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]( "American Business Systems")
American Business Systems
![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
![Zoomin Groomin]( "Zoomin Groomin")
Zoomin Groomin
![Proper Ecom Investments]( "Proper Ecom Investments")
Proper Ecom Investments
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![NTV360]( "NTV360")
NTV360
![Goosehead Insurance]( "Goosehead Insurance")
Goosehead Insurance
![Property Management Inc.]( "Property Management Inc.")
Property Management Inc.
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.
![Cooper's Scoopers]( "Cooper's Scoopers")
Cooper's Scoopers
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
![Waterloo Turf]( "Waterloo Turf")
Waterloo Turf
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![That 1 Painter]( "That 1 Painter")
That 1 Painter
![DRYmedic Restoration Services]( "DRYmedic Restoration Services")
DRYmedic Restoration Services
![Content Recovery Specialists]( "Content Recovery Specialists")
Content Recovery Specialists
![Lawn Squad]( "Lawn Squad")
Lawn Squad
![Mr. Electric]( "Mr. Electric")
Mr. Electric
![PIRTEK USA]( "PIRTEK USA")
PIRTEK USA
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 83.3%
- Income Potential 60.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 43.6%
- Lifestyle Rewards 41%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 27.8%
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.
Pet Care
![Cooper's Scoopers]( "Cooper's Scoopers")
Cooper's Scoopers
Staffing and Personnel
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
Home Services
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
Food & Restaurant
![Kono's Northshore]( "Kono's Northshore")
Kono's Northshore
