivers")
Homewatch CareGivers
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Mr. Handyman]( "Mr. Handyman")
Mr. Handyman
![Five Star Painting]( "Five Star Painting")
Five Star Painting
![Fresh Coat]( "Fresh Coat")
Fresh Coat
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.
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![Homewatch CareGivers]( "Homewatch CareGivers")
Homewatch CareGivers
![DRYmedic Restoration Services]( "DRYmedic Restoration Services")
DRYmedic Restoration Services
![Hounds Town USA]( "Hounds Town USA")
Hounds Town USA
![America's Swimming Pool Co.]( "America's Swimming Pool Co.")
America's Swimming Pool Co.
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
![Mosquito Squad Plus]( "Mosquito Squad Plus")
Mosquito Squad Plus
![Koala Insulation]( "Koala Insulation")
Koala Insulation
![Mister Sparky Electric]( "Mister Sparky Electric")
Mister Sparky Electric
![Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control]( "Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control")
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 87.4%
- Income Potential 66.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 46%
- Lifestyle Rewards 45.4%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 32.2%
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
![The Honey Do Service]( "The Honey Do Service")
The Honey Do Service
Restoration, Disaster Recovery Franchises
![Content Recovery Specialists]( "Content Recovery Specialists")
Content Recovery Specialists
Cleaning
![Voda Cleaning & Restoration]( "Voda Cleaning & Restoration")
Voda Cleaning & Restoration
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Homewatch CareGivers]( "Homewatch CareGivers")
Homewatch CareGivers
