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Cattaraugus County, New York
Growing 100-Year-Old Business with Zero Local Competition
Asking Price
$150,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Becky DiSorbo
Name
Becky DiSorbo
Description
The business holds a true local monopoly: no competing sewing machine dealer or repair center exists within 50 miles, and customers routinely travel significant distances for its services. That position drives a durable recurring revenue stream of approximately 1,000 repair jobs annually, alongside new and pre-owned machine sales, trade-ins, parts, and accessories. Authorized Janome and Singer dealer status conveys with the sale, a meaningful barrier to new competition.
Additional strengths include a loyal multigenerational customer base, institutional relationships, low overhead, and an experienced technician with decades of tenure committed to staying post-sale. No technical repair experience is required, existing staff expertise plus seller transition support covers it.
Ideal for a sewing retailer or Janome/Singer dealer seeking territory expansion, a buyer wanting manageable low-overhead operations with recurring service revenue, or an entrepreneur with a retail or customer service background.
The new owner can expand the business in several key areas:
E-commerce sales of new and pre-owned machines, parts, and accessories.
Social media marketing and YouTube content targeting regional sewing enthusiasts.
Reintroduction of sewing and quilting classes (former revenue stream).
Expanded commercial accounts with schools, theaters, and alterations businesses.
Online auction or marketplace listings for vintage and pre-owned inventory.
Partnerships with quilting guilds and fabric retailers in the region.
Extended business hours.
Modernize back-office functions.
https://tworld.com/locations/New-York/buffalo/listings/Growing-100-Year-Old-Business-with-Zero-Local-Competition
Business Details
Year Established:
1924
Employees:
2
Reason for sale:
Retiring
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$650
Other Information
Listing Number:
1101-522427
Sales:
$126,498
Inventory:
$20,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:89375 / Listing Number 1101-522427
Business Category:
Retail Miscellaneous, Appliances
Keywords:
Transworld
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