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.
N-Compass TV
Delivery Developers
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Healthy YOU Vending
Mosquito Squad
Real Estate Sales, LLC
The Grounds Guys
Consulting Automation
AMZ Dynasty - Ecommerce Store
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.
Tailored Living
Runningboards Marketing
Home Helpers Home Care
Dog Training Elite
Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing
Legacy Business Brokers
MINISO USA
FOREX SMART TRADE, LLC
D1 Training
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.9%
- Income Potential 62%
- Lifestyle Rewards 45.2%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 43.5%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 29.4%
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.
Financial Services
Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Home Services
Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing
Healthcare & Senior Care
Home Helpers Home Care
Food & Restaurant
Island Fin Poke
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
Scooter's Coffee
Doctor's Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning
Five Star Painting
T.A.C.T - Biohazard and Crime Scene Clean Up
4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions
Renew Crew
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
Voodoo Brewery