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
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![Mobility Plus]( "Mobility Plus")
Mobility Plus
![Solar Grids]( "Solar Grids")
Solar Grids
![Your CBD Store]( "Your CBD Store")
Your CBD Store
![Dickey's Barbecue Pit]( "Dickey's Barbecue Pit")
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
![Turnkey Ecom Store]( "Turnkey Ecom Store")
Turnkey Ecom Store
![Allstate Insurance]( "Allstate Insurance")
Allstate Insurance
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Residual Empires]( "Residual Empires")
Residual Empires
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.
![GoliathTech]( "GoliathTech")
GoliathTech
![Kiddie Academy]( "Kiddie Academy")
Kiddie Academy
![Physical Therapy Now]( "Physical Therapy Now")
Physical Therapy Now
![Koala Insulation]( "Koala Insulation")
Koala Insulation
![Burrito Shak]( "Burrito Shak")
Burrito Shak
![Morrison Plus Property Inspections]( "Morrison Plus Property Inspections")
Morrison Plus Property Inspections
![Sport Clips]( "Sport Clips")
Sport Clips
![Office Pride]( "Office Pride")
Office Pride
![Ziggis Coffee]( "Ziggis Coffee")
Ziggis Coffee
![Rita's Franchise Company]( "Rita's Franchise Company")
Rita's Franchise Company
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.7%
- Income Potential 71.7%
- Lifestyle Rewards 55.9%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 51.1%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 37.9%
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.
Vending Machine
![Healthy YOU Vending]( "Healthy YOU Vending")
Healthy YOU Vending
Health & Fitness
![Physical Therapy Now]( "Physical Therapy Now")
Physical Therapy Now
Child-Related
![Kiddie Academy]( "Kiddie Academy")
Kiddie Academy
Personal Care
![Sharkey's Cuts for Kids]( "Sharkey's Cuts for Kids")
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Nathan's Famous]( "Nathan's Famous")
Nathan's Famous
![Finishline Cabinets]( "Finishline Cabinets")
Finishline Cabinets
![Next Day Access]( "Next Day Access")
Next Day Access
![Morrison Plus Property Inspections]( "Morrison Plus Property Inspections")
Morrison Plus Property Inspections
![LIME Painting]( "LIME Painting")
LIME Painting
![College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving]( "College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving")
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
![Factory Direct Mattress]( "Factory Direct Mattress")
Factory Direct Mattress
![Hounds Town USA]( "Hounds Town USA")
Hounds Town USA
![All Nevada Insurance]( "All Nevada Insurance")
All Nevada Insurance
![Charleys Philly Steaks]( "Charleys Philly Steaks")
Charleys Philly Steaks
