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Transworld Business Advisors of La Grande

Established Women Owned Food Wholesaler | $1.4M Revenue For Sale

Cook County, Illinois, US
Asking Price:
$500,000
Sales Revenue:
$1,482,348
Cash Flow:
$130,563

This well-established food wholesaler has been a trusted supplier for over three decades, generating over $1.4 million in gross sales in 2025. The business has built excellent, long-standing client partnerships and a reputation for reliability in a consistently high-demand sector. 100% of revenue is generated through prepackaged snacks, with a heavy emphasis on recurring orders from cafeterias located within hospitals, schools, office buildings, airports, hotel gift shops, and national parks.

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.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Monthly Rent
$2.265,
Square Units (Foot, Meter)
1,800
Lease Expiration Date
March 31, 2027

Premises Details:

The business was established in June 1994 to meet the growing demand for high-quality snack solutions in high-traffic institutional environments. The business originally launched with a “bulk bin” model for hospital and school cafeterias. As market preferences shifted toward convenience and food safety, the company successfully pivoted to distributing premium prepackaged snacks.
Originally serving only the Greater Chicago area, global food service leader Sodexo requested an expansion into the Atlanta market. This move initiated a strategic shift toward a nationwide distribution network. Over the last 30 years, the business has evolved from a local delivery route into a streamlined operation servicing accounts across national parks, airports, and hotels throughout the United States.

Business Operation

Expansion 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.

Competition / Market:

The snack distribution industry is well-positioned for expansion through the integration of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and e-commerce channels, which grew by 10% annually between 2020 and 2024. For wholesalers, the primary growth lever is shelf-space expansion within existing national accounts. By offering specialized, high-margin product lines, such as keto-friendly or gluten-free mixes, distributors can capture a larger share of the $114 billion "Healthy Snack" sub-sector. Additionally, the move toward national shipping programs allows small, efficient firms to compete for regional and national contracts that were previously reserved for massive general line wholesalers

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

9 am- 4 pm Monday-Friday

Employees:
3
Years established:
1994