Data report
New Service-Business Formation Report
Florida led the states we track with 2,746 new service-business filings, 56% of all tracked activity, and house cleaning was the most-started trade.
4,865 service-business filings · 7 tracked states · August 29, 2026 to October 9, 2026 · Updated automatically
Which states are starting the most service businesses?
| # | State | New businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 2,746 | |
| 2 | New York | 582 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 540 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 485 | |
| 5 | Texas | 331 | |
| 6 | Washington | 166 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 15 |
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What service businesses are people starting most?
- House cleaning1,571
- Handyman573
- Lawn care366
- Painting359
- Salon / barber350
- Landscaping323
- Roofing233
- HVAC214
- Plumbing207
- Flooring143
- Pool service128
- Pressure washing110
Filings by week
Methodology
Based on 4,865 new service-business registrations across 7 states (FL, NY, CO, PA, TX, WA, OR) filed August 29, 2026 to October 9, 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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