Wholesale & Distribution Businesses for Sale in New York, NY

Browse 39 wholesale & distribution businesses currently for sale in the New York, NY metro area with an average asking price of $2.0M. Wholesale trade and distribution

Active Listings
39
Median Asking Price
$1.3M
Median SDE
$343K
Median Multiple
3.5x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$2.0M
Average SDE
$470K
Listed in Last 30 Days
9
Added This Week
2

Median figures are computed over the 33 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 39 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Wholesale & Distribution Businesses for Sale in New York, NY

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Jun 10

Commercial Lighting Distributor for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.6MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$555K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This New York-area commercial lighting business combines product supply with in-house application design, delivering turnkey energy-compliant solutions to contractors and property developers from a 5,000-square-foot facility with underutilized capacity for growth. The company has operated since 1994 and generates $355K in SDE through deep long-term relationships with top-tier commercial clients who value the firm's ability to navigate complex energy code requirements. Underutilized facility capacity represents a near-term scaling opportunity without additional real estate investment.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Beverage Wholesale Distributor for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$3.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$403K
Multiple:8.7x
Why Buy

This wholesale beverage distribution business in New York City has operated under the same ownership for over two decades, distributing beer, soda, and related consumables from a 10,000-square-foot owned facility included in the sale. The business employs a seasoned team and operates in a prime high-traffic commercial area with strong recurring demand from a diverse customer base. The combination of owned real estate, long operational history, and proven wholesale distribution infrastructure creates significant asset value alongside the business earnings.

Manager in Place
Jun 10

Snack Food Distributor for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$860KWholesale & Distribution
Why Buy

This name-brand snack food distribution business operates in the Northeast, offering an established master distributor opportunity across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for buyers with existing food distribution infrastructure. The business carries a recognized product line including cakes, cookies, and snack items, with financing in place to support acquisition. Significant growth potential exists for a strategic buyer already operating in adjacent food distribution categories.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Plumbing Supply Wholesale Distributor for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.9MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$620K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

A plumbing supply wholesale distributor in the New York City metro area with over four decades of operating history, a long-term lease, and a staff of five serving a loyal trade customer base six days per week. The business generates $620K in cash flow on a $1.9M asking price, representing a strong multiple for a B2B wholesale distribution business with deep market tenure. The longevity and repeat trade-client structure create a defensible and cash-generative acquisition opportunity.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Auto Body Paint for Sale in New York, NJ

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NJ
$2.8MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$663K
Multiple:4.1x
Why Buy

This New Jersey auto paint and refinishing materials wholesaler — operating as an exclusive regional dealer for a major PPG paint line — has served the local automotive trade for generations, supplying abrasives, solvents, sprayers, and paint systems to collision shops and detailing businesses. Long-standing customer relationships built over decades create strong repeat-purchase revenue with minimal marketing spend. Walk-in traffic, six-day operating hours, and a well-stocked inventory position the business for immediate revenue continuity under new ownership.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Wholesale Distribution Company for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$15.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$5.1M
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This New York area wholesale distributor holds signed master supplier and reseller agreements across premium apparel, footwear, and lifestyle categories, generating an estimated thirty to thirty-five million dollars in annual revenue with over five million dollars in EBITDA. All brand and retailer contracts transfer to the buyer at closing, with seller-facilitated introductions to key accounts. The semi-absentee ownership structure and transferable blue-chip retail relationships make this an exceptional acquisition for a buyer seeking immediate scale in the consumer goods distribution space.

Absentee Owner
May 1

Door & Window Distributor for Sale in New York, NJ

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NJ
$525KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$151K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This specialty door and window distributor imports and sells products through wholesale and retail channels, serving contractors across multiple mid-Atlantic and Southeast states from a New Jersey warehouse facility. The business holds a Florida hurricane impact certification that provides a meaningful competitive advantage in that market, and carries approximately $250,000 in inventory that generates revenue from day one. A long-standing repeat contractor customer base and multi-state distribution reach underpin consistent demand.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersKey Person Risk
May 24

Bread Distribution Route for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$850KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$343K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This independent bread distribution route operates within the greater New York metro area, delivering branded bakery products to retail accounts with low mileage and consistent weekly earnings. The route includes a commercial box truck and offers flexible ownership structures, with the option to operate personally or retain an experienced driver. Seller and manufacturer financing with extended terms makes this an accessible entry point for a buyer seeking predictable distribution income.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 20

Specialty Textiles Distributor for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.0MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$342K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A specialty woven textiles distribution business serving the New York metro market with over 90 years of operating history and long-standing customer and vendor relationships. The business supplies light industrial and technical apparel applications with $1.18 million in annual sales and nearly $342,000 in cash flow, with the owner working only part time. This is a strong owner-operator acquisition for a buyer with supply chain or textiles industry background looking to acquire a legacy distribution business with significant growth upside.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wholesale & distribution businesses are for sale in New York, NY?
Searcher OS currently tracks 39 businesses for sale in the New York, NY metro area, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 2 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a wholesale & distribution business cost in New York, NY?
The median asking price of current listings is $1,250,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $470,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do wholesale & distribution businesses in the New York, NY metro area list for?
Across the 33 wholesale & distribution businesses currently browsable in the New York, NY metro area, the median asking price is $1.3M and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $343K. 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.
Can I buy a wholesale & distribution business in New York, NY with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find wholesale & distribution businesses for sale in New York, NY before other buyers?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new New York, NY wholesale & distribution listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Wholesale & Distribution Business in New York, NY

Buying a wholesale & distribution business in New York, NY combines the tightest search you can run: one sector, one drivable market. Wholesale trade and distribution Common business types include Distributors, Wholesalers, Import/Export, Supply Chain.

Listings here are shown at the metro level to protect seller confidentiality — the exact city, full description, and broker contact unlock with a free account. When you compare wholesale & distribution listings in the New York, NY metro, verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring, and gauge owner dependence. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so compare each deal's cash flow against its projected debt service, not just the asking price. Start with these guides:

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