Hi Anjaneya. Buying a deli in NYC can be rewarding, but for someone without food service experience, it’s a steep hill. We know as we fund restaurants. There's thin margins and high fixed costs in this industry: Inventory control, waste management, regulatory compliance. I mention these not to diminish your dream but to make you aware. The best thing you can do if you go forward is to hire an experienced manager (or short term minority partner)with experience. It can be done with major effort. We would be happy to assist you financially when you are ready.

More than 50% of delis fail within the first five years, mainly due to poor location, intense competition, high rent, and operational challenges like inventory shrinkage and theft. Without prior food industry experience, the risk increases significantly because managing perishable inventory, labor, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations is complex and demanding, with many owners underestimating these factors