Rochester, NY
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
Rochester, NY
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$311,000
Everett, WA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$401,000
Fife, WA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
$647,000
Indianapolis, IN
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
$955,000
Concord, CA
Are you looking to break into the profitable auto parts industry with a proven, low-risk business? This established wholesale auto parts business—part of a well-known franchise model—is now available...
$400,000
Bettendorf, IA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
$548,000
Boston, MA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Burlington, Massachusetts region for $150,000. Seller financing available with $105,000 down. Currently grossing $501,589 per year and nets $106,289!...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $106,289
Phoenix, AZ
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Phoenix, Arizona area for $210,000! Company financing with $99,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $593,996 per year in sales and nets...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $81,271
Denver, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Parker, Elizabeth, Colorado region for $150,000! Currently generating $508,198 in yearly sales and nets $77,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $77,134
Philadelphia, PA
Tastykake Distribution Route for sale in the North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region for $170,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $57,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $84,136
Athens, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Athens, Georgia region for $170,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $102,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $84,656
Somerset, KY
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Russell Springs, Kentucky area for $85,000! Company financing with $14,800 down! Currently grossing an estimated $343,772 per year in sales...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $38,116
Seattle, WA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Seattle, Washington region for $220,000. Currently generating $911,768 in yearly sales and nets $140,701. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $140,701
$1,850,000
Kent County, RI
Houston, TX
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Houston, Conroe, League City, Richmond, Rosenburg, Texas area for $112,000! Currently grossing an estimated 221,441 units per year and nets $84,197! Well...
$112,000
Cash Flow: $84,197
Nassau County, NY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the North Nassau County, New York region for $176,500! Company related financing available with an estimated $84,500 down. In addition a 10% cash...
$176,500
Cash Flow: $88,140
Jenesh Napit
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving Queens County, NY
HedgeStone Business Advisors is a full-service, tech-forward brokerage that helps Main Street and lower middle-market owners exit successfully, while enabling tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to acquire cash-flowing companies. Based in New York, our team combines local insight with real market data, a growing list of buyers and sellers, and modern digital marketing to close deals faster, at higher multiples. We begin with a complimentary, realistic valuation and discreetly market each listing to our network of more than thirty thousand vetted buyers and SBA lenders. From diligence through financing and transition, both sellers and buyers receive dedicated guidance at every step. With over 250 businesses sold of all sizes, from $50,000 to over $50M, Hedgestone is the go-to firm when it comes to finding the right broker for you. Contact us for more.
Sarasota, FL
on Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Florida area for $120,000! Currently grossing an estimated 236,860 units per year and nets $78,052! Well established route with 47 accounts...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $78,052
Marble Falls, TX
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Marble Falls, Texas region for $75,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $47,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $50,596
Bronx, NY
Wise Chips Route for sale in the Bronx, New York area for $260,000! Seller financing available with an estimated $156,000 down! Currently generating an estimated $613,946 in yearly sales and nets...
$260,000
Cash Flow: $80,246
Manchester, NH
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Concord, Plymouth, New Hampshire region for $99,000. Currently grossing $264,628 per year and nets $61,256! Distributorship and territory is purchased through...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $61,256
Chicago, IL
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Suburban Chicago, Illinois area for $75,000! Currently grossing an estimated 134,201 units per year and nets $46,154! Well established route with 64 accounts...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $46,154
Indianapolis, IN
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Anderson, Indiana region for $85,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $32,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $50,245
Hartford, CT
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Middletown, Connecticut area for $90,000! Company financing with $25,600 down! Currently grossing an estimated $287,456 per year in sales and...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $44,306
Cincinnati, OH
$1,190,000
$470,000
Oceanside, CA
Mesa, AZ
$1,350,000
Astoria, NY
$140,000
Minnesota
$1,900,000
New Orleans, LA
$1,750,000
Nebraska
$1,875,000
Richboro, PA
$375,000
Bensalem, PA
$210,000
Bordentown, NJ
$210,000
Ohio
$1,750,000
Cranbrook, BC
$275,000
$450,000
Woodinville, WA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$2,495,000
California
$450,000
Union County, NJ
$95,000
Pompano Beach, FL
$57,900
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$5,000,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$999,500
Travis County, TX
$990,000
Colliers & Acquisitions
Colliers
Serving Salt Lake County, UT
Our team can advise you on business valuation and exit planning; market your company to a proprietary pool of well-capitalized, qualified, serious buyers; and negotiate a win-win transaction. We see your deal through to a successful close, utilizing a broad network of tax, lending and legal experts. We also help buyers find the right fit for their needs, whether as an owner-operator, a strategic acquirer or a financial investor. Partnering with the Bush Gordon M&A Team provides you with a significant advantage that can make the difference between a successful outcome and a failed deal.
Hamilton County, IN
$950,000
Lindenhurst, NY
$799,000
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Omaha, NE
$145,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Cash Flow: $574,000
Ohio
Austin, TX
$115,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$695,000
Peru
$18,000,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$330,000
Wholesale and distribution businesses are a pivotal part of the supply chain, operating in-between product manufacturers and retailer businesses. These businesses purchase goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or producers, benefiting from lower costs per unit, and then redistribute these goods in smaller quantities to various outlets, or in some cases, individual customers.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a wholesale and distribution business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of wholesale and distribution businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
539 |
Median Asking Price |
$699,750 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,360,213 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$238,099 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Wholesale & Distribution Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.38 |
2.33 |
Median |
0.58 |
3.07 |
Upper Quartile |
0.92 |
3.97 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Wholesale & Distribution Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a wholesale and distribution business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a wholesaler business is $699,750.
How much do wholesale and distribution business owners earn?
Wholesale and distribution business owners report median annual sales of $1,360,213 and annual owner earnings of $238,099. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a wholesale and distribution business?
Valuing a business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among wholesale and distribution businesses listed for sale range from 0.38 to 0.92, with the median at 0.58. Earnings multiples range from 2.33 to 3.97, with the median at 3.07. These values suggest a typical wholesale and distribution business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.07 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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