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

  • BMB - E-commerce Store

    BMB - E-commerce Store

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • Proper Ecom Investments

    Proper Ecom Investments

  • Wealth Automators

    Wealth Automators

  • NTV360

    NTV360

  • PostalAnnex+

    PostalAnnex+

  • Fleet Services International

    Fleet Services International

  • Mr. Rooter Plumbing

    Mr. Rooter Plumbing

  • Cooper's Scoopers

    Cooper's Scoopers

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.

  • Next Day Access

    Next Day Access

  • Boost Home Healthcare

    Boost Home Healthcare

  • Bath Tune-Up

    Bath Tune-Up

  • NTV360

    NTV360

  • Mosquito Squad

    Mosquito Squad

  • The Learning Experience

    The Learning Experience

  • ActionCOACH Heartland

    ActionCOACH Heartland

  • Zoomin Groomin

    Zoomin Groomin

  • Healthy YOU Vending

    Healthy YOU Vending

  • Pinch A Penny

    Pinch A Penny

What are the top reasons for owning your own business?

  1. Be My Own Boss 84.2%
  2. Income Potential 59.7%
  3. Side Business to Supplement Income 42.6%
  4. Lifestyle Rewards 41.6%
  5. Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 30.5%

Business Buyer Motivations

What are YOUR motivations for wanting to own your own business?

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Is 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."

Is this a good time to start or buy 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.

  • Home Services 11.97%
  • Home-Based 7.12%
  • Low Cost 6.55%
  • Business Services 6.51%
  • Mobile 6.44%
  • Business Opportunities 6.25%
  • Woman's 5.67%
  • Veteran's 5.4%
  • Retail 4.19%
  • Computer and Internet 3.97%

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.

Recently Added Franchise Listings

These franchises have become active only recently in our network.

  • Wealth Automators

    Wealth Automators

  • BarkSuds - Membership Dog Salon

    BarkSuds - Membership Dog Salon

  • Evolve Human Optimization Labs

    Evolve Human Optimization Labs

  • Closets by Design

    Closets by Design

  • YONUTZ - Donuts & Ice Cream Dessert Shop

    YONUTZ - Donuts & Ice Cream Dessert Shop

  • Ledgers

    Ledgers

  • ATAX

    ATAX

  • SomnvieLuxury Linen Showroom

    SomnvieLuxury Linen Showroom

  • Blue Moon Estates

    Blue Moon Estates

  • TRC Talent Solutions

    TRC Talent Solutions

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