Data report
New Service-Business Formation Report
Florida led the states we track with 3,257 new service-business filings — 58% of all tracked activity — and house cleaning was the most-started trade.
5,643 service-business filings · 8 tracked states · April 18, 2026 – May 30, 2026 · Updated automatically
Which states are starting the most service businesses?
| # | State | New businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 3,257 | |
| 2 | New York | 776 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 657 | |
| 4 | Texas | 436 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 211 | |
| 6 | Washington | 206 | |
| 7 | Washington, DC | 81 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 19 |
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What service businesses are people starting most?
- House cleaning1,777
- Handyman566
- Painting440
- Landscaping419
- Lawn care417
- Salon / barber403
- HVAC282
- Roofing277
- Plumbing245
- Flooring189
- Pool service156
- Pressure washing154
Filings by week
Methodology
Based on 5,643 new service-business registrations across 8 states (FL, NY, CO, TX, PA, WA, DC, OR) filed April 18, 2026 – May 30, 2026, sourced from public Secretary of State records and classified by service industry. This is a snapshot of the states Ruunly tracks — not a 50-state total. Figures cover a multi-week window and are not annualized. Updated automatically as new filings are ingested. Questions or want the full breakdown? Contact us.
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