Minneapolis, MN
Established 20 years in business snack and food wholesaler. We sell to mostly independent convenience stores, gas stations, meat markets, halal, Asian and Mexican markets and grocery. Long standing...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Minneapolis, MN
Established 20 years in business snack and food wholesaler. We sell to mostly independent convenience stores, gas stations, meat markets, halal, Asian and Mexican markets and grocery. Long standing...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Palm City, FL
Lovin Life Apparel was designed for all who Love & Appreciate those Wonderful Moments in Life. From Sunrises to Sunsets, from Walking on the Beach to Hiking in the Mountains; from Fishing, Surfing,...
$89,000

This company enjoys a significant market share in its MSA’s which are experiencing robust economic growth relative to the rest of the United States. While the seller has built a company infrastructure...
$4,400,000
Cash Flow: $1,130,000

Raleigh, NC
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Raleigh, North Carolina area for $163,000! Company financing available with $21,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $507,468 per year...
$163,000
Cash Flow: $74,450
Boston, MA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts area for $170,000. Currently grossing $446,524 per year and nets an estimated $96,720! Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $96,720
Boston, MA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Boston, Massachusetts area for $380,000. Currently grossing $1,061,736 per year and nets an estimated $249,496! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $249,496
Kansas City, MO
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Saint Joseph, Missouri region for $196,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $111,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$196,000
Cash Flow: $109,646
Springdale, AR
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Springdale AR-$115,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $132,080
Rock Hill, SC
UTZ Foods Route For Sale in Rock Hill SC-$109,000 Enter NC-53869 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/utz-foods-charlotte-nc-nc-53869/ #Ownaroute...
$109,000
Cash Flow: $81,380
Fort Worth, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Euless and Bedford, Texas region for $105,000! Currently generating $621,014 in yearly sales and nets $77,064. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $77,064
Fort Myers, FL
Highly profitable equipment distributor serving multiple industries, recently launched a dedicated division to grow a new product line, supported by its own inventory and marketing infrastructure....
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,300,000
Volusia County, FL
Don't miss out on this incredible chance to become the proud owner of an established restaurant supply business in beautiful East Central Florida! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey with...
$265,000
Cumming, GA
A very established and successful Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in Cumming , Georgia area for $410,000! Company financing available with $85,000 down! Currently grossing an...
$410,000
Cash Flow: $258,592
$300,000
Philadelphia, PA
Charlottesville, VA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Charlottesville, Virginia region for $190,000! Currently generating $670,072 in yearly sales and nets $118,771. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $118,771
Pinellas County, FL
Cellphone Wholesaler Business – Profitable, Turnkey, Growth Ready The Company is a Tampa Bay, Florida-based wholesale distributor of fully functional, unlocked Certified Apple iPhones and related...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $77,553
Jay Shrewder
Global Business Brokers LLC
Serving Tulsa County, OK
GLOBAL BUSINESS BROKERS • Proven track record of business closings • Higher closing ratios • Ready access to buyers and sellers throughout the US • We excel at matching buyers and sellers • Experienced and credentialed business brokers • Highest standards of business ethics You are an expert at running your business! We are experts at assisting business owners in the sale of their business AND reaching their goal of maximum return on their investment! A business broker is in a better position to perform this function than the owner as he is focused on the successful completion of the deal. The owner will be allowed to focus on operating a profitable business. Selling a business is often emotional for the business owner. An intermediary will act on behalf of the owner and will establish a strong negotiating position without compromising the goodwill and relationship between the principal parties. An intermediary will increase the opportunity to receive maximum value for the business owner. A business broker is a skilled professional with established relationships with many professional organizations which are required to complete the transfer of ownership. These relationships will prove to be extremely beneficial to the business owner and the buyers. An business owner could experience disaster if his employees or competition found out about a pending sale of the business. Employees, customers, suppliers and competitors' relationships can be damaged causing ultimately hurting the chances for potential sale. A business broker will preserve the confidentiality of the selling company during the process of marketing the business and only share information with those signed to a confidentiality agreement. Intermediary As an intermediary, a business broker will provide the business owner with strategic information regarding market timing, market conditions, market price, financing options, structuring the transaction and other information that is advantageous to the owner.
Scottsdale, AZ
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a stable business only requiring part-time hours from the solo owner-operator who is home-based and travels to art shows 1-2 times per month. The seller is...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Brooklyn, NY
Founded in 2010 with the goal of producing a quality and affordable craft vodka, this family-owned and operated business is predominately a craft distiller/spirits manufacturer. They directly...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $254,758
Ohio
This well-established wholesale contract apparel decorator has been serving the promotional products industry for four decades. Known for reliability, quality, and long-term distributor relationships,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $366,738
Anaheim, CA
We are a distributor of various items to a large utility in Southern California. The business is very straight forward with good margins and room to grow. The real value here is getting in with a...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED AMAZON WHOLESALE BUSINESS - $1.35M ANNUAL REVENUE Turnkey eCommerce opportunity specializing in natural and shelf-stable grocery products with proven 5-year operating history and strong...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Adams County, PA
Picture yourself owning a thriving outdoor power equipment dealership that's become the go-to destination for homeowners and contractors throughout South Central Pennsylvania. This established...
$505,000
Cash Flow: $196,113
Bordentown, NJ
Net an average of $1,350 per week delivering only 3 days per week (25 hours per week). Route is being split due to growth, a new owner should be able to increase sales 20%. This route picks up product...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $69,878
Harleysville, PA
Net an average of $3,300 per week after all expenses. This route picks up product in Bellmawr New Jersey and delivers to towns in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Included with the purchase of this route is...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $169,385
$535,000
Overland Park, KS
Austin, TX
30+ year established distributor of industrial machine safety and guarding products serving regulated manufacturing industries. Hybrid business model combines product distribution with specialized...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $396,852
Austin, TX
Profitable industrial safety equipment distribution and installation company serving nationwide customer base with exclusive U.S. distribution rights for advanced press brake guarding technology....
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,276,359
Crestview, FL
Utz Potato Chips and Pretzel Route for sale in the Crestview, Florida region for $99,000! Company financing available with an estimated $18,000 down. Currently grossing an estimated $366,392 per year...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $56,378
Pennsylvania
This well-established aluminum-casting foundry has been serving industrial and OEM clients across North America for more than five decades. The Company is recognized for delivering precision aluminum...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $680,000
Fort Myers, FL
ST. Armands Bread route for sale Asking Price 195,000. Net yearly income 104,000! Route is turn key start making money day 1!!! Less than two year ROI!! Work 3/4 days a week! 5 hours a day! Part time...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Fort Worth, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Colleyville, Texas region for $85,000! Currently generating $428,012 in yearly sales and nets $57,096. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $57,096
Raleigh, NC
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Garner, North Carolina area for $170,000! Company financing with $29,000 down! Currently grossing $574,964 per year in sales and nets an...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $88,348
Virginia
For over 30 years, this established Central Virginia business has provided fitness equipment sales, repairs, and preventive maintenance to universities, corporations, and apartment facilities. This is...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $177,016
Lake Stevens, WA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Lake Stevens WA-$190,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $177,369
New Philadelphia, OH
Mission Foods Route For Sale New Philadelphia OH- $109,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Salsa #Mission...
$109,000
Cash Flow: $105,279
$52,000
New Haven County, CT
Everett, WA
TRANSFORM YOUR INVESTMENT INTO A BEVERAGE EMPIRE: Two Synergistic Businesses Delivering Immediate Market Dominance Step into ownership of nationally recognized beverage brands generating tens of...
$21,000,000
Dunkirk, MD
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Dunkirk, Maryland region for $148,000! Currently expected to generate $524,208 in yearly sales and net $84,361. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$148,000
Cash Flow: $84,361
Bryan, OH
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Bryan and Wauseon, Ohio area for $135,000! Company financing available with $17,000 down! Currently grossing $677,144 per year in sales and...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $122,768
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
Based in Northern Michigan, the Company specializes in interior design services, home design, kitchen design, custom cabinetry, and fine furnishings. Serving the high-end residential market, the...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $114,835
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
A full line distributor of stainless steel, aluminum, carbon and alloy steels, the business provides a versatile array of high-capacity processing capabilities that include bandsaw, plate saw and...
$9,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,200,000
Sacramento County, CA
$2.5 million used copier wholesale distributor. This distributor, primarily sells Konica-Minolta and Ricoh, is very profitable with EBIT and EBITDA returns ranging from 11% to 15% in each of last four...
$1,850,000
EBITDA: $375,000
Fulton County, GA
People love their pets! Capitalize on the growing trend of feeding pets a healthy diet. Pets and their owners rave over our ancestral recipes. Wholesaler and B2C web distributor for sale. Profitable...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $9,000
Clarksville, TN
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Clarksville, Tennessee region for $160,000! Currently expected to generate $724,724 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $145,887. Distributorship and...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $145,887
Mike Luitgaarden
CTA
Serving King County, WA
CTA is a leading Northwest mergers & acquisitions – business brokerage firm focused on the sale of privately held companies and businesses generally within a value range of $400,000 to $16,000,000. Our integrated process matches our client’s businesses with vetted acquirers in a confidential manner achieving exceptional sale success results. CTA associates possess the current market knowledge, transactional experience, and necessary abilities, to efficiently facilitate every step in the sale process and achieve the win – win results typically needed for a successful transition of a company. Our associates have been active in the Pacific Northwest region mergers & acquisitions - business brokerage marketplace since 2005. As a priority, we understand the importance of having your company sale facilitated by experts who can manage the complexity and nuances of a successful transaction which, in many cases, is our client’s life work and a primary asset. In addition, we are a performance based firm and do not charge any upfront fees, retainers, or monthly administration fees for representation. We team with our clients and only succeed when our clients succeed.
Louisville, KY
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Louisville KY-$70,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #SnydersLance #SnydersPretzels #KettleChips #CapeCodChips #LateJuly...
$70,000
Cash Flow: $49,546
North Houston, TX
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Northside Houston, Texas region for $130,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $53,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $95,784
$1,250,000
Bonner County, ID
King County, WA
For over 15 years, this successful company has focused on alternative engagement and wedding rings for all genders and partnerships, and has been designing, crafting and selling their eco-friendly...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $185,000
San Diego, CA
This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...
$49,000
Cartersville, GA
We provide Commercial grade carpet for the hospitality industry, retail, offices as well as custom mats and area rugs, we are offering a great opportunity for entrepreneurs or established business...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Marietta, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Marietta, Georgia region for $175,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $104,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $111,658
Nassau County, NY
LISTING ID # 36881 This fast-growing wholesale distribution business has experienced six-figure year-over-year revenue increases over the past two years, making it an exceptional acquisition...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Two Texas-based companies for sale together. One specializing in the transportation of raw milk. This company is authorized for interstate commerce, holding both USDOT and Motor Carrier numbers. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $763,494
Tempe, AZ
Profitable Organic Juice Business with 8-Year B2B Clients | Scalable | Minimal Daily Involvement This is your chance to take over a turnkey organic juice company that has been thriving for over 8...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $39,071
Wholesale and distribution businesses are a pivotal part of the supply chain, operating in-between product manufacturers and retailer businesses. These businesses purchase goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or producers, benefiting from lower costs per unit, and then redistribute these goods in smaller quantities to various outlets, or in some cases, individual customers.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a wholesale and distribution business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of wholesale and distribution businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
539 |
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Median Asking Price |
$699,750 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,360,213 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$238,099 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Wholesale & Distribution Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.38 |
2.33 |
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Median |
0.58 |
3.07 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.92 |
3.97 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Wholesale & Distribution Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a wholesale and distribution business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a wholesaler business is $699,750.
How much do wholesale and distribution business owners earn?
Wholesale and distribution business owners report median annual sales of $1,360,213 and annual owner earnings of $238,099. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a wholesale and distribution business?
Valuing a business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among wholesale and distribution businesses listed for sale range from 0.38 to 0.92, with the median at 0.58. Earnings multiples range from 2.33 to 3.97, with the median at 3.07. These values suggest a typical wholesale and distribution business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.07 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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