Wholesale & Distribution Businesses for Sale

Explore 663 wholesale & distribution businesses for sale across the United States. Wholesale trade and distribution

Active Listings
663
Median Asking Price
$750K
Median SDE
$210K
Median Multiple
3.4x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$2.2M
Average SDE
$458K
Listed in Last 30 Days
224
Added This Week
53

Median figures are computed over the 577 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 663 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Wholesale & Distribution Businesses for Sale

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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
Aug 16

Cabinet Sales & Distribution for Sale in Chicago, IL

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
$1.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$270K
Multiple:5.6x
Why Buy

Operating from a 22,000-square-foot warehouse in the Chicago metropolitan area, this cabinet sales and assembly company distributes European and value-priced product lines to both consumers and commercial accounts, supported by over $1 million in on-hand inventory included in the sale. Multiple hard assets — including vehicles, forklifts, and fabrication equipment — transfer with the business, providing a buyer with significant tangible value alongside the operating cash flow. Significant seller financing is available, lowering the buyer's capital requirement at close.

High CapEx
Jun 10

Women S Apparel Wholesale for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$500KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$173K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A Los Angeles-based women's fashion brand launched in 2019 has established a strong wholesale presence through a leading B2B apparel marketplace, serving boutique retailers with trend-aligned collections in inclusive sizing. Existing warehouse infrastructure is assumable but relocatable, and the business ships inventory available for immediate revenue generation at closing. Significant upside exists through expansion into additional wholesale platforms or direct-to-consumer channels not yet activated by the current owner.

Growth Trajectory
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 29

Electrical Components Distributor for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$775KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This South Florida electrical supply distributor has operated since the early 1990s, specializing in new, refurbished, obsolete, and hard-to-find electrical components for contractors, HVAC companies, and industrial customers across the region. Approximately 60% of revenue comes from a mission-critical repeat customer base, and the business maintains an absentee ownership structure with employees aware of the sale and expected to remain. Its niche focus on obsolete and specialty parts, combined with nationwide sourcing relationships, creates a defensible market position that is difficult to replicate.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 19

Building Materials Supplier for Sale in Utah

UT
$12.5MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:8.2x
Why Buy

This well-established building materials distributor in Utah supplies professional contractors and builders with a full range of hardware and quality lumber products, supported by deep customer relationships and reliable inventory management in a growing regional construction market. The business benefits from consistent demand from the professional trades customer base, which provides more predictable purchasing patterns than retail-facing competitors. With strong recurring contractor relationships and over $1.5 million in seller's discretionary earnings, the platform offers an attractive acquisition for a buyer seeking a durable distribution business.

Sticky Customers
May 17

Automotive Parts Distribution Franchise for Sale in Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS
$775KWholesale & Distribution
Why Buy

A franchise-model B2B automotive parts distribution business serving approximately 1,000 trade customers including repair shops, dealerships, and parts retailers through a proprietary integrated software system. The franchise structure provides ongoing product expansion through a national network, while the local route-based model generates consistent recurring revenue with minimal consumer retail exposure. Standardized operations and a specific niche within the automotive supply chain create a defensible position in the Wichita market.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Industrial Supply Distributor for Sale in Omaha, NE

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE
$695KWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$140K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This industrial supply company has served institutional and commercial clients in the Omaha metro for over four decades, specializing in Division 10 architectural products including racking, shelving, lockers, freight dock equipment, and material handling systems. The business serves a diversified client base spanning healthcare, education, manufacturing, and commercial sectors, with both new and pre-owned inventory offerings. Facilities design services add incremental value and deepen client relationships beyond standard distribution.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
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
Jun 10

Specialty Lumber Retailer for Sale in Indiana

IN
$3.9MWholesale & Distribution
Cash Flow:$290K
Multiple:13.4x
Why Buy

This turnkey hobby and craft lumber business in the Midwest has operated continuously since 2006, generating seven-figure annual sales through physical retail and a mature e-commerce presence including an established online marketplace account with thousands of followers and extensive positive feedback history. The retiring owner will provide up to one year of transition support and is open to leasing the property to a new operator during the transition. The business suits a buyer seeking an owner-operated specialty distribution and retail platform with a proven direct-to-consumer online channel.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale
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.

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
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
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

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 9

Established Scalable Fastener Import & Distribution for Sale

$2.5MWholesale & Distribution
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wholesale & distribution businesses are for sale?
There are currently 663 wholesale & distribution businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 53 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 $750K, ranging from $45K to $70.0M.
What multiple of earnings do wholesale & distribution businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 577 wholesale & distribution businesses currently browsable across the United States, the median asking price is $750K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $210K. The median asking price works out to 3.4x 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, NJ, TX.
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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