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Building Material & Hardware Stores
Durable Goods
Building Material & Hardware Stores
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Electric Supplies Distribution Company
Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Davidson County, TN, US
The Company was founded in 1996 and has operated from a single location under one owner for three decades. It is organized as a Tennessee limited liability company under a manager-managed structure. Day-to-day operations, purchasing and accounting are run by long-tenured employees; the owner has stepped back from daily involvement and is seeking to sell the Company and retire. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
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$18,000,000Revenue
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Durable Goods
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Durable Goods
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WILMAX
Pennsylvania, United States
PA, US
Established over 11 years, this hospitality products import and distribution company specializes in supplying premium tabletop and foodservice solutions to restaurants, hotels, catering groups, and distributors across the United States and the Caribbean. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, design-forward products that combine durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Its product portfolio includes an extensive range of fine porcelain dinnerware, featuring elegant, fully vitrified pieces designed for heavy commercial use. Complementing this core offering is a diverse selection of borosilicate glassware—lightweight, thermal shock-resistant, and suitable for both hot and cold applications—along with crystal-clear beverageware, tea and coffee service items, and specialty serving pieces . The company also distributes stainless steel flatware and kitchen tools known for their durability and corrosion resistance, as well as eco-friendly bamboo and acacia wood serving products that offer both sustainability and visual distinction . With hunderds of SKUs across multiple product categories, the business serves a wide range of hospitality concepts, from casual dining to upscale establishments. Operating through established import channels and a scalable distribution network, the company benefits from long-standing customer relationships, repeat business, and strong regional demand. This asset sale presents an opportunity for a buyer to acquire a well-positioned platform in the hospitality supply sector with immediate revenue potential and significant growth opportunities through expanded distribution, private labeling, and e-commerce channels. Buyer will need to acquire the current inventory of approx. $400K as part of the company purchase.
$150,000Asking Price
$206,317Revenue
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Durable Goods
Durable Goods
Patented Sprint Resistance Trainer, NFL & D1 Base, 60% Net Margin
Texas, United States
TX, US
Patent-protected athletic performance and speed training equipment brand, founded in 2013 and operated since by its two owners. The company designs its product, imports it from a long-standing overseas manufacturer, and sells direct through its own website to professional sports organizations, NCAA Division I athletic departments, United States service academies, private training facilities, and individual coaches and trainers. The customer base spans professional football, baseball, and soccer, major-conference college athletic departments, and international buyers including a UK catalog reseller that places recurring bulk orders. It is exceptionally diversified: no single customer represents more than roughly one percent of cumulative lifetime sales. The company does not discount for volume. Professional teams pay list price. Lifetime revenue is approximately $8.6 million across roughly 3,500 units shipped, and 2023, 2024, and 2025 each set a new company sales record. The technical advantage is a concentric-only resistance mechanism protected by a U.S. utility patent with roughly five and a half to six years of remaining term. Resistance decreases slightly as the athlete accelerates, so the device does not alter natural running form. That is the opposite of elastic band trainers, which increase resistance with distance from the anchor and progressively distort stride. Because the device pulls in one direction only and stops the moment the athlete stops, injury risk is materially lower. There has never been a reported injury claim in more than a decade in the field. Economics are strong and improving. Gross margin ran 70.9% in 2024, 72.5% in 2025, and 76.3% year to date through July 2026, on a product priced at roughly four to five times landed cost. Recast owner earnings were approximately $595,000 in 2024, $630,000 in 2025, and $705,000 on a trailing twelve month basis, a net margin near 60% on a two-owner operating model. The company carries no debt. Operations are simple and highly transferable. Product arrives by container from a single overseas manufacturer, a relationship held for the entire life of the business with no missed or short shipment and only one modest cost increase across 13 to 14 years. Confirmed, paid online orders ship from inventory within a day or two. There is no proprietary system beyond a standard credit card processor, and ownership estimates a new operator could competently run roughly 95% of the business within one week. The clearest opportunity is that all of this was achieved with no sales function. Ownership has never employed a salesperson, a marketing hire, or a CRM. Growth has been almost entirely word of mouth, driven by product performance and by strength coaches who reorder when they move to a new program. Coaching turnover, a headwind for most vendors, functions here as a built-in reorder mechanism. Paid marketing has run at roughly 6% to 10% of revenue on a single narrow channel. Unscaled levers already in motion: a recently launched Amazon channel producing unprompted daily sales, recurring self-initiated bulk orders from an established catalog dealer, prior retail placement with a major fitness retailer, documented unsolicited demand from adjacent sports, and long-standing international relationships never cultivated. Asking price is for the business. Inventory of approximately $367,800 is purchased at close in addition to the asking price. Facility is a leased warehouse of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet; the business is fully portable. Pre-qualified for SBA 7(a). Ownership will transition for a year or more and is open to retaining a minority stake. A signed non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification are required. All figures are unaudited and subject to verification. I
$2,600,000Asking Price
$1,178,687Revenue
$704,582Cash Flow
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Industrial & Commercial Machinery
Durable Goods
Industrial & Commercial Machinery
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$1.8M EBITDA - Supplier for Poultry Processing Plants
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States
Lincoln County, NC, US
The Company is a dedicated, full-service supplier and consulting platform built exclusively for poultry processing plants across North America. The Company generated $8.3M in 2025 revenue with Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.8M, expanding EBITDA margin to 22%. Diversified, Low-Concentration Base No single processing plant exceeds 5% of revenue across a national customer base — limiting reliance on any one account. Patented, Safety-Engineered Moat Exclusive Easy Change picking technology and decades of picking-room expertise are not easily replicated by generic suppliers. Margin Expansion Gross margin expanded from 35% to 44% and Adjusted EBITDA margin nearly tripled in two years, with runway remaining from inventory and marketing investment. Founded in 2005, the Company has built a business around patented, safety-engineered picking technology, same-day parts fulfillment, and over two decades of category-specific expertise — serving customers across U.S. and Puerto Rico. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
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$8,300,000Revenue
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Durable Goods
Durable Goods
Beer/Soda Distributor - Liquor License INCLUDED
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Dauphin County, PA, US
The business is part of a strip center on a highly traveled main road and known for its location with a variety of other businesses and a local restaurant and a large parking lot for all businesses within the center. Under Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations, the license must remain in Dauphin County, however it is relocatable to any location within Dauphin County. The owner has a solid reputation for sales and variety of products, and great relationships with local beer wholesalers. In addition, the license is an Importing Distributor (ID), which means that other brands of beer, ales, lagers, etc., can be imported from outside of Pennsylvania.
$375,000Asking Price
$1,031,219Revenue
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Nondurable Goods
Nondurable Goods
Established Women Owned Food Wholesaler | $1.4M Revenue
Cook County, Illinois, United States
Cook County, IL, US
This well-established food wholesaler has been a trusted supplier for over three decades, generating over $1.4 million in gross sales in 2025. The business has built excellent, long-standing client partnerships and a reputation for reliability in a consistently high-demand sector. 100% of revenue is generated through prepackaged snacks, with a heavy emphasis on recurring orders from cafeterias located within hospitals, schools, office buildings, airports, hotel gift shops, and national parks. All products are drop shipped directly from the manufacturer, eliminating the need for warehousing or inventory management. As a result, the business can be efficiently operated from a small office or home office setup. Its curated product portfolio aligns with a strong market demand, positioning the company for a continued stability and scalability. With a solid operational foundation in place, a new owner can capitalize on significant growth opportunities through expanded distribution, new product lines, or deeper market penetration. Offered at $500,000, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire a profitable, relationship-driven business with a long track record of success and clear upside potential.
$500,000Asking Price
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Marinas & Fishing
All Non-Classifiable Establishments
Other Retail
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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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Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
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.
$350,000Asking Price
$158,355Revenue
$108,961Cash Flow
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Durable Goods
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Durable Goods
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E-Commerce Driven Custom Production & Nationwide Fulfillment Business
Confidential
Confidential
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-growth custom production and nationwide fulfillment business generating $1.31 million in annual cash flow. The company leverages proprietary technology, streamlined workflows, and vertically integrated operations to produce and fulfill customized products for customers across the United States. Operating on an efficient print-on-demand model, the business minimizes inventory risk while providing rapid turnaround times, exceptional quality, and scalable production capabilities. Its diversified customer base, multi-channel e-commerce presence, and automated systems have created a profitable platform with significant room for expansion. Importantly, the owners operate the business on a semi-absentee basis, supported by an experienced management team and established processes that oversee day-to-day operations. Key Highlights • $1.31 million annual cash flow (2025) • Owners run the business on a semi-absentee basis • Scalable custom production and nationwide fulfillment platform • Proprietary software and technology-driven workflows • Diversified multi-channel e-commerce revenue streams • No customer concentration • Significant unused production capacity for future growth • Experienced management team and trained workforce • Strong margins and operational efficiencies Growth Opportunities The business offers numerous avenues for continued expansion, including: • Adding new SKUs and customized product lines • Expanding to additional online marketplaces and advertising platforms • Increasing digital marketing initiatives and customer acquisition • Further leveraging existing production capacity without significant capital investment With scalable infrastructure already in place, a new owner can capitalize on multiple proven opportunities to accelerate revenue growth and profitability. Buyer financial qualification and NDA required prior to receiving confidential information.
$4,300,000Asking Price
$4,000,000Revenue
$1,310,035Cash Flow
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Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Other Wholesalers & Distributors
Profitable Independent Distribution Route Business
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Los Angeles County, CA, US
Thriving Independent Distributor Business for Sale. Take advantage of this thriving independent distributor business with established store routes. There is significant growth potential for a new owner by increasing store accounts. Annual Gross Income: $75,000 – $80,000. 3 days for delivery and 3 days of Merchandising. Included in the Sale: 2012 Ford truck and specialty carts. Non-owner operated. Asking Price: $110,000 For more information call Agent: Kevin Collins 818-358-7108
$110,000Asking 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
GW
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.