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
![AMZ Dynasty - Ecommerce Store]( "AMZ Dynasty - Ecommerce Store")
AMZ Dynasty - Ecommerce Store
![CRAVE Hot Dogs and Barbecue]( "CRAVE Hot Dogs and Barbecue")
CRAVE Hot Dogs and Barbecue
![AMZ Wholesale]( "AMZ Wholesale")
AMZ Wholesale
![Mobility Plus]( "Mobility Plus")
Mobility Plus
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![SYNERGY HomeCare]( "SYNERGY HomeCare")
SYNERGY HomeCare
![Legacy Business Brokers]( "Legacy Business Brokers")
Legacy Business Brokers
![Blue Coast Savings Consultants]( "Blue Coast Savings Consultants")
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
![Tutoring Works]( "Tutoring Works")
Tutoring Works
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.
![Live Hydration Spa]( "Live Hydration Spa")
Live Hydration Spa
![HomeWell Care Services]( "HomeWell Care Services")
HomeWell Care Services
![CMIT Solutions]( "CMIT Solutions")
CMIT Solutions
![810 Billiards & Bowling]( "810 Billiards & Bowling")
810 Billiards & Bowling
![AdvantaClean]( "AdvantaClean")
AdvantaClean
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![Celebree School]( "Celebree School")
Celebree School
![Bath Tune-Up]( "Bath Tune-Up")
Bath Tune-Up
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
![Koala Insulation]( "Koala Insulation")
Koala Insulation
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What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 86.5%
- Income Potential 68.4%
- Lifestyle Rewards 50.4%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 47.6%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 33.5%
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
![Koala Insulation]( "Koala Insulation")
Koala Insulation
Child-Related
![Celebree School]( "Celebree School")
Celebree School
![810 Billiards & Bowling]( "810 Billiards & Bowling")
810 Billiards & Bowling
Healthcare & Senior Care
![CarePatrol]( "CarePatrol")
CarePatrol
