Data report
New Service-Business Formation Report
Florida led the states we track with 3,705 new service-business filings — 62% of all tracked activity — and house cleaning was the most-started trade.
5,975 service-business filings · 8 tracked states · July 14, 2026 – August 24, 2026 · Updated automatically
Which states are starting the most service businesses?
| # | State | New businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 3,705 | |
| 2 | New York | 655 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 603 | |
| 4 | Texas | 356 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 251 | |
| 6 | Oregon | 210 | |
| 7 | Washington | 191 | |
| 8 | DC | 4 |
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What service businesses are people starting most?
- House cleaning1,972
- Handyman683
- Lawn care487
- Painting471
- Salon / barber395
- Landscaping391
- HVAC283
- Roofing277
- Plumbing237
- Flooring191
- Pressure washing160
- Pool service143
Filings by week
Methodology
Based on 5,975 new service-business registrations across 8 states (FL, NY, CO, TX, PA, OR, WA, DC) filed July 14, 2026 – August 24, 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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