Queens, NY
$1,600,000
Queens, NY
$1,600,000
Bronx, NY
$3,500,000
Rochester, NY
Hudson, NY
$1,590,000
East Hampton, NY
Suffolk County, NY
$1,100,000
Ellenville, NY
$799,000
Queens County, NY
$1,550,000
Lodi, NY
$1,250,000
Brooklyn, NY
$599,000
Salt Point, NY
Ogdensburg, NY
$295,000
Lima, NY
$992,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$299,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$299,000
Buffalo, NY
$3,995,000
Ken Stein
The Kensington Company
Serving Nassau County, NY
The Kensington Company is a leading merger and acquisitions firm delivering professionalism, integrity and extensive market experience to every transaction. There are numerous companies in today’s market place that attempt to bring business buyers and sellers together. There are few however, that offer their clients the degree of sophistication, experience and resources of our unique firm. At The Kensington Company we have expanded the traditional business brokerage firm model to offer our clients comprehensive services during their individualized transaction process. We are committed to representing our clients’ best interests throughout the transaction process, while bringing innovative and creative solutions to the multiple complex challenges as we guide our clients toward accomplishing their “right” transaction. Our 20 years of business experience, from start up companies to multi million dollar organizations, allows us to understand our clients concerns and needs. Our goal is to negotiate a "Win-Win" scenario for all involved parties. We offer various services from business valuations, complete memorandum packages, buyer representation, corporate searches, business consultation, and strategic planning. We are committed to helping all our clients achieve their desired business goals and objective. We offer a complete range of professional services focusing on both middle-market and smaller business transactions: -Mergers & Acquisitions -Businesses For Sale -Buy Side Services -Franchise Resales -Franchise Sales -Franchise Development -Consolidations -Business Valuations -Business Consulting
Buffalo, NY
$419,999
New York, NY
$68,000,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$299,000
Silver Creek, NY
$450,000
Amherst, NY
$12,000
$75,000
$20,000
$35,000
$35,000
$100,000
$5,000
$2,999
$39,500
$120,000
$10,000
$5,000
$69,900
$50,000
$200,000
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.
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~2,270 |
Median Asking Price |
$480,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$880,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$190,000 |
Profit Margin |
22% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.5 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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.