Retail
NY
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
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SBA financeability
Businesses in retail trade 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.
Retail Trade benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
2.2%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$250,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, TD Bank, National Association.
Based on 13,075 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
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Business description
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, independent designer, manufacturer, and retailer of women’s high-fashion footwear. For almost three decades, the founder/owner of these two retail locations has designed his own styles, created his own brands and manufactured the product in Italy. Shoe styles range from high, medium, and low heels to flats, boots, sneakers, and sandals. Accessories include beautiful handbags, evening bags and totes. Focused on his concept of high fashion and comfort at reasonable prices, revenue comes from brick-and-mortar retail, online & catalog sales, and wholesale, with sales per square foot as high as $250. Growth opportunities include improved marketing, ecommerce development and new locations. Owner is open to continuing as a consultant. Pandemic years aside (2020-2021), the business has consistently produced SDE in the $1 million range (25% to 33% SDE margin). 2022 was one of the best years ever for this business with sales topping $3.5 million and SDE just under $1.2 million.<br /><br /> https://tworld.com/locations/NY/ny/listings/Profitable-independent-Fashion-Footwear-Designer-Retail-Stores
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