Revolving Door: Adirondack Businesses For Sale

 As we have written in previous posts, running a profitable business in a seasonal economy such as the Adirondack region, is very difficult. What's the right formula to achieve enduring success? Closing during mud season? Catering to locals and to summer or winter seasonal residents? Doing something unique? The answer seems elusive. Here is a sampling of some of the local Adirondack businesses for sale in the Old Forge area today:

The Old Mill, Restaurant, Old Forge, $1.450 million

Knotty Pine Restaurant, Old Forge, $899,000

Fourth Lake Housekeeping Cottages, Fourth Lake, $1.295 million

Hard Times Cafe, Restaurant, Eagle Bay, $550,000

Hodel's Adirondack Store, Retail, Inlet, $299,000

Byrne Dairy/Mobil, Convenience Store, Old Forge, $1.2 million

The Ole Barn, Restaurant and Bar, Inlet, $998,000