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91% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$1M+

Median revenue

$600K /mo

Middle half earn $60K – $2M/mo

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Parking lot striping service

Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.

1800striper.com

$60K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

Advisor support platform

Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.

goodlifeco.com

$2M /mo Reported

Aesthetic treatment provider

"Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."

promdhealth.com

$1M /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Indoor hatchet throwing venue

"Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."

stumpyshh.com

$300K /mo Reported

Crime scene cleanup service

Crime and trauma scene cleanup franchise.

biooneinc.com

$1M /mo Reported

Customer-centric cleaning service

Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.

twomaidsfranchise.com

$600K /mo Reported

Hybrid website builder tool

Hybrid website builder with both DIY and DIFM options.

weblium.com

$40K /mo Reported

Mission-driven apparel brand

Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.

bombas.com

$30M /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Parking lot striping service 1800striper.com Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Property Managers +4		Founded 1999 · 8 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Advisor support platform goodlifeco.com Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.	$2M /mo Reported	Services +9	SEO Word of mouth	Independent Financial A... +1	SA	Founded 2012 · 60 people · $500K to start	50	Build this
Aesthetic treatment provider promdhealth.com "Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Physicians +4	+1	Founded 2018 · 28 people · $300K to start	45	Build this
Upscale 24/7 gym experience hexboxfitness.com Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +7	SEO Email marketing +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7	+5	Founded 2019 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, United States	59	Build this
Indoor hatchet throwing venue stumpyshh.com "Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."	$300K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Press Organic social media +1	Event Planners +3		5 people · Eatontown, New Jersey, USA, United States · Other	44	Build this
Crime scene cleanup service biooneinc.com Crime and trauma scene cleanup franchise.	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +1	+37	Founded 2008 · 7 people · Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA, United States	60	Build this
Customer-centric cleaning service twomaidsfranchise.com Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.	$600K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +5	+18	Founded 2003 · 500 people · Birmingham, Alabama, USA, United States	42	Build this
Hybrid website builder tool weblium.com Hybrid website builder with both DIY and DIFM options.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	Advertising on social media Affiliate program +1	Small Business Owners +8	+2	Founded 2016 · 51 people · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, United States	47	Build this
Mission-driven apparel brand bombas.com Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.	$30M /mo Estimated	Yield generating products +6	Crowdfunding Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Shoppers +5		Founded 2013 · 312 people · $20K to start	58	Build this

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