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.

What are the top reasons for owning your own business?

Be My Own Boss 87.1%
Income Potential 70.9%
Lifestyle Rewards 55.2%
Side Business to Supplement Income 48.8%
Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 37.5%

Business Buyer Motivations(January 2020)

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Is this a good time to start or buy a business?

In a survey taken February 2020, 76.4% of prospects for business or franchise ownership 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(February 2020)

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.(Small Business Startup Sentiment Survey, February 2020)

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.

Food 18.36%
Home Services 15.32%
Business Services 13.11%
Health & Fitness 9.59%
Cleaning 7.32%
Healthcare & Senior Care 5.73%
Beauty 5.43%
Child-Related 5.11%
Automotive 4.91%
Financial Services 4.3%

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.

Business Opportunities
Healthy YOU Vending
Retail
Ace Hardware
Education
THE TUTORING CENTER
Sports and Recreation
American Pickleball Association

Recently Added Franchise Listings

These categories of businesses show the most growth in the recent 30 days compared to the same period last year.

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