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.
wholesale and distribution business for Sale in Colorado
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Other Retail
Durable Goods
Colorado Souvenir Wholesale Supplier
Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado 81631, United States
Eagle, Eagle County, CO 81631, US
Well-established wholesale souvenir business serving the Colorado and surrounding states gift and tourism industry. Operating successfully for 33 years, this business provides a curated catalog of unique, high-quality, creatively designed products, delivered on a timely basis that enhance the retail experience its customers offer in their stores. This is a turnkey operation with recurring revenue and strong client retention. • Stable client base with long-term relationships and repeat orders • Excellent reputation and referral base • Stable client base with long-term relationships • Reputation for being easy to work with • Strong product line and brand reputation • Independent rep salesforce • Real estate (warehouse) available for purchase, lease or the business may be relocated This business is ideal for an owner-operator or couple seeking a lifestyle business with growth opportunities or an existing wholesale company looking to gain a footprint in the Rocky Mountains and/or expand their product offerings. Customers include gift shops in National and State parks, airports, resort towns and other high-traffic tourist locations. Growth opportunities exist by adding products, expanding the geography served, purchasing direct from manufacturers in China and/or developing a retail e-commerce website. Retiring seller is looking to transition the business to new ownership for immediate continuation and growth. Assets include: approximately $250,000 in inventory at cost, the company’s name/reputation, website, warehouse racking/displays, catalog designs, independent distribution network, and more.
$400,000Asking Price
$500,000Revenue
$75,000Cash Flow
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Marinas & Fishing
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Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Fishing Rod & Component Inventory
Colorado, United States
CO, US
A unique opportunity is available to acquire a substantial inventory of fishing rod blanks, components, equipment, and related assets at a significant discount to their estimated retail value. Offered at $1.75 million, the transaction includes an extensive inventory with an estimated retail value of more than three times the asking price, creating an unusual asset-based acquisition opportunity for an industry participant, investor, distributor or entrepreneur capable of monetizing the inventory through multiple sales channels. The assets include a broad assortment of fishing equipment accumulated over many years, including significant quantities of rod building components and related merchandise. Of particular interest is an established proprietary fishing-rod brand with a long history and name recognition among collectors and fishing enthusiasts. The transaction includes substantial inventory associated with the brand, along with related trademarks and other intellectual property, providing a buyer with the opportunity not only to monetize existing inventory but potentially to revitalize and expand a recognized legacy brand. This opportunity is best suited for a buyer who recognizes the underlying value of the assets rather than evaluating the acquisition solely on the historical earnings of the existing business. Potential strategies include retail and e-commerce sales, wholesale distribution, liquidation of selected inventory, expansion of the proprietary brand, or integration into an existing outdoor-products or fishing-equipment operation. The combination of substantial tangible inventory, intellectual property, and an asking price representing a fraction of the estimated retail value of the included assets makes this a distinctive acquisition opportunity.
$1,750,000Asking Price
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for wholesale and distribution business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$810k
Median cash flow$129k
Median sale price$299k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$2.13m
Median cash flow$299k
Median sale price$914k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.8x
Over $2M
Median revenue$8.49m
Median cash flow$1.07m
Median sale price$4.27m
Multiple range3.3x - 5.7x
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.
What to know about wholesale and distribution business acquisitions
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Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating wholesale and distribution business acquisitions.
Examine inventory quality, not just quantity
Dead, obsolete, and slow-moving stock inflates the balance sheet; get an aged analysis and value it realistically.
Quantify supplier and customer concentration
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.
Confirm supplier agreements and exclusivities transfer
Distribution rights, territories, and pricing tiers are often the real asset and may not pass to a new owner.
Pressure-test margins and pricing power
Distribution margins are thin and exposed at both ends; understand gross margin by line and how much room exists when costs move.
Assess the warehouse, logistics, and systems
Facilities, fleet (new trucks run $80K–$150K each), and inventory systems drive the operation; tour the warehouse and budget deferred items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, but lenders watch working capital, concentration, and inventory quality closely. Transferable supplier agreements and clean, current inventory make these far easier to fund.