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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May 4

Snack Distribution Route for Sale in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
$25KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$36K
Multiple:0.7x
Why Buy

This route-based snack distribution business serves a defined territory in western Michigan with over 80 active retail accounts and consistent weekly sales volume. The simple, repeatable model — delivering branded chips directly to stores — requires minimal overhead and generates predictable income without the complexity of a brick-and-mortar operation. The route's established account base provides an immediate revenue foundation for a hands-on owner-operator.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 4

Marble And Stone Importer for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$495KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$48K
Multiple:10.3x
Why Buy

This South Florida-based direct importer, wholesaler, and showroom operator specializes in marble, tile, and natural stone products, with over two decades of operating history and established vendor relationships that provide favorable sourcing margins. The business operates from a fully equipped facility with a dedicated showroom, slab storage, and warehouse space positioned for both retail and contractor wholesale channels. The retiring owner's exit creates an acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking a cash-flow-positive, asset-rich niche business with meaningful untapped growth potential.

Retirement SaleSticky CustomersLow Margins
May 2

Building Materials Supply Company for Sale

$1.6MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$419K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This Michigan-based building materials manufacturer and supplier has operated since the mid-20th century, producing concrete masonry products including standard blocks, retaining wall systems, and specialty building materials across four centralized facilities with a fully integrated model spanning production, inventory, and direct customer fulfillment. A complementary service business with stable, recession-resistant demand is also included in the sale, further diversifying the revenue base. The vertically integrated structure and long operating history provide a buyer with meaningful competitive advantages and a well-developed regional customer base.

Sticky CustomersRecurring RevenueHigh CapEx
May 2

Established Asset-light Promotional Products Importer for Sale

$4.2MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$1.2M
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This U.S.-based importer of customized promotional products operates without inventory or warehouse space, functioning as a high-value intermediary between overseas manufacturers and promotional distributors and corporate buyers. The lean three-person team generates strong seller discretionary earnings on approximately five million dollars in revenue, reflecting exceptional operational efficiency. Long-standing overseas agent relationships and a diversified product line across bags, drinkware, and specialty items provide competitive durability.

Growth Trajectory
May 2

Equipment Sales And Rental for Sale in California

CA
$1.1MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$454K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This Northern California business sells, services, and rents niche equipment to a regional customer base, generating strong owner earnings from a multi-revenue-stream model. Equipment businesses combining sales, service, and rental benefit from natural customer retention as buyers return for parts and maintenance. The specialized niche focus limits direct competition while supporting pricing power and customer loyalty.

High CapEx
May 2

Agricultural Equipment Dealer for Sale in Iowa

IA
$3.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$875K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This west-central Iowa business provides sales, service, and rental of agricultural and construction equipment alongside land application and hauling services, creating a diversified revenue base serving farming communities within a broad regional footprint. Operating for over three decades, the company has built strong relationships with agricultural customers who rely on its full suite of equipment and field services. The combination of recurring land application contracts and equipment service demand creates predictable revenue across seasons.

High CapEx
May 1

Established Profitable Wholesale Lumber Distributor for Sale

$1.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$325K
Multiple:4.6x
Why Buy

This Upper Midwest wholesale distributor supplies treated and untreated lumber products — including fence posts, round poles, landscape timbers, and specialty foundation products — to customers across a broad regional footprint. The business has built durable customer relationships through consistent product availability and reliable service, generating solid discretionary earnings. The retiring owner is offering 26 weeks of transition support, providing meaningful continuity for a buyer new to the industry.

May 1

Specialty Food Wholesale Distributor for Sale in Minnesota

MN
$1.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$297K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This Twin Cities-based specialty food distributor has achieved consistent double-digit annual revenue growth over multiple years, driven entirely by referrals from a diversified and highly loyal customer base across multiple buyer segments. The owner-operated business generates strong discretionary earnings and operates with a model that has proven itself without reliance on active marketing investment. A retiring owner is committing to a full transition support period, reducing continuity risk for a buyer new to the specialty food distribution space.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryRetirement Sale
Apr 30

Bread Distribution Route for Sale in Tampa, FL

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$270KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$136K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This package of two bread distribution routes in the Tampa Bay area covers 34 accounts across grocery stores, convenience stores, schools, and restaurants under a protected territory arrangement with a major national baking company. Combined annual gross sales near $1 million generate strong net earnings, supported by a well-known portfolio of consumer brands. Company-related financing options and the turnkey nature of the operation make this a compelling acquisition for a hands-on owner-operator.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 30

Food Distribution Route for Sale in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$55KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$51K
Multiple:1.1x
Why Buy

This protected-territory distribution route in the Phoenix metro delivers tortillas, chips, and related products to 12 grocery store accounts under a contract with a well-known regional Mexican food brand. The route is serviceable in four days per week with weekends off, offering a lifestyle-friendly schedule for an owner-operator. Annual gross sales near $300,000 and consistent net earnings provide a stable cash flow base at a relatively accessible entry price.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRetirement Sale
Apr 30

Roofing Supply Business for Sale in Dallas, TX

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$990KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This roofing materials distribution business in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro has served the regional construction market for many years, building a loyal contractor and builder customer base with a strong local reputation. The sale includes inventory, forklifts, and delivery trucks, enabling a new owner to operate from day one without assembling equipment or rebuilding vendor relationships. Strong discretionary earnings relative to the asking price reflect the efficiency of an established distribution model serving consistent demand in a high-growth Texas market.

Sticky Customers
Apr 29

Food Distribution Route for Sale in Detroit, MI

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$150KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$105K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This food distribution route services grocery and variety store accounts across a defined territory in the Michigan market, delivering a well-known brand of tortillas, chips, and related products under a contracted distributorship arrangement. The route generates predictable income with weekends off and presents meaningful growth potential through account expansion within the territory. Strong net margins relative to the asking price make this a cash-flow-oriented acquisition with a straightforward operating model.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersSupplier Concentration
Apr 29

Branded Food Distribution Route for Sale in Detroit, MI

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$215KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$179K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This independent distributorship holds a contracted territory for a nationally recognized tortilla and snack brand, delivering to grocery and variety store accounts in the Detroit metro area. The route generates consistent weekly revenue with weekends off, providing an owner-operator a predictable income stream backed by an established consumer brand. With existing retail accounts in place and room for additional stops within the territory, the business offers a clear path to organic revenue growth.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 29

Branded Bread Distribution Route for Sale in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$225KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$87K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This independent distributorship holds a contracted protected territory for a nationally recognized bread and bakery brand, delivering to grocery stores, variety stores, and restaurants in the Atlanta metro area. The route generates consistent weekly revenue with an established base of retail accounts and strong consumer brand recognition behind the products. Backed by a publicly traded parent company with proven distribution support, this is a reliable owner-operator income stream with room for account growth within the territory.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersSupplier Concentration
Apr 28

Municipal Water Infrastructure Distributor for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$1.1MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$349K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This specialty distributor supplies water meters, service tap equipment, and repair components to municipal utilities and government entities across the Carolinas and parts of Virginia, with exclusive supplier relationships and a highly relationship-driven sales model that generates consistent repeat business. Mission-critical products serving essential public infrastructure create durable, recession-resistant demand regardless of economic conditions. With $349K in annual discretionary earnings and a seasoned field sales team, the business is well-positioned for a buyer seeking a defensible distribution platform with government customer concentration.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRetirement Sale
Apr 28

Building Materials Distributor for Sale in Hawaii

HI
$10.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$1.3M
Multiple:8.1x
Why Buy

This long-established building materials distribution company serves the Hawaii market with approximately $9.5M in annual revenue and $1.3M in EBITDA — margins that outperform typical industry benchmarks for tile, flooring, and related products in one of the most supply-constrained commercial environments in the country. Real estate is included in the offering, adding tangible asset value alongside the operating business. The combination of exclusive supplier relationships, a proven customer base, and Hawaii's structurally limited competitive environment creates a defensible platform for a strategic buyer.

Sticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
Apr 27

Bread Distribution Route for Sale in Ohio

OH
$150KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$95K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

This independent bread distributorship operates under a protected territory agreement with a major national bakery brand, serving a set of established grocery store accounts with consistent weekly sales. The business generates solid annual net income and benefits from a turnkey operational model with company-related financing available. It represents a reliable owner-operator opportunity with predictable demand driven by staple consumer products in Ohio.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersCustomer Concentration
Apr 27

Snack Food Distribution Route for Sale in North Port, FL

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$145KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$52K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This snack food distributorship operates under a protected territory agreement in the Sarasota-Bradenton, FL metro area, serving 18 grocery, convenience, and variety store accounts with a portfolio of well-known brand products. The business generates steady annual net income through a direct-store-delivery model with company financing available to qualified buyers. This is a straightforward owner-operator opportunity with predictable demand driven by established consumer staple brands.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 26

Metal And Scrap Recycling for Sale in Ohio

OH
$10.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$2.7M
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This metal and scrap recycling operation in Ohio generates $2.7 million in annual discretionary earnings on a $10.8 million asking price, reflecting strong margins in a capital-intensive but defensible industry segment. The business benefits from consistent demand driven by industrial and commercial scrap generation, a category with durable long-term tailwinds as manufacturing and demolition activity continues. At a roughly 4x earnings multiple, this presents an attractive entry point into a hard-asset, essential-services business with significant infrastructure value.

Apr 26

Bread Distribution Route for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$220KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$84K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This established bread distribution route in the Miami-Dade County market operates under a direct-store-delivery model, generating consistent weekly sales and over $84,000 in annual cash flow through a portfolio of well-established retail accounts. The business functions as an independent contractor arrangement, providing the owner with a flexible, asset-light operation with predictable recurring income from major grocery and retail chains. Protected territory and a recognized national brand provide a defensible competitive position in a staple consumer goods category.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 26

Snack Food Distribution Route for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$800KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$134K
Multiple:6.0x
Why Buy

This two-territory direct-store-delivery distributorship in Miami-Dade County serves major grocery and mass-market retailers, generating over $718,000 in annual sales and more than $134,000 in owner cash flow under a single-operator structure with no employees. Protected territories and an established retail client base with major national chains provide revenue stability and a defensible competitive position. Seller financing may be available, and the straightforward daily delivery model offers an accessible path to ownership in a branded consumer staples distribution business.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 25

Surveillance Equipment Distributor for Sale in Michigan

MI
$693KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$208K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

Established Profitable wholesale & distribution business serving Michigan. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $500K–$750K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Apr 25

Hvac Equipment Manufacturers Representative for Sale in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$1.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$356K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This California-based manufacturers representative firm sells HVAC and energy efficiency equipment into commercial and residential markets, earning commission-based revenue with low overhead and no inventory risk. With $356K in SDE on a $1M asking price, the business offers exceptional owner economics for a relationship-driven sales operation in a structurally growing sector. California's aggressive energy efficiency mandates and commercial building codes create strong ongoing demand for the product lines represented.

Key Person Risk
Apr 25

Technology Solutions Provider for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$19.6MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$2.8M
Multiple:6.9x
Why Buy

Established Profitable other business services business serving the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $10M–$20M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

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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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