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
![Blue Coast Savings Consultants]( "Blue Coast Savings Consultants")
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
![Mobility Plus]( "Mobility Plus")
Mobility Plus
![Solar Grids]( "Solar Grids")
Solar Grids
![SYNERGY HomeCare]( "SYNERGY HomeCare")
SYNERGY HomeCare
![Fit Body Boot Camp]( "Fit Body Boot Camp")
Fit Body Boot Camp
![Commercial Capital Training Group]( "Commercial Capital Training Group")
Commercial Capital Training Group
![Apricot Lane]( "Apricot Lane")
Apricot Lane
![Tutoring Works]( "Tutoring Works")
Tutoring Works
![Servpro Cleanup &' Restoration]( "Servpro Cleanup &' Restoration")
Servpro Cleanup &' Restoration
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.
![StretchMed]( "StretchMed")
StretchMed
![AdvantaClean]( "AdvantaClean")
AdvantaClean
![Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing]( "Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing")
Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing
![Molly Maid]( "Molly Maid")
Molly Maid
![Eric's Ice Cream Factory]( "Eric's Ice Cream Factory")
Eric's Ice Cream Factory
![Medi-Weightloss®']( "Medi-Weightloss®'")
Medi-Weightloss®'
![Celebree School]( "Celebree School")
Celebree School
![Junk King]( "Junk King")
Junk King
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![Junkluggers]( "Junkluggers")
Junkluggers
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 86.1%
- Income Potential 62.8%
- Lifestyle Rewards 47.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 45.6%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 31.1%
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.
Health & Fitness
![StretchMed]( "StretchMed")
StretchMed
Printing, Copy, Shipping
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
Home Services
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
Mobile
![Blue Moon Estate Sales]( "Blue Moon Estate Sales")
Blue Moon Estate Sales
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
![Decorating Den Interiors]( "Decorating Den Interiors")
Decorating Den Interiors
![All Dry - Restoration and Cleanup]( "All Dry - Restoration and Cleanup")
All Dry - Restoration and Cleanup
![Reliable Facility Group]( "Reliable Facility Group")
Reliable Facility Group
![Handyman Connection]( "Handyman Connection")
Handyman Connection
![Prime IV Hydration]( "Prime IV Hydration")
Prime IV Hydration
![Fastest Labs Drug Testing]( "Fastest Labs Drug Testing")
Fastest Labs Drug Testing
![DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen]( "DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen")
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
![Mayweather Boxing + Fitness]( "Mayweather Boxing + Fitness")
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
![ComForCare Home Care]( "ComForCare Home Care")
ComForCare Home Care
![ISI Elite Training]( "ISI Elite Training")
ISI Elite Training
