Data report
New Service-Business Formation Report
Florida led the states we track with 3,354 new service-business filings — 63% of all tracked activity — and house cleaning was the most-started trade.
5,287 service-business filings · 6 tracked states · May 30, 2026 – July 11, 2026 · Updated automatically
Which states are starting the most service businesses?
| # | State | New businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 3,354 | |
| 2 | New York | 718 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 619 | |
| 4 | Texas | 330 | |
| 5 | Washington | 199 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 67 |
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What service businesses are people starting most?
- House cleaning1,673
- Handyman583
- Painting460
- Lawn care399
- Salon / barber347
- Landscaping340
- Roofing256
- HVAC244
- Plumbing217
- Flooring174
- Pool service150
- Pressure washing141
Filings by week
Methodology
Based on 5,287 new service-business registrations across 6 states (FL, NY, CO, TX, WA, PA) filed May 30, 2026 – July 11, 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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