Inspect the equipment and the capex runway
Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.
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Located on the outskirts of the St. Louis metro. For the experienced, this is a rare opportunity. Exceptional brew pub, brewery, entertainment facility and kitchen all in one. Operating with growing revenue. Over $1,000,000 in 2025 operating part time for less than 9 months. Great additional location for an operating brewery or a chance to run your own operation. The owner is leasing the operation fully turn key. With the right relationship, the brand and recipes are even a possibility. For full details contact Jeff Bach at 314-941-8530 ask for listing #525JB
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This growing Missouri-based distillery is positioned to become a significant regional player in the spirits industry and is seeking a strategic partner or financial investor to support its next phase of growth. The business has established a strong operational and brand foundation, and ownership has developed a clear and achievable expansion plan. The company currently operates multiple well-recognized spirits brands supported by reliable supplier relationships, with additional import brands in development. The operation includes a fully built-out tasting room and owned real estate, experienced staff, localized distribution, and an active export business. Revenues continue to trend upward, and the business is operating at break-even, with profitability achievable when start-up expenses are added back. This opportunity is well-suited for an investor seeking entry into the growing spirits market through an established platform with infrastructure already in place. For more information contact Jeff Bach at 314-941-8530 or email [email protected] Ask about listing #524JB
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A first-mover cultural wellness ecosystem operating at the intersection of functional consumer packaged goods, immersive media, and advanced artificial intelligence. Distinguishing itself from traditional commodity brands, the Company leverages a proprietary "belief economy" architecture that intertwines high-engagement narrative storyworlds with "Ethical AI" wellness agents, effectively driving customer acquisition costs to near zero while fostering deep brand loyalty among underserved faith-identified and "sober curious" demographics. The platform creates a closed-loop revenue model by combining a portfolio of federally compliant, whole-plant consumable rituals—anchored by a category-defining beverage additive—with high-margin, recurring digital subscriptions. Supported by a "locked" leadership collective of industry veterans and a scalable, pre-rescheduling operational infrastructure, the business offers a turnkey opportunity to dominate a massive, untapped market vertical with significant regulatory upside and immediate commercial momentum.
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This established food manufacturer produces its own recognized line of products and also serves as a co-packer for several well-known brands. The facility is equipped with modern, automated systems that provide significant excess capacity, allowing production to scale—potentially doubling or more—within the existing footprint. Additional growth opportunities exist beyond simply increasing current product volume. While the business experienced recent pressure from rising material and labor costs, operations have stabilized and profitability is improving in 2025 compared to 2024. A skilled team, proven processes, and longstanding customer relationships are already in place. The business is priced near the value of its equipment, creating a compelling opportunity for an operator interested in making targeted investments to unlock further growth. The seller is committed to a smooth transition and is willing to provide extensive training. They are also open to staying on in a long-term role under the right arrangement. Contact Jeff Bach for more information at 314-941-8530 or email [email protected] ask about listing #522JB
National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.
Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.
Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.
Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.
Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.
Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.
Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.