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Cook County, Illinois
Established Women Owned Food Wholesaler | $1.4M Revenue
Asking Price
$500,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$50,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Lori Donahoe
Name
Lori Donahoe
Description
All products are drop shipped directly from the manufacturer, eliminating the need for warehousing or inventory management. As a result, the business can be efficiently operated from a small office or home office setup.
Its curated product portfolio aligns with a strong market demand, positioning the company for a continued stability and scalability. With a solid operational foundation in place, a new owner can capitalize on significant growth opportunities through expanded distribution, new product lines, or deeper market penetration.
Offered at $500,000, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire a profitable, relationship-driven business with a long track record of success and clear upside potential.
The company drives growth through a low-cost marketing program offering free point-of-sale displays and starter inventory. This approach has proven effective at securing new account relationships and driving long-term repeat business. Currently, 100% of revenue is generated through prepackaged snacks, with a heavy emphasis on recurring orders from cafeterias located within hospitals, schools, office buildings and hotel gift shops.
Substantial growth prospects exist in expanding the current fulfillment model to include a wider variety of specialized food products or private-label offerings. A new owner could capitalize on the existing nationwide UPS shipping infrastructure and established national accounts to target a broader range of hospitality clients beyond the current core sectors.
https://tworld.com/locations/Illinois/lagrange/listings/Established-Women-Owned-Food-Wholesaler-1-4M-Revenue
Business Details
Year Established:
1994
Employees:
3
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Expiration:
03/31/2027
Lease Options:
$2,265
Other Information
Listing Number:
041621-212718
Sales:
$1,482,348
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$130,563
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:89411 / Listing Number 041621-212718
Business Category:
Distribution
Keywords:
Transworld
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