Islip, NY
$900,000
Islip, NY
$900,000

Putnam Valley, NY
$295,000

Queens County, NY
$650,000

New York County, NY
$185,000
Brooklyn, NY
$99,000
Harrison, NY
$90,000
Suffolk County, NY
$225,000
Richmond County, NY
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,999,999,999
Somers, NY
$5,990,000
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
East Farmingdale, NY
$750,000
Westchester County, NY
$600,000
New York
$6,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$317,000
Newburgh, NY
$1,995,000
Franklin Square, NY
$199,000
Darren Smith
Serving Rockland County, NY
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with over 100 offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Our office is strategically located in Montclair, New Jersey (NJ) where the suburbs meet the city. With New York City (NYC) and the Metro New York suburbs on our doorstep our office is perfectly positioned to service our diverse clientele. Darren Smith and the Montclair Business broker team can help you sell your business or help you find the right one to buy. Choosing to partner with a national business brokerage provides advantageous reach.
Rochester, NY
$15,000
New York, NY
$2,950,000
Staten Island, NY
$195,000
Suffolk County, NY
$115,000
Kings County, NY
$385,000
New York, NY
$3,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Suffolk County, NY
$3,500,000
Westchester County, NY
$600,000
Suffolk County, NY
$900,000
Liverpool, NY
$599,000
Suffolk County, NY
$3,600,000
Kings County, NY
$2,200,000
New York County, NY
$4,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$65,000
Suffolk County, NY
$125,000
Queens County, NY
$1,900,000
Suffolk County, NY
$240,000
Rego Park, NY
$109,222
East Meadow, NY
$390,000
Brooklyn, NY
$698,000
Bronx County, NY
$898,000
Rochester, NY
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lockport, NY
$599,000
Olcott, NY
$550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Canandaigua, NY
$550,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,000,000
Rockland County, NY
$89,500
Tony Sabatino
Hanna CRE
Serving Albany County, NY
Hanna Commercial provides full-service commercial real estate solutions—covering sales, leasing, investments, advisory, development consulting, and marketing—backed by data-driven market insight and national exposure.
Brooklyn, NY
$700,000
Suffolk County, NY
$95,000
East Aurora, NY
$695,000
Manhattan, NY
$9,999,000
Smithtown, NY
$425,000
New Paltz, NY
$149,900
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
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:
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:
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.