Understand the working capital the business needs to run
Inventory and receivables tie up real cash between purchase and collection; establish the requirement and whether it's included. Working capital is often the biggest swing in the price.
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OPPORTUNITY This opportunity includes a 2 ½ year old unique retail franchise business. The business manufactures certain nondurable goods on site and has a nationally recognized name and brand. This company was started by the current owner from ground level. This is a turnkey franchise opportunity. This business is best suited for an owner operator to maximize existing cash flow and return on investment. An owner operator would only need 1-2 part-time employees for operations, thus increasing profit margins immediately. The current owner is only recently engaged in full-time operations. HIGHLIGHTS • 30% Compound Annual Growth Rate with cash flow from 2024 – 2025. • 2 ½ years of steadily increasing revenues & profitability. • Manufacturer – makes products onsite. • E-commerce development with franchisor. • Established franchisor and franchisee network to assist in business development. • Price includes all franchise fees and transfer fees. • Franchise Fee and Transfer Fee included in Asking Price. ASKING PRICE $330,000 Included in Asking Price Inventory = $50,000 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment = $30,000 Adjusted EBITDA = $60,458
This warehouse was home to a siding distributorship business. It housed over $500,000 of siding inventory, along with a woodworking shop for windows at one time. Currently the warehouse is vacant and the seller desires to sell the property. A lease may be available as well. Property highlights include; 1. +/- 16,975 square feet 2. Zoned Commercial / Industrial 3. 0.8 +/- acres of land 4. Three (3) overhead/drive-in doors 5. Office space / lobby area 6. Fully fenced and gated 7. Nearby regional and local businesses 8. Seller is motivated and flexible. ASKING PRICE $625,000 Address: 100 E. 11th Street North Little Rock, AR 72114
National transaction benchmarks for wholesale and distribution 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 wholesale and distribution business acquisitions.
Inventory and receivables tie up real cash between purchase and collection; establish the requirement and whether it's included. Working capital is often the biggest swing in the price.
Dead, obsolete, and slow-moving stock inflates the balance sheet; get an aged analysis and value it realistically.
A key manufacturer or a few large accounts can carry the business and walk; if a senior rep with a big attached book leaves at close, you lose it. Review terms and exclusivity.
Distribution rights, territories, and pricing tiers are often the real asset and may not pass to a new owner.
Distribution margins are thin and exposed at both ends; understand gross margin by line and how much room exists when costs move.
Facilities, fleet (new trucks run $80K–$150K each), and inventory systems drive the operation; tour the warehouse and budget deferred items.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.