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Food & Beverage496brands$380Kmedian start-upBiggest category — from sushi kiosks to McDonald'sHome Services241brands$135Kmedian start-upLow overhead, many owner-operator modelsFitness143brands$300Kmedian start-upBoutique studios dominate new growthSenior Care65brands$100Kmedian start-upDemand rising with demographicsHealth, Beauty & Wellness134brands$222Kmedian start-upMed-spas are the fastest moversRetail/Other71brands$187Kmedian start-upMixed bag — compare within nichesCleaning96brands$108Kmedian start-upHigh turnover spread — check closuresEducation87brands$138Kmedian start-upTutoring and enrichment ledBusiness Services147brands$86Kmedian start-upCheapest median entry among big categoriesPet Care47brands$245Kmedian start-upSmall but fast-growingRestoration29brands$157Kmedian start-upInsurance-driven revenueTravel12brands$68Kmedian start-upSmallest category — home-based agenciesAutomotive61brands$192Kmedian start-upEstablished systems, steady demandHospitality63brands$2.4Mmedian start-upHotels — a different capital classReal Estate56brands$55Kmedian start-upLowest median start-up on the site
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