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
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store]( "CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store")
CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store
![PostalAnnex+]( "PostalAnnex+")
PostalAnnex+
![Sam The Concrete Man]( "Sam The Concrete Man")
Sam The Concrete Man
![The Grounds Guys]( "The Grounds Guys")
The Grounds Guys
![Aire Serv]( "Aire Serv")
Aire Serv
![Mr. Electric]( "Mr. Electric")
Mr. Electric
![Batteries Plus]( "Batteries Plus")
Batteries Plus
![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.
![Home Matters Caregiving - MI]( "Home Matters Caregiving - MI")
Home Matters Caregiving - MI
![Wings Etc]( "Wings Etc")
Wings Etc
![One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning]( "One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning")
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
![Wealth Automators]( "Wealth Automators")
Wealth Automators
![Mister Sparky Electric]( "Mister Sparky Electric")
Mister Sparky Electric
![Mosquito Squad]( "Mosquito Squad")
Mosquito Squad
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
![The Grounds Guys]( "The Grounds Guys")
The Grounds Guys
What are the top reasons for owning your own business?
- Be My Own Boss 84.8%
- Income Potential 62.8%
- Lifestyle Rewards 43.7%
- Side Business to Supplement Income 42%
- Tired of Climbing the Corporate Ladder 26.8%
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.
Home Services
![Monster Tree Service]( "Monster Tree Service")
Monster Tree Service
Automotive
![Glass Doctor]( "Glass Doctor")
Glass Doctor
Staffing and Personnel
![Express Employment Professionals]( "Express Employment Professionals")
Express Employment Professionals
Cleaning
![Rainbow Restoration]( "Rainbow Restoration")
Rainbow Restoration
