Top Six Business Start-Up Ideas of Summer

Car washes top the list, along with ice cream trucks and landscapers.

June 13, 2014

CALABASAS, Calif. – Ever wanted to know which businesses are most likely to be get started during the summer months? According to MyCorporation.com, a company providing support to start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, the answer is: car washes. The company created takes a closer look at the most popular businesses to start-up this summer in their latest infographic, "6 Business Trends Taking Off in Summer 2014."

The infographic breaks down six of the most popular businesses to start in the summertime and explores the facts behind what makes these summertime ventures so appealing to start, along with what keeps them successful. Coming in at the number one spot, there are currently more than 100,000 car wash facilities operating, for about $5.8 billion in revenue per year. And while car wash facilities are considered a popular summer business to start, the most popular season to visit one is winter, with 38% of customers utilizing the washes during the winter season.

Other industries touched on include ice cream and food truck vendors, landscaping, barbecue catering services and grill sellers, summer camps and fitness apps.

"Summer is such a fun time to think of starting a new business — whether it's a seasonal business or the start of a long term business venture. With improvement in the economy and the warm, sunny weather, what better time to start an exciting new company?" said Deborah Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation, in a press release.

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