Month of June alone showed an increase of 548,060 businesses, a greater increase over the June 2021 post-pandemic surge of 509,474.
The June 2026 increase is also substantially more than June 2025, where the economy added 490,265 businesses
Overall business growth also exceeded the same time period as last year. The economy had a 12% year-over-year increase compared to the same time period in 2025.
“Industries like construction, manufacturing, and hospitality may be driving new formations as skilled workers move towards ownership rather than employment,” the report reads.
“These figures serve as an essential leading indicator of economic resilience and individual financial agency, even as broader labor market metrics fluctuate.”
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