Small Business Meridian
Start from scratch, buy an existing business, or franchise.
Compare line-item startup budgets, unit economics, SBA acquisition multiples and disclosed franchise figures across 100 small business blueprints and 168 franchise systems.
100 small business blueprints · 168 franchise FDD profiles · Browse franchises →
Start or buy a small business by sector
Compare all 100 business models →Restaurants & Food Service
11 business models →Bars, Nightlife & Beverage
3 business models →Retail & Local Commerce
10 business models →Home & Commercial Trades
20 business models →Automotive & Transport
11 business models →Personal Care, Fitness & Wellness
7 business models →Health & Senior Care
6 business models →Education & Childcare
3 business models →Pet Services & Retail
3 business models →Hospitality, Lodging & Events
4 business models →B2B, Financial & Professional Services
6 business models →Digital, Creator & E-Commerce
6 business models →Family Entertainment, Sports & Recreation
4 business models →Storage, Manufacturing & Industrial
6 business models →Compare franchise systems by category
Compare all 168 brands →Automotive
7 brands →Business services
7 brands →Education
6 brands →Financial and real estate services
9 brands →Health and senior care
6 brands →Home and commercial services
23 brands →Hotels
34 brands →Personal care and fitness
16 brands →Pet services and retail
2 brands →Restaurants
50 brands →Retail and convenience
8 brands →Opening new or buying an existing business?
Compare startup buildout costs against live asking prices for both independent small businesses and franchise resales.