According to The Outlook for Wholesale Distribution in 2016 survey conducted by industry magazine Modern Distribution Management and NetSuite, many distribution businesses throughout the U.S. expected growth in 2016 and beyond. This bodes well for buyers of distribution businesses and sellers of distribution businesses.
Nearly 40% of respondents in the survey of 300 businesses of various sizes and within numerous sectors expected revenue growth of 5 to 10% for the year. Sectors expecting especially strong growth include Consumer Products; Chemicals and Plastics; Grocery and Foodservices; and Pharmaceutical.
Business leaders who also indicated in the survey that they expected growth are within sectors such as Industrial; Safety Products; Electrical & Electronics; Power Transmission/Bearings; Oil and Gas Products; Building Materials & Construction Products; HVACR/Plumbing Products; and Pulp and Paper.
If you are considering the purchase or sale of a distribution business, Transworld is committed to ensuring the best deal for all parties involved. Transworld's business advisors will meet with each prospective distribution business buyer to determine your abilities and interests, educate you about the search and buying process, and connect you with distribution business sellers that match your criteria.
If interested in selling your distribution business, Transworld's experienced advisors will offer you full marketing support specializing in understanding potential market value and strict confidentiality, as they introduce you to suitable prospective buyers. Transworld will be involved at all stages until the distribution business changes hands and even beyond.
Click here to find our listings of distribution businesses for sale. We offer a detailed description of each distribution business for sale, along with some basic business information, such as price, down payment, number of employees, and current inventory.
Active Distribution Businesses Listings
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Two Complimentary Businesses for Sale
- 2,950,000.00
- Location:
- Down Payment: 2,950,000.00
- Earning: 746,196.00
- Listing #: 17441-697244
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
The Box Business • Established in 1984 • Proprietary Packaging System based on patents granted in 1998 • Manufactured in the US by third-party to Com...
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SBA Pre-Qual Distributor and Service Provider of Mfg. Machinery
- 2,840,000.00
- Location: Alabama
- Down Payment: 550,000.00
- Earning: 634,000.00
- Listing #: 24876-930968
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Note - Executed NDA, Completed Buyer Profile, and Resume may be required by Seller prior to providing financial workbook and the Confidential Information P...
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40+ Year Old Tire Wholesaler For Sale
- 7,164,718.00
- Location: Alabama
- Down Payment: 5,731,744.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 86715-401245
- Category: Distribution,Automotive
- Subcategory:
The business is an established tire wholesaler selling tires and accessories to dealers across multiple states located in the southeast. The company has be...
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Distribution Co. with Exceptional Routes and Offerings
- 5,500,000.00
- Location: Alaska
- Down Payment: 5,500,000.00
- Earning: 1,506,340.00
- Listing #: 71790-723291
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Distribution Company generating over $1.3M in SDE on $20M Sales. Excellent product lines and great routes. Great opportunity with high growth potential.
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Growing Distribution Co. with Industry Leading Products.
- 21,500,000.00
- Location: Alaska
- Down Payment: 21,500,000.00
- Earning: 3,393,015.00
- Listing #: 71790-101637
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Growing Distribution Co. with quality product offerings and statewide routes. High growth potential.
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Mission Tortilla Route For Sale - $68k in cashflow.
- 79,000.00
- Location: Maricopa County, Arizona
- Down Payment: 79,000.00
- Earning: 70,000.00
- Listing #: 21997-216290
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
For sale is a Mission’s Tortilla Route situated in Phoenix, Arizona. Presently yielding an annual Gross Margin of $80,000 and $68,000 in Sellers Discreti...
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Well Established First in Class Wine Distribution Business
- 515,000.00
- Location: California
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 148,580.00
- Listing #: 16754-933093
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Embark on a transformative wine journey with this great opportunity, where we redefine the art of wine marketing. We offer investors an unparalleled opport...
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National Wholesale Tile Distributor (Asset Sale) 747482
- 600,000.00
- Location: California
- Down Payment: 550,000.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 9525-747482
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Significant price reduction! Established national tile importer with locations on the East and West Coast. Markets online with several websites. Recognized...
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Yard Equipment Distributor - Relocatable Business
- 993,500.00
- Location: San Diego County, California
- Down Payment: 993,500.00
- Earning: 351,218.00
- Listing #: 2401-508006
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Distributor of Yard Equipment - Company specializes in equipment and machinery related to agriculture, landscaping, and property maintenance. They offer a ...
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Profitable Medical Supply Delivery Business – Simple to Operate
- 1,060,000.00
- Location: Sonoma County, California
- Down Payment: 250,000.00
- Earning: 589,000.00
- Listing #: 60333-412820
- Category: Medical Related Biz,Distribution
- Subcategory:
A busy, growing, and very profitable medical supply delivery business is for sale. Our couriers bring medical supplies to patients in need. We help mobilit...
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Hydraulics and Winches - Sales and Service
- 1,355,000.00
- Location: San Diego County, California
- Down Payment: 271,000.00
- Earning: 418,510.00
- Listing #: 2401-464868
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Well established Hydraulic winches and service business that has a strong reputation for excellent customer service, For decades this business has supplie...
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High Growth National Frozen Food Item, Wholesale Grocery & Retail
- 0.00
- Location: Boulder County, Colorado
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 200,000.00
- Listing #: 0873-797004
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Awarded #1 out of 15 top national brands in its category. Experienced 100% growth in 2022 and projected 70% growth for 2023 ($5.6M in gross sales). The bus...
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Local Residential Magazine with Reoccurring Income For Sale
- 109,000.00
- Location: Denver County, Colorado
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 25,910.00
- Listing #: 0873-377438
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Community-focused magazine franchise that provides ad space, social media mentions, Google/SEO, and digital pages. Multi-media marketing platform encompass...
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Restaurant Industry Supplier Vendor - Denver -Lender PreQualified
- 599,000.00
- Location: Denver County, Colorado
- Down Payment: 59,000.00
- Earning: 197,248.00
- Listing #: 0873-874113
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This company provides products to a wide range of customers, from small mom-and-pop restaurants to larger restaurants or kid’s entertainment companies. T...
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Recreational Oxygen Rental Company Serving Dillon and Vail, CO
- 599,000.00
- Location: Eagle County, Colorado
- Down Payment: 59,000.00
- Earning: 176,364.00
- Listing #: 0873-321135
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This business provides niche oxygen rental equipment for locals and tourists throughout Eagle and Summit Counties of Colorado. These products are used for ...
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Highly Reputable & Well-Established Wine/Spirits Distribution Biz
- 1,200,000.00
- Location: Colorado
- Down Payment: 280,000.00
- Earning: 345,769.00
- Listing #: 0873-843526
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
*Lender Prequalified A well-established Colorado-owned wine and spirits distribution company with highly trained staff in place. The business represents so...
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Highly Profitable Dairy Distributor
- 495,000.00
- Location: Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Down Payment: 400,000.00
- Earning: 293,440.64
- Listing #: 2201-172581
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
The company distributes an extensive selection of premium cheeses from renowned international manufacturers, catering to a variety of flavors and preferen...
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Niche Distribution Company for Sale
- 599,000.00
- Location: Marion County, Florida
- Down Payment: 599,000.00
- Earning: 151,014.00
- Listing #: 4301-754970
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
After almost 20 years in business, this Seller is finally ready to retire! This business sells electrical components & diesel engine parts, with the ma...
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Long Established Industrial Products Distributor
- 650,000.00
- Location: St. Johns County, Florida
- Down Payment: 65,000.00
- Earning: 274,454.00
- Listing #: 7101-636049
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Long Established St Johns County Industrial products distributor. This specialized distributor has been in business for over 3 decades and has a loyal cu...
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Material Handling Distributor
- 1,750,000.00
- Location: Orange County, Florida
- Down Payment: 270,000.00
- Earning: 493,332.00
- Listing #: 3353-708363
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This is a four decade old industrial distributor of material handling equipment and supplies serving some of Central Florida's largest companies. This busi...
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Beverage Distribution
- 2,000,000.00
- Location: Broward County, Florida
- Down Payment: 2,000,000.00
- Earning: 63,276.71
- Listing #: 0101-325621
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Distributions of craft alcoholic beverages mostly on an exclusive basis to many of the major and smaller outlets in Florida. They have agreements with a ...
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Specialty Construction Materials Distributor and Fabricator
- 3,500,000.00
- Location: Withdrawn, Florida
- Down Payment: 565,500.00
- Earning: 902,043.00
- Listing #: 2301-663337
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
The Company is a well-established supplier of natural and synthetic construction themed materials whose products include thatched roofs, capes, umbrellas, ...
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E-Commerce Online Pool Supplies
- 4,500,000.00
- Location: Okeechobee County, Florida
- Down Payment: 4,500,000.00
- Earning: 1,476,992.00
- Listing #: 7301-385751
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This e-commerce online wholesale pool supply business specializes in above ground, inground and on ground pool kits for your diy customers. Their pools are...
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Profitable Lighting Business: Growth and Affordability!
- 215,911.00
- Location: Frederick County, Maryland
- Down Payment: 25,000.00
- Earning: 88,247.00
- Listing #: 159409-508484
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
For over a quarter of a century, this esteemed lighting distributor has been a pivotal partner in illuminating the spaces of property management firms, hos...
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Highly Profitable and Flexible Mobile Tool Distributor
- 249,000.00
- Location: Massachusetts
- Down Payment: 249,000.00
- Earning: 101,000.00
- Listing #: 60348-162115
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Are you looking for an exciting and profitable business opportunity? Look no further than this well-established and successful mobile tool distribution bus...
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Price Reduced Specialty Snack Distribution
- 49,000.00
- Location: Lancaster County, Nebraska
- Down Payment: 49,000.00
- Earning: 36,534.00
- Listing #: 90521-138329
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
The only contract for these premium products in the U.S. Exclusive distribution rights in Nebraska and the 6 states that border it. Parent company grew fr...
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Specialty Snacks for Distribution and Events
- 55,000.00
- Location: Douglas County, Nebraska
- Down Payment: 55,000.00
- Earning: 57,325.00
- Listing #: 90521-338477
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Your chance to have a territory of your own for offering premium products at local events and to all distribution opportunities in the area.
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Award Winning, Subscription E-Commerce, Coffee Roasting Company
- 825,000.00
- Location: Clark County, Nevada
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 259,700.00
- Listing #: 42321-854652
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This quality-driven, industry-respected coffee company has over a decade of experience delivering high-end specialty coffee to its loyal customer base and ...
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Profitable, 55 year old family owned potato processing business!
- 99,000.00
- Location: Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Down Payment: 9,900.00
- Earning: 125,000.00
- Listing #: 09551-958193
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
With 55 years in business, this potato processing business has been profitable for decades. The seller is ready to retire, and this is your opportunity to ...
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Value Added Reseller of 3D Manufacturing Solutions w 3 Yrs Growth
- 575,000.00
- Location: Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Down Payment: 57,500.00
- Earning: 264,168.00
- Listing #: 09551-411829
- Category: Distribution
The company is a family-owned Value-Added Reseller of 3D Manufacturing Solutions and Teaching Labs to Businesses, Educators and Students for over 35 Years....
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Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership. Buy before first Mow!
- 725,000.00
- Location: Wayne County, New York
- Down Payment: 375,000.00
- Earning: 203,000.00
- Listing #: 11421-774779
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Successful 25 year old business with premium brands and lines. Customer base is well established and the superb reputation provides a great referral sourc...
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Industrial Products Distributor in Rapidly Growing NC Area
- 12,750,000.00
- Location: North Carolina
- Down Payment: 12,750,000.00
- Earning: 1,350,020.20
- Listing #: 13485-752588
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Industrial supply distributor in the rapidly growing central and Eastern NC markets. The company sales have nearly doubled in 3 years with 2023 sales of $...
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Wholesale Sports Merchandise Distributor
- 900,000.00
- Location: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Down Payment: 700,000.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 60349-555454
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This wholesale company was established in 1991 and has been run successfully ever since. Initially focusing on a niche market of sports merchandise, the co...
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Lumber Yard and Building Supply Business and Complex
- 0.00
- Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 450,823.00
- Listing #: 0101-181155
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This great family business is a lumber supply company in continuous operation for over 50 years. Owner retiring but willing to stay on to help. The busin...
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PREMIUM WHOLESALE TEA DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
- 379,000.00
- Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Down Payment: 379,000.00
- Earning: 91,388.00
- Listing #: 64646-974932
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Highly profitable 25 year old Wholesale Tea Distribution Company providing high quality teas and brewing equipment for Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs, ...
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Outdoor Power Equipment Store Gettysburg Pa area
- 2,250,000.00
- Location: Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Down Payment: 337,500.00
- Earning: 166,720.00
- Listing #: 80561-464117
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Thriving Outdoor Power Equipment Retailer and Dealership Opportunity! Attention outdoor power enthusiasts and entrepreneurs! We are thrilled to present a ...
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Medical Supply Business
- 900,000.00
- Location: Withdrawn, Rhode Island
- Down Payment: 900,000.00
- Earning: 248,196.00
- Listing #: 01042-275325
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
PRICE reduced, Owner Motivated !!! Wholesale, Retail, selling medical and tattoo supplies. Well established for over 82 years in business, 39 years at ...
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Heating equipment distributor
- 1,800,000.00
- Location: Withdrawn, Rhode Island
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 01042-578995
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Commercial Heating wholesale Distributor. Established for over 50 years. The largest control distributor in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. ...
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A Lucrative Opportunity: Owning a Safety Product Company with Pro
- 1,822,000.00
- Location: Berkeley County, South Carolina
- Down Payment: 1,422,000.00
- Earning: 485,791.04
- Listing #: 87453-395945
- Category: Distribution,Wholesale,Internet Related
- Subcategory:
Confidentially offering the opportunity to acquire a thriving safety product company with a proven track record of success. This established business offer...
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SW USA Cattle Auction with Real Estate (2.8M included)
- 9,200,000.00
- Location: Withdrawn, Southwest
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 2,001,000.00
- Listing #: 6953-568449
- Category: Agricultural,Distribution
- Subcategory:
A family-built and family-owned successful business where tradition meets modern excellence in the heart of the countryside. Whether you're in the market f...
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Lucrative Wholesale E-Commerce Business Opportunity Available
- 575,000.00
- Location: Greene County, Tennessee
- Down Payment: 200,000.00
- Earning: 108,142.00
- Listing #: 60358-110612
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to step into the world of international trade? Look no further! We are pleased to present a thriving wholesale ...
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Outdoor/Landscape Lighting and Water Feature Distributor/Whls/Ret
- 599,900.00
- Location: Knox County, Tennessee
- Down Payment: 599,900.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 5182-257779
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This business primarily provides premium outdoor lighting, water feature parts/products, and fun garden accents. Stocks professional grade low voltage land...
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Unique and Profitable Meal Prep Franchise
- 150,000.00
- Location: Tarrant County, Texas
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 110,000.00
- Listing #: 69071-276793
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This longstanding-reputable meal prep business takes care of meal planning, shopping, and food prep. Customers just need to cook and enjoy their meals with...
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Gourmet Pasta Biz with Established Sales Channels and Partners
- 200,000.00
- Location: Williamson County, Texas
- Down Payment: 20,000.00
- Earning: 49,441.00
- Listing #: 69071-412681
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This thriving business, established in 2012, specializes in the production and distribution of artisanal pasta products. With a unique approach of blending...
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International Oil & Gas Rig Parts Distributor
- 375,000.00
- Location: Harris County, Texas
- Down Payment: 375,000.00
- Earning: 51,800.00
- Listing #: 76931-317753
- Category: Distribution
Oil field parts distributor. Specializes in locating and supplying parts and equipment for drilling and well servicing rigs. The clientele spans North Amer...
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Machine Shop Tools & Supplies
- 620,000.00
- Location: Bexar County, Texas
- Down Payment: 310,000.00
- Earning: 140,648.63
- Listing #: 071921-732361
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Profitable Machine Tool and Supply business that has been in business for over 40 years with a well-established client base. As large companies began to c...
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National Gift Basket Drop Shipping and Fulfilment Business
- 1,200,000.00
- Location: Harris County, Texas
- Down Payment: 1,200,000.00
- Earning: 444,400.00
- Listing #: 76931-265373
- Category: Distribution
This business offers gift basket creation and shipping to the public and wholesale to retailers or other gift basket re-sellers. The business is the indust...
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Premium Hot Tub & Spa Dealer -Multiple Storefronts PrimeLocations
- 1,915,000.00
- Location: Texas
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 633,588.00
- Listing #: 69071-820801
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Imagine owning a very profitable, well-established, and highly recognizable premium hot tub & spa dealer! Hot tub ownership is on the rise in the U.S. ...
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Profitable Distribution and Manufacturing Oil & Gas Industry
- 3,700,000.00
- Location: Harris County, Texas
- Down Payment: 450,000.00
- Earning: 870,235.00
- Listing #: 52941-647739
- Category: Distribution
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Founded in 1990, this Company is the leading wholesale stocking distributor for major OEMs as well as a manufacturer catering to the oil and gas and petroc...
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Very Profitable Oil Field Supply and Service
- 6,900,000.00
- Location: Texas
- Down Payment: 0.00
- Earning: 1,880,287.00
- Listing #: 75951-622827
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
This 20 year old Company is a very profitable, oil field equipment supply and service company servicing Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, with no debt. The ...
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Virginia Asian Restaurant Supply Company with Noodle Factory!!!!
- 900,000.00
- Location: Norfolk City, Virginia
- Down Payment: 600,000.00
- Earning: 330,965.00
- Listing #: 12451-181796
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Key Investment Considerations: • Revenues: $1,360,213 in 2022 & $1,281,386 in 2021 • Seller Discretionary Earnings: $330,965 in 2022 & $320,92...
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Popular E-Bike Retail Store With Top 3 Sales in the Country
- 550,000.00
- Location: Clallam County, Washington
- Down Payment: 550,000.00
- Earning: 0.00
- Listing #: 249010-769185
- Category: Distribution
- Subcategory:
Electronic Bike Retail Location