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.
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Mobility Plus
Solar Grids
SYNERGY HomeCare
Fit Body Boot Camp
Commercial Capital Training Group
Apricot Lane
Tutoring Works
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.
AdvantaClean
Miracle Method Bath &' Kitchen Refinishing
Molly Maid
Eric's Ice Cream Factory
Medi-Weightloss®'
Celebree School
Junk King
Monster Tree Service
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
Printing, Copy, Shipping
PostalAnnex+
Home Services
Monster Tree Service
Mobile
Blue Moon Estate Sales
Recently Added Franchise Listings
These franchises have become active only recently in our network.
All Dry - Restoration and Cleanup
Reliable Facility Group
Handyman Connection
Prime IV Hydration
Fastest Labs Drug Testing
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
ComForCare Home Care
ISI Elite Training