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
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![Mathnasium Learning Centers]( "Mathnasium Learning Centers")
Mathnasium Learning Centers
![Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses]( "Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses")
Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant]( "FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant")
FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![Dickeys Barbecue Pit]( "Dickeys Barbecue Pit")
Dickeys Barbecue Pit
![CR3 American Exteriors]( "CR3 American Exteriors")
CR3 American Exteriors
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.
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![Automated Investments]( "Automated Investments")
Automated Investments
![Healthy YOU Vending]( "Healthy YOU Vending")
Healthy YOU Vending
![Pinch A Penny]( "Pinch A Penny")
Pinch A Penny
![BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage]( "BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage")
BodyWorkz - Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage
![Buildingstars - Nashville, TN]( "Buildingstars - Nashville, TN")
Buildingstars - Nashville, TN
![Truly Nolen - Pest Control]( "Truly Nolen - Pest Control")
Truly Nolen - Pest Control
![The Franchise Explorer]( "The Franchise Explorer")
The Franchise Explorer
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 76.8%
- Income Potential 61.8%
- Lifestyle Rewards 47.1%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 43.3%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 40.2%
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.
Retail
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
Pet Care
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
Education
![Mathnasium Learning Centers]( "Mathnasium Learning Centers")
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Travel & Lodging
![Expedia Cruises]( "Expedia Cruises")
Expedia Cruises
