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 Texas
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Other Wholesalers & Distributors
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8379 Margarita Machine Leasing / Sales - Great Service Over 20 Years
Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, TX, US
This frozen beverage solution company has established itself as a dominant regional player in the frozen beverage equipment sector over its 20-year history. Operating in the greater Houston area extending into Galveston including landmark locations, the company has successfully diversified its revenue streams across sales, rentals, leases, repairs, and proprietary mix sales. Its business model capitalizes on both commercial (bars, restaurants, clubs) and consumer (party/event) markets, providing resilience against economic fluctuations. The company's key value proposition is as a "one-stop shop," offering comprehensive services supported by in-house expertise. This vertically integrated approach, combined with a focus on low overhead and competitive pricing, has resulted in strong customer loyalty and recurring revenue, particularly from its commercial leases. The company's operational strengths are evident in its use of commercial-grade equipment for rentals—ensuring reliability—and its established logistics for delivery, setup, and pickup within a defined service area.
$350,000
$158,355Revenue
$108,961Cash Flow
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Other Manufacturing
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
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Large Capacity Contract Distiller & Copacker at a Fraction of Capacity
Texas, United States
TX, US
Listed for asset value! Co Packaging Specialist. This is a great opportunity to own an operating distillery for a fraction of it’s value that is producing a fraction of it’s capacity. The current seller went through some struggles and are recovering. While many customers regularly purchase, the financial load is just overwhelming and they are offering their facility to a new owner. They are however willing to stay on for at least several years to help with operations if you would like them to. To build this distillery out new, it would take over $10,000,000.00. You can purchase today for a huge discount. And with a bit of additional investment, quickly increase capacity exponentially. You can scale the production to the levels that you have the energy for. Currently producing: Agave Whiskey Vodka Gin Rum RTD’s (Limited) The current owner is motivated and is certainly open to listening to offers. For details contact Jeff Bach at 314-941-8530 of email [email protected]
$3,900,000
$1,000,000Revenue
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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$300k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$2.17m
Median cash flow$295k
Median sale price$900k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.8x
Over $2M
Median revenue$8.49m
Median cash flow$1.09m
Median sale price$4.34m
Multiple range3.5x - 5.9x
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.