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Food & Beverage129brands$445Kmedian start-upBiggest category — from sushi kiosks to McDonald'sHome Services52brands$123Kmedian start-upLow overhead, many owner-operator modelsFitness21brands$403Kmedian start-upBoutique studios dominate new growthSenior Care11brands$93Kmedian start-upDemand rising with demographicsHealth, Beauty & Wellness18brands$300Kmedian start-upMed-spas are the fastest moversRetail/Other16brands$188Kmedian start-upMixed bag — compare within nichesCleaning14brands$130Kmedian start-upHigh turnover spread — check closuresEducation35brands$115Kmedian start-upTutoring and enrichment ledBusiness Services38brands$92Kmedian start-upCheapest median entry among big categoriesPet Care8brands$429Kmedian start-upSmall but fast-growingRestoration7brands$168Kmedian start-upInsurance-driven revenueTravel2brands$150Kmedian start-upSmallest category — home-based agenciesAutomotive19brands$181Kmedian start-upEstablished systems, steady demandHospitality14brands$8.6Mmedian start-upHotels — a different capital classReal Estate12brands$63Kmedian start-upLowest median start-up on the site
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