Wholesale & Distribution Businesses for Sale

Explore 711 wholesale & distribution businesses for sale across the United States. Wholesale trade and distribution

Active Listings
711
Median Asking Price
$775K
Median SDE
$225K
Median Multiple
3.5x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$5.5M
Average SDE
$454K
Listed in Last 30 Days
322
Added This Week
57

Median figures are computed over the 609 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 711 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Apr 22

Leather Products Distributor for Sale in Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
$1.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$400K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This Southeast-based leather distribution company has operated for three decades, building a diversified model that spans both retail and wholesale channels supported by exclusive distribution agreements on select product lines. Proprietary inventory rights create competitive differentiation that standard distributors cannot easily replicate. Comprehensive operational software and a tenured workforce offer a buyer a turnkey platform with established supplier relationships and loyal customers.

Apr 7

Industrial Manufacturer & Distributor for Sale in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
$1.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$400K
Multiple:4.5x
Why Buy

Established Profitable wholesale & distribution business serving the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $1M–$2M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Apr 4

Branded Apparel & Merchandise for Sale in New York

NY
$1.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$500K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

A fully remote, scalable branded apparel and promotional merchandise company serving organizations, schools, and businesses through a one-stop platform covering concept development, design, sourcing, production, and distribution. The business generates $500K in annual cash flow at a one-third margin and operates without a physical footprint, enabling location-independent ownership and straightforward scalability. A diversified client base across multiple verticals reduces concentration risk and provides recurring demand from organizations with ongoing uniform and promotional needs.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Fire & Safety Equipment for Sale in Indiana

IN
$1.4MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$355K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This Indiana-based fire and safety equipment business has spent over two decades supplying fire, EMS, and safety clients across multiple states, building a diversified and loyal customer base spanning commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors. Revenue exceeds $2.9M annually with solid cash flow, underpinned by recurring demand for compliance-driven safety products. The business offers a new owner an established distribution platform with long-standing client relationships and a strong regional reputation.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Marble Import & Distribution for Sale in New York

NY
$1.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:7.2x
Why Buy

This specialty marble importer and distributor has operated for 28 years, building an extensive customer base in a niche, high-margin natural stone market. Approximately $1 million in inventory and equipment is included in the sale price, providing immediate asset value and operational readiness for a new owner. The seller's willingness to remain involved and offer equity partnership options provides unusual flexibility in deal structure for an acquiring buyer.

Jun 10

Fresh Produce Importer for Sale in Miami

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
$430KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

A Miami-based import and export business specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from Central and South America and distributed to retailers, importers, and supermarket chains in the US, Canada, and Europe. The business operates with minimal fixed costs through established freight forwarding partnerships, keeping overhead lean while accessing global logistics infrastructure. A multi-decade promoter track record and deep grower and distributor relationships represent the core value for an acquiring partner.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Lubricants & Oil Distributor for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$749KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$252K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This South Florida lubricants and truck parts distributor generates $252K in SDE on a $749K asking price, selling a diversified product line of diesel engine oils, hydraulic fluids, synthetic motor oils, and related truck components. The business was established in 2019 and has built a customer base across the commercial trucking and fleet maintenance sectors in a high-activity logistics market. A fully domestically sourced product portfolio adds supply chain resilience and potential marketing differentiation.

Aug 16

Wholesale Floral Distributor for Sale in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI
$800KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This Hawaii-based wholesale floral distributor serves florists, event planners, and retailers across the Hawaiian islands and holds a uniquely defensible geographic position as the market's primary supplier of silk flowers, tropical arrangements, and décor items. The business generates $200K in SDE on $3.3M in annual revenue through dual wholesale and retail channels, with an integrated digital platform supporting efficient order management. Geographic exclusivity and essential-service positioning create a naturally protected competitive moat that would be difficult for a new entrant to replicate.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Green Energy Distribution Company for Sale in Massachusetts

MA
$900KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$307K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This Massachusetts-based exclusive distributor of waste oil heating systems has served commercial and industrial customers for over four decades, with a clientele that includes automotive dealers, industrial facilities, and corporate fleets. The business generates $307K in SDE on a $900K asking price and benefits from an authorized distribution arrangement that limits direct competition within its territory. The recurring nature of OEM parts and service revenue creates a predictable cash flow stream for an acquiring owner.

Sticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
Jun 10

Lumber Supply Company for Sale in Iowa

IA
$3.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$641K
Multiple:4.7x
Why Buy

This Iowa building materials distributor provides a comprehensive product lineup spanning structural lumber, millwork, windows, doors, decking, and kitchen and bath materials, serving residential and commercial construction customers. The business operates with a small, tenured workforce and an owner who is likely ready to transition. With construction activity remaining strong in many Midwestern markets, this type of supplier benefits from consistent contractor demand.

Jun 10

Wholesale Food Distributor for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$695KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$173K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This Southern California wholesale food distributor specializes in fresh-cut meats and prepared Mexican cuisine items, serving restaurants and retail buyers across the Inland Empire region. Strong supplier relationships and a diversified product line — spanning proteins, ready-made entrées, and specialty items — underpin consistent revenue and customer loyalty. The business is well-positioned to expand its customer base given the region's large and growing Hispanic foodservice market.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Performance Wheel Manufacturer for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$6.1MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This vertically integrated performance wheel manufacturing and distribution business combines proprietary fabrication technologies with established overseas production partnerships to serve a global customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating from a large modern facility, the business produces tens of thousands of wheels annually and has built deep expertise in high-performance and racing applications. The combined entity offers strong revenue diversification and a defensible technology position in a specialized niche.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Farm Equipment & Powersports for Sale in Dallas, TX

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$1.3MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$315K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

Established Profitable wholesale & distribution business serving the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $1M–$2M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Recurring RevenueGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Cabinet Hardware Wholesaler for Sale in Hartford, CT

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$520KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$143K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This Connecticut cabinet hardware wholesale and showroom business has operated for over 70 years, generating $1.75 million in annual sales with 75% of revenue coming from recurring trade accounts. The operation runs day-to-day under a full-time general manager who is expected to remain, making the current owner largely absentee. The combination of long operating history, loyal B2B customer base, and management infrastructure in place offers a low-risk entry point for a growth-oriented buyer.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 9

Established Scalable Fastener Import & Distribution for Sale

$2.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$150K
Multiple:16.7x
Why Buy

This specialty fastener importer and distributor has served a global customer base for over 35 years, building relationships with major national and international accounts in the industrial and manufacturing supply chain. The business benefits from deep supplier relationships, proprietary sourcing channels, and significant customer loyalty that would be difficult for a new entrant to replicate. At $150K in current SDE and a $2.5M asking price, the deal is priced for the strategic value of its customer relationships and long-term positioning rather than current earnings alone.

Sticky Customers
Jun 8

Asset-light Profitable B B Wholesale Distribution for Sale

$600KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$575K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This technology-enabled B2B wholesale distribution business aggregates supply across 130+ vendors and serves approximately 300 active business customers across the US through a proprietary software and AI automation stack, with no warehouse or inventory requirements. Low supplier and customer concentration creates a diversified and resilient revenue model that generated $575K in SDE on just $600K in asking price. The near-1x SDE multiple is exceptionally low for a profitable, scalable software-driven distribution platform.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 8

Nationwide Commercial Contracting Company for Sale in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO
$2.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$594K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This St. Louis-based company provides a unique combination of contracting, distribution, and service offerings to commercial construction, warehouse, and property clients nationwide, operating in a specialized niche with significant barriers to entry and an experienced team managing day-to-day operations. The nationwide reach and recurring service demand create multiple revenue streams from a single platform. At $2M asking on $594K SDE, the 3.4x multiple offers an attractive entry into a turnkey infrastructure services business with strong fundamentals.

Manager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryRecurring Revenue
Jun 6

Salon Equipment Import And for Sale in Illinois

IL
$1.1MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$317K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This Illinois-based business imports and distributes salon furniture and equipment to professional beauty businesses nationwide, generating recurring B2B revenue from a fragmented buyer base. The business benefits from established supplier relationships and a product catalog that serves a recurring replacement and expansion demand cycle. Strong cash flow and a scalable distribution model make this an attractive acquisition for a buyer with experience in B2B product distribution.

Jun 6

Industrial Parts Distributor for Sale in Indiana

IN
$4.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$558K
Multiple:8.1x
Why Buy

This Midwestern industrial machinery component distributor has operated for over four decades and serves as an authorized distributor for more than three dozen vendors, complementing product sales with comprehensive system design, maintenance, repair, and training services. Revenue has remained consistent in the $7M range, supported by a management team that intends to remain post-close and is capable of continuing the business's growth trajectory. With over $2 million in total assets and specialized testing infrastructure in place, this is a well-capitalized platform in a stable industrial niche.

Manager in PlaceRetirement SaleGrowth Trajectory
Jun 6

Established Profitable Metals Distributor for Sale

$14.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$2.8M
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This Southeastern aluminum and non-ferrous metals distributor has operated for decades serving small to mid-volume industrial buyers that large producers typically do not service directly, creating a defensible niche with loyal, relationship-driven customers. The business manages a full sourcing, pricing, and inventory platform built around established North American supplier relationships, with higher-margin specialty programs that represent meaningful earnings upside for a strategic buyer. With nearly $2.8 million in seller's discretionary earnings and a long operating history, this is a proven cash flow platform in a stable industrial materials sector.

Sticky Customers
Jun 6

Food & Beverage Importer for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$2.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$645K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This New Jersey-based food and beverage importer manages a complete importation, warehousing, and logistics platform connecting international manufacturing partners in Asia with approximately 40,000 distribution points across major retail and e-commerce channels in North America, including Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon. The business has evolved from pure distribution into a branded product developer, with a portfolio of proprietary beverage brands alongside exclusive distribution agreements that provide higher-margin revenue streams and greater control over product positioning. An established infrastructure, proven retail relationships, and a growing proprietary brand portfolio offer a strategic buyer a scaled platform in the specialty Asian food and beverage import sector.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 5

Industrial Parts Distributor for Sale in Chicago, IL

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
$1.4MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$447K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

A Midwest-based distributor of OEM and MRO industrial parts and kits serves a multi-state wholesale customer base with a catalog exceeding 25,000 unique SKUs and approximately 10 million pieces in stock sourced from thousands of vendors. The business also provides custom kit assembly to customer specifications, adding a value-added service layer to the distribution model. With nearly $450,000 in adjusted SDE and a well-organized inventory infrastructure in the Chicago area, the operation offers a reliable platform for an owner-operator or strategic acquirer.

Jun 4

Food Distribution Company for Sale in New York

NY
$7.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$2.0M
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

A second-generation food distributor in New York generating more than $8 million in annual revenue with over 600 active customers spanning a broad regional territory, supported by long-standing supplier networks and a reputation for customizable products and fast turnaround. The sale includes real estate, providing a buyer with both an operating business and owned property assets. Strong cash flow, scalable operations, and clear upside through geographic expansion and product line extension make this a compelling platform acquisition.

Sticky Customers
Jun 4

Industrial Fastener Distributor for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$235K
Multiple:15.1x
Why Buy

This industrial fastener distribution business in the Los Angeles metro has served commercial and trade customers for nearly five decades, distributing bolts, nuts, rivets, and related hardware to a loyal repeat client base. The combined offering of business and freestanding industrial warehouse provides an owner-user opportunity that eliminates third-party lease obligations and adds significant real estate value to the transaction. Recast SDE of at least $235,000 on a long-tenured operation with virtually zero customer churn makes this a compelling acquisition for an operator or strategic buyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wholesale & distribution businesses are for sale?
There are currently 711 wholesale & distribution businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 57 new listings in the past week.
What is the typical asking price for a wholesale & distribution business?
The median asking price for wholesale & distribution businesses is $775K, ranging from $10K to $2300.0M.
What multiple of earnings do wholesale & distribution businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 609 wholesale & distribution businesses currently browsable across the United States, the median asking price is $775K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $225K. The median asking price works out to 3.5x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Where are most wholesale & distribution businesses for sale?
The states with the most wholesale & distribution businesses for sale are FL, NY, CA, TX, GA.
Is a wholesale & distribution business a good acquisition?
Wholesale & Distribution businesses can be excellent acquisitions depending on your criteria. Key factors to evaluate include recurring revenue, owner dependence, customer concentration, and growth potential. Use Searcher OS to compare listings and analyze CIMs for detailed financials.
Can I finance a wholesale & distribution business acquisition?
Many wholesale & distribution businesses qualify for SBA 7(a) loans, which cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms at competitive rates. This makes acquisitions accessible with 10-15% down payment.

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