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...
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
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
$450,000
Woodinville, WA
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
Demetri Jim Venetos
Florida Business Exchange, Inc.
Serving Pinellas County, FL
One of the largest and best independently owned business Brokerages in Florida with the best-trained intermediaries.
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
Austin, TX
$115,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$695,000
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Peru
$18,000,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$330,000
Louisville, KY
$949,000
California
$349,000
Fort Worth, TX
Sanford, FL
$800,000
Saint Charles, MO
$750,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,000,000
Colchester, VT
$155,000
Yellowstone County, MT
$3,500,000
$950,000
Tavernier, FL
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Costa Rica
$4,500,000
Margate, FL
$350,000
Illinois
$1,467,986
Hidalgo County, TX
$4,500,000
New Port Richey, FL
$330,000
Staten Island, NY
$450,000
Toms River, NJ
$450,000
Ted Martinez
Transworld Business Advisors of Northern Idaho
Serving Kootenai County, ID
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
Washoe County, NV
$10,000,000
Sarasota, FL
$300,000
$975,000
Williamson County, IL
Tampa, FL
$37,000,000
$29,999
Medley, FL
$399,000
$2,750,000
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Kirklyn, PA
$500,000
New Jersey
$45,000
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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