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The product is what you see first, but the real value is in established retail and wholesale accounts that took years to earn and production capacity with room to grow without building a new facility.

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Mushroom Wellness Products Business

Produces artisan-crafted mushroom extracts and holistic wellness products including tinctures, gummies, syrups, and coffee blends, with 80-90% of revenue from private label and contract manufacturing services for other brands
Price$1.2M
Revenue$2.3M
SDE$499.3K

Grocery, Liquor, and Deli Store

Family-owned retail store offering fresh produce, groceries, a fully stocked deli, a butcher shop, and a selection of wine and spirits
Price$1.1M
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$392.2K

Coffee Bean Distributor

Small-batch craft roaster of 100% USDA certified organic coffee operating from a single northern California facility, distributing to warehouse clubs, grocery stores, hospitals, colleges, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer channels with 70% recurring revenue
Price$1.5M
Revenue$4M
SDE$251.9K

Vineyard & Olive Mill

Certified organic producer of wines, extra virgin olive oils, and soaps on a 30-acre northern California property, offering custom winemaking, olive oil milling, and private-label bottling services for over 70 B2B clients, with a 1,000-member wine and olive oil club and an Arizona-based beer and wine distribution operation
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Revenue$3.8M
EBITDA$891.5K

Clean Food Ingredient Business

Develops and sells microbial and fermentation-based clean label ingredients that enhance flavor, quality, food safety, and freshness for food and pet product manufacturers, with additional custom formulation and product development services
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Revenue$9.6M
SDE$1.5M

Food provider

Produces pickled peppers, pepper and tomato sauces, vinegar products, and other pickled vegetables under proprietary and private labels, serving grocery stores, wholesalers, and food service businesses across 15-18 states with co-packing capabilities and significant unused production capacity
Price$7M
Revenue$4.2M
EBITDA$900K

Coffee Roasting Business

Roasts and sells premium hawaiian and international coffee blends across two complementary brands in hawaii, serving grocery retailers, military commissaries, luxury resorts and hotels, and cafes through wholesale channels while also operating e-commerce stores shipping predominantly to the mainland US
Price$500K
Revenue$691.4K
SDE$110K

Specialty Wine Importer, Négociant, and Distributor

Sources, imports, and distributes high-quality wines from independent and family-owned producers across regions including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Provence, Rhone Valley, Italy, Spain, and domestic vineyards, primarily serving commercial clients such as liquor stores, restaurants, hotels, and retail chains
Price$6M
Revenue$4.2M
EBITDA$908.2K

Italian Wine Business

Curates and imports artisanal, small-production Italian wines, emphasizing rare varietals and exclusive bottles from family-owned vineyards for wine retailers, restaurants, wine bars, and individual enthusiasts.
Price$400K
Revenue$798.3K
SDE$130K

Coffee Company

Roasts and wholesales single-origin, direct-trade coffee to coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets, supplemented by retail and online sales.
Price$400K
Revenue$679.2K
SDE$119.6K

Premium Spirits Production & Brand Incubation Company

Manufactures premium spirits and provides private label production, contract bottling, and brand development services to bars, restaurants, retailers, and third-party brands across multiple states, with direct-to-consumer sales via tours, events, and e-commerce
Price$1.2M
Revenue$1.5M
SDE$139.9K

Commercial Bakery & Wholesaler

Produces and distributes fresh and frozen wholesale bakery products nationally, serving approximately 800 customers across airlines, retail grocery chains, club stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels from a 90,000+ square foot Arizona facility
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Revenue$20.2M
EBITDA$1.6M

Food Distributor

Independent broker and distributor of fresh-baked products including breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, and desserts, serving restaurants, delis, coffee shops, farmers markets, and other food service clients across northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley region of New York, and the Poconos area of Pennsylvania
Price$400K
Revenue$540K
SDE$260K

Food Producer / Distributor

Develops, manufactures, and distributes branded food products including cheese, protein bars, and frozen pizzas primarily to food banks nationwide across all 50 states, with growing retail distribution, leveraging upcycled and low-cost food inputs through a network of co-manufacturing partners and proprietary distribution centers
Price-
Revenue$24M
SDE$4.3M

Beverage Products Distributor

Supplies a comprehensive range of fountain syrups, juices, energy drinks, and beverage equipment, offers custom beverage syrup creations, and provides maintenance services, serving diverse clients across national chains, healthcare, and agriculture sectors on the Central Coast of California.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$5M
SDE$500K

Beverage Producer / Distributor

Supplies craft sodas, waters, energy drinks, teas, mixers, and snacks throughout Northern California and Nevada, with additional warehousing services and an online retail store for direct customer purchases.
Price$2M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$360K

Wholesale Lobster Business

Sources and distributes live maine lobsters directly from independent fishermen to food service and retail customers
Price$25M
Revenue$29.9M
SDE$1.4M

Texas Roadside General Store and Market

Offers handmade goods, smoked meats, and Texas-made gifts in a nostalgic roadside setting catering to travelers, tourists, and loyal locals.
Price$1.4M
Revenue$915K
EBITDA$480K

Hemp Product Manufacturer and Wholesale Distributor

Manufactures and wholesales organic, lab-tested cbd and hemp products for humans and pets (oils, tinctures, capsules, edibles, topicals and isolates) using usa-grown non-gmo hemp and co2 extraction, with third-party testing and federally compliant thc levels for a recurring distributor customer base
Price$300K
Revenue$274.5K
SDE$95.1K

Nutrition Education Catalog

Provides nutrition, diabetes, heart health, and wellness educational products including teaching aids, food models, patient resources, and digital solutions to hospitals, health departments, universities, and healthcare professionals nationwide
Price$140K
Revenue$172.8K
EBITDA$41.7K

Brewery & Restaurant

Operates a full-service brewpub offering craft brewing, a diverse food menu, and a lively event space for both individual consumers and wholesale distributors.
Price$3.2M
Revenue$1.7M
EBITDA$253.2K

Wine Club and Online Wine Retailer

Curates and delivers rare boutique wines from family-run wineries via a recurring subscription wine club and direct online sales, with exclusive tastings, vineyard tours, and consulting services
Price$2.5M
Revenue$2.5M
SDE$340K

Food Blending and Repackaging Services Business

Provides organic certified, allergen-free blending and repackaging services with private label and custom packaging options for B2B and B2C clients in a climate-controlled, FDA-registered facility.
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Revenue$2.8M
EBITDA$280K

Liquor Manufacturer

Produces award-winning premium bourbons, rye whiskey, and tequilas presented in patented custom sculpted bottles, with a brand centered on artistry and celebrating women in the arts, selling primarily direct-to-consumer across 41 states with wholesale distribution in Colorado and Florida
Price-
Revenue$375K
EBITDA$185K

Multi-Unit Specialty Coffeehouse Operator

Operates eight specialty chai and coffee retail locations supported by a commissary kitchen and integrated roastery, serving students, commuters, and young consumers with high-margin in-store sales and growing delivery and catering channels
Price-
Revenue$4.2M
SDE$512.5K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Sales Channel Mix

  • Ask for a revenue breakdown across retail store accounts, wholesale accounts, and direct-to-consumer channels.
  • Businesses that sell through multiple channels are more resilient because they're not dependent on any single source of income.
  • Understanding which channel has been growing also tells you a lot about where the upside is.
  • Ask what the margins look like by channel — the answer tells you where the real profitability comes from.

Retail and Wholesale Relationships

  • Getting onto grocery store shelves and building wholesale accounts takes years of relationship building.
  • Established grocery and wholesale accounts with documented reorder history over multiple years are valuable in a way that's hard to quantify but easy to appreciate once you're operating.
  • Ask how long the major retail and wholesale accounts have been in place and whether they require annual reauthorization.

Production Capacity and Headroom

  • Find out what the current production output is relative to the facility's actual capacity.
  • A plant running at 60 percent of capacity means you can grow revenue without building a new facility, which is a meaningful advantage.
  • Ask about equipment condition, maintenance history, and what the practical ceiling is before a capital investment would be needed.

Inventory Management and Waste

  • Food and beverage operations live and die on how well they manage perishable inventory.
  • Ask about spoilage rates, how cold storage is handled, and what the inventory turnover looks like.
  • Businesses with spoilage below two or three percent and tight inventory tracking are showing you real operational discipline.
  • High waste levels are worth understanding before you close, not after.

Certifications and Compliance

  • USDA, FDA, organic, and food safety certifications open retail doors that uncertified competitors can't access.
  • They also take years to earn and maintain, which makes them a real asset.
  • Understand which certifications the business holds, whether they are current, and how they transfer to a new owner.
  • Retailer account authorizations may also need to be updated with an ownership change, so factor that process into your timeline.

Valuation

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Multiple sales channels, established retail accounts, production headroom

The spread comes down to how many ways the business sells, the strength of the retail and wholesale relationships, the condition and capacity of the production facility, and how well waste and inventory are managed.

What drives a premium

Established major grocery and wholesale accounts with documented reorder history over multiple years

Production facility with capacity significantly above current output, documented and ready to scale

Multiple sales channels including retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer with separate revenue tracking

Current food safety and organic certifications that competitors without them cannot easily access

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FAQ

Food & Beverage Retail Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a beverage retail business?

Focus on the sales channel mix, the strength of the retail and wholesale account relationships, and whether the production facility has room to grow. Businesses with multiple ways to sell, established grocery and wholesale accounts, and production capacity above current output are the ones that give you the most flexibility going forward. Browse beverage retail businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's currently available.

How much does a beverage retail business cost?

Most beverage businesses sell for 2 to 7 times their annual profit. The multiple depends on how many sales channels the business uses, the strength of the retail and wholesale relationships, production capacity, and how well operations are managed. Businesses with multiple channels, established grocery accounts, and clean certifications tend to land at the higher end of that range. Use the SBA loan calculator to estimate financing options.

How do I evaluate a beverage retail business before buying?

Start with three years of financials with revenue broken out by channel. Then review the retail and wholesale account relationships: how long they've been in place, whether they require annual reauthorization, and what the reorder history looks like. Tour the production facility and understand current capacity versus actual output. Ask about spoilage rates and how inventory is managed. Understanding the certifications and whether they transfer cleanly is also important early work.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a beverage retail business?

Ask: How does revenue break down across retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels? Which grocery and wholesale accounts are in place and how long have they been reordering? What is the production facility running at relative to capacity, and are there any deferred equipment maintenance items? What are current spoilage and waste rates? Which certifications does the business hold and what does the transfer process look like? And are there any retailer account reauthorizations required with a change of ownership?

Where can I find beverage retail businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with food and beverage business owners. You can browse beverage retail businesses for sale on Rejigg and reach out to owners directly without a broker.

How is inventory handled at closing when buying a beverage business?

Inventory in beverage businesses is typically counted and valued separately at closing. Perishable products are usually valued at cost, not retail price, and the count is done close to the closing date to reflect current stock accurately. Having access to inventory records showing turnover rates, spoilage history, and what's currently on hand makes that process straightforward. It's standard practice in food and beverage deals and generally not a source of significant surprises if the records are clean.

Can I use SBA financing to buy a beverage retail business?

Yes, beverage businesses with documented cash flow and clean financials are generally good SBA 7(a) candidates. Lenders will want to see consistent revenue across channels, manageable customer or retailer concentration, and evidence that the business can service the debt. Working capital can often be included in the loan to cover inventory needs. Use the SBA loan calculator to model payments at different price points.