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Food & Beverage404brands$388Kmedian start-upBiggest category — from sushi kiosks to McDonald'sHome Services214brands$135Kmedian start-upLow overhead, many owner-operator modelsFitness134brands$300Kmedian start-upBoutique studios dominate new growthSenior Care60brands$100Kmedian start-upDemand rising with demographicsHealth, Beauty & Wellness126brands$222Kmedian start-upMed-spas are the fastest moversRetail/Other63brands$187Kmedian start-upMixed bag — compare within nichesCleaning90brands$105Kmedian start-upHigh turnover spread — check closuresEducation61brands$138Kmedian start-upTutoring and enrichment ledBusiness Services129brands$84Kmedian start-upCheapest median entry among big categoriesPet Care41brands$245Kmedian start-upSmall but fast-growingRestoration29brands$157Kmedian start-upInsurance-driven revenueTravel11brands$68Kmedian start-upSmallest category — home-based agenciesAutomotive50brands$192Kmedian start-upEstablished systems, steady demandHospitality52brands$2.4Mmedian start-upHotels — a different capital classReal Estate52brands$55Kmedian start-upLowest median start-up on the site
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