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Eastern Canada Specialty Food Distributor - $12M+ Revenue

Ontario, Canada
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Asking Price-
Revenue$12m
EBITDA$600k
Cash Flow-
Description
A profitable, well-established wholesale food distribution business serving one of Canada's fastest-growing ethnic food categories is available for acquisition. Operating for 20 years from a GTA-based distribution facility, the business has more than doubled in revenue over the past five years and is currently tracking $12M+ in annual sales with expanding margins. The company serves a highly diversified customer base across Eastern Canada through long-standing supplier relationships and a deep product catalog. Business Highlights - Trailing revenue of $12M+ with consistent gross margins above 22% - Normalized EBITDA of $600K+ with margin expansion underway - Customer base of several hundred active accounts spanning ethnic grocers, supermarket chains, and food service operators across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and the Maritimes - Top customer represents less than 3% of revenue (excellent diversification) - Catalog of over 1,800 SKUs across multiple product categories - Network of 40+ established supplier relationships in Canada and the United States - 20+ trained employees and a fleet of nine delivery trucks - Leased distribution facility with renewal option in place - Owner-operator transitioning out, willing to support a structured handover Growth Opportunities Active expansion plans into mainstream supermarket chains, geographic extension into Western Canada, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channel development, and adjacent ethnic food category extension leveraging existing distribution infrastructure. Transaction Terms Asking Price: Available upon NDA execution Structure: Share sale preferred for tax-efficient treatment to vendors Qualified buyers will be required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving the Confidential Information Memorandum.
Real Estate
Leased
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$392k
Inventory
$820kIncluded in Asking Price
Business is
Relocatable
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 22
Year Established
2005
Reason Selling
Retirement
Facilities & Assets
11,739 sq. ft.
Support & Training
Owner offers transitional training and support
Growth Opportunities
Considerable growth potential into both new grocery chains and new geographies
Related Categories
Food Manufacturing for Sale
Other Wholesale Business for Sale
Business for Sale in Ontario
Asking Price-