Most owners I talk to in New York want the same thing: a real sale, without the whole neighborhood knowing about it. That's how it should work. Your store should never be posted publicly, and your details should go to a buyer only after you say OK, one buyer at a time.
Buyers will ask about the same few things first: the lease, the age of the equipment, utility costs, and steady revenue. Having clear answers ready — even rough ones — makes every conversation faster.
Extra income matters too. Wash and fold, pickup and delivery, and commercial accounts all make a store more attractive, because they show the business is more than quarters in machines.
If you're thinking about selling in New York, the first step is a quiet conversation. Tell me where you're at and I'll come back with what your store could sell for and who's looking.