Orange County, NY
Businesses in New York For Sale


Suffolk County, NY

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Staten Island, NY

Westchester County, NY
New York
Suffolk County, NY
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Orange County, NY
New York, NY
West Babylon, NY
New York, NY
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Suffolk County, NY
Manhattan, NY
Westchester County, NY
New York County, NY
Rockland County, NY
Dean LoBrutto
ValueCap
Serving Monroe County, NY
ValueCap helps entrepreneurs succeed where others fail. We empower owners of small and mid-sized businesses to maximize value, create wealth, and protect your legacy. We're more than just advisors – we're trusted partners, guiding you through major transitions like selling your business or acquiring a new one. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals, whether you're: Selling your Business: Through our holistic and hands-on approach, we'll help you prepare to sell, maximize value, identify and address potential risks, and ensure a smooth exit strategy. Acquiring a Business: By focusing on your best fit, we'll guide you through the entire process, from finding the right opportunity to building your Success Team to successful integration. We provide a great deal of value to our clients in the form of expertise, experience, processes, tools, and industry relationships. This, combined with our passion for helping entrepreneurs gives our clients a competitive advantage. We'll help you answer critical questions: What drives value in your business? Let's identify and enhance those key factors. What are your business risks? We'll develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them. How do you create transferable value? We'll help you build a business that's attractive to potential buyers. Can you harvest that value when you're ready? We'll ensure a successful exit when the time comes. We're passionate about helping business owners achieve their dreams. If you're facing transitions or have questions about maximizing your business value, our Team is happy to speak with you!
Suffolk County, NY
Bronx, NY
New York, NY
Queens County, NY
Available in New York
Forest Hills, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Nassau County, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Depew, NY
New York, NY
Rochester, NY
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Westchester County, NY
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Norwich, NY
Rockland County, NY
New York
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Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
New York, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY
Queens, NY
Nassau County, NY
Dominic Serra
Aria Business Advisors
Serving New York County, NY
We make business acquisition simple. Our experienced team of sell-side business brokers offers in-house valuation, legal, and consultation services for middle-market businesses. Aria is unique in that we provide a full suite of services in house that save our clients time and money up front. The Aria team brings decades of experience delivering results and closing high-ticket deals, and as experienced business owners ourselves, we know every business transaction is unique – let us do all the heavy lifting.
Nassau County, NY
Available in New York
Suffolk County, NY
Manhattan, NY
Colonie, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Webster, NY
Staten Island, NY
Sunnyside, NY
New York
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Buy or Sell a Business in New York
The business landscape in New York is constantly evolving, making it a prime location for buying or selling a business. The state's economy is massive, and its diverse industries offer plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated and analyzed business for sale listing data in New York to provide some context on the market for buying and selling small businesses.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~2,270 |
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Median Asking Price |
$480,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$880,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$190,000 |
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Profit Margin |
22% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.5 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
- Albany Metro Area
- Buffalo Metro Area
- Elmira-Corning Area
- Glens Falls Metro Area
- New York City Metro Area
- Rochester Metro Area
- Syracuse-Auburn Metro Area
- Utica-Rome Area
How many businesses are for sale in New York State?
Currently, there are approximately 2,300 businesses listed for sale across New York State. This number reflects a dynamic market for potential buyers and sellers.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in New York?
The most commonly listed businesses for sale include:
- Food and Restaurants: around 610 available
- Service Businesses: around 360 available
- Retail Businesses: roughly 240 available
- Automotive and Boat Services: around 180 listed
- Health Care and Fitness: approximately 140 for sale
- Building and Construction: around 130 listed
- Manufacturing: about 110 available
- Beauty and Personal Care businesses: approximately 110 for sale
- Online and Technology Businesses: close to 60 listed
- Transportation and Storage Services: around 40 on the market
- Wholesale & Distribution: roughly 40 available
In which cities are most businesses listed for sale?
Businesses often list without specific location to maintain confidentiality, but the following cities were the most commonly used locations:
- New York City and Brooklyn: about 220 listings each
- Rochester and The Bronx: around 80 each
- Queens and Staten Island: approximately 60 each
- Buffalo: about 40 listings
- Syracuse and Poughkeepsie: around 30 each
What is the average asking price for businesses on sale?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in New York State is approximately $480,000.
What is the average revenue and earnings of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for the listed businesses is around $880,000, with median owner discretionary earnings being approximately $190,000. This indicates a profit margin of about 22%.
What are the average valuation multiples for New York businesses?
On average, businesses are listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 times and a revenue multiple of 0.5 times the asking price.
How can New York business owners sell their own businesses?
While most small business owners elect to work with an experienced business broker to handle the complexities of pricing, marketing, and negotiating a business sale, some owners decide to take on this challenging task themselves. By choosing to sell independently, they can list the business for sale on their own and manage the entire sale process, effectively saving on broker fees. However, it should be noted that a successful sale typically requires extensive knowledge of the transaction process, market conditions, and legal considerations.


