Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Memphis market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 102 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

45,466

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

1.3M

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+4.5%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

147

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 353 opportunities

Telecommunications Resellers

Growth
+275.0%
Scale
$359K PAY
Saturation
1.41
15 establishments

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services

Growth
+258.3%
Scale
$239K PAY
Saturation
3.04
43 establishments

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Growth
+142.9%
Scale
$889K PAY
Saturation
1.07
17 establishments

Medical Laboratories

Growth
+141.2%
Scale
$1.3M PAY
Saturation
1.53
82 establishments

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

Growth
+114.3%
Scale
$160K PAY
Saturation
0.91
15 establishments

Child and Youth Services

Growth
+102.7%
Scale
$430K PAY
Saturation
1.46
75 establishments

Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$2.0M PAY
Saturation
1.44
14 establishments

Mobile Food Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$66K PAY
Saturation
0.68
26 establishments

Private Mail Centers

Growth
+92.3%
Scale
$225K PAY
Saturation
1.04
25 establishments

Tobacco Stores

Growth
+85.0%
Scale
$93K PAY
Saturation
1.67
111 establishments

Educational Support Services

Growth
+78.6%
Scale
$381K PAY
Saturation
0.66
25 establishments

Septic Tank and Related Services

Growth
+75.0%
Scale
$1.3M PAY
Saturation
1.36
14 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+72.7%
Scale
$189K PAY
Saturation
0.90
378 establishments

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$86K PAY
Saturation
0.19
24 establishments

Breweries

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$4.7M PAY
Saturation
0.80
12 establishments

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing

Growth
+70.6%
Scale
$1.1M PAY
Saturation
1.80
29 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$706K PAY
Saturation
1.13
165 establishments

Confectionery and Nut Retailers

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$124K PAY
Saturation
1.49
15 establishments

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$37.0M PAY
Saturation
3.15
15 establishments

Food Service Contractors

Growth
+58.6%
Scale
$575K PAY
Saturation
1.46
138 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Memphis:

1

Demographic Fit

Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?