Food & Beverage
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
12% below marketComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 2.3x, about 12% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.8M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $1.8M vs this $1.6M ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in food services & beverage retail are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Food Services & Beverage Retail benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
1.3%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$269,200
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
Based on 52,309 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
low multiple, priced below 1.5x revenue and strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, full-service supermarket serving Clinton County, NY. The store spans over 21,000 square feet and is anchored by a high-performing fresh meat department with cut-to-order service , a major traffic driver that has built strong customer loyalty in the community. This store delivers a complete grocery shopping experience including fresh produce, bakery, deli, and a broad grocery selection, making it a true one-stop destination for local shoppers . The business benefits from an exceptionally favorable lease of just $6,000 per month , an almost unheard-of cost structure for a store of this size. This creates significant opportunity for strong margins and long-term profitability for the next owner. Major Competitive Advantages Extremely Low Occupancy Cost $6,000/month rent for 21,000+ square feet — a rare advantage that dramatically improves operating margins compared to most supermarkets. High-Traffic Fresh Meat Department Cut-to-order service highly valued by local customers Strong reputation for freshness and quality Consistent driver of foot traffic and repeat business Full Fresh Departments Fresh produce section In-house bakery Full-service deli Large, Efficient Store Layout 21,000+ sq. ft. allows for excellent merchandising Organized, customer-friendly layout Capacity for expanded product offerings and additional departments Strong Customer Base Established reputation in the community Loyal local customer following Consistent repeat traffic Excellent Accessibility Ample customer parking Easy access and strong visibility Established Operations Open 7 days per week Established staffing and operating systems in place Significant Growth Potential An experienced grocery operator can unlock meaningful upside through: Expanding prepared foods, deli, and hot food offerings Increasing private label and specialty product selections Introducing catering, meal solutions, or online ordering Implementing loyalty programs and modern marketing Improving merchandising and category management With the low occupancy cost and large footprint , the store provides a strong platform for operational improvements and revenue expansion. Ideal Buyer This opportunity is ideal for: Experienced grocery owner-operators Regional or multi-unit grocery operators seeking expansion Strategic buyers looking to enter or strengthen presence in Northern New York Operators focused on fresh departments and high-margin categories
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