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.
![American Business Systems, LLC]( "American Business Systems, LLC")
American Business Systems, LLC
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Pizza Inn]( "Pizza Inn")
Pizza Inn
![Code Ninjas]( "Code Ninjas")
Code Ninjas
![Mathnasium Learning Centers]( "Mathnasium Learning Centers")
Mathnasium Learning Centers
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![Overtime Athletics]( "Overtime Athletics")
Overtime Athletics
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
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.
![Pink's Window Services]( "Pink's Window Services")
Pink's Window Services
![Voda Cleaning & Restoration]( "Voda Cleaning & Restoration")
Voda Cleaning & Restoration
![Franchise Reseller Specialists]( "Franchise Reseller Specialists")
Franchise Reseller Specialists
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![The Honey Do Service]( "The Honey Do Service")
The Honey Do Service
![Window Genie]( "Window Genie")
Window Genie
![One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning]( "One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning")
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
![America's Swimming Pool Co.]( "America's Swimming Pool Co.")
America's Swimming Pool Co.
![Toastique]( "Toastique")
Toastique
![BrightStar Care]( "BrightStar Care")
BrightStar Care
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 89.3%
- Income Potential 64.9%
- Lifestyle Rewards 48.2%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 47%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 37.5%
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
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
Healthcare & Senior Care
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
Business Opportunities
![Franchise Reseller Specialists]( "Franchise Reseller Specialists")
Franchise Reseller Specialists
Staffing and Personnel
![Spherion Staffing & Recruiting]( "Spherion Staffing & Recruiting")
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
