Food Service Distribution

Acquiring food service distributors supplying restaurants, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional food service operations.

What We're Looking For

We seek established food service distributors with refrigerated warehousing, delivery fleet infrastructure, and strong relationships with restaurants and institutional food service operations.

Target businesses include distributors of proteins, produce, dairy, dry goods, beverages, and food service supplies serving restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and corporate dining facilities.

Target Characteristics

  • Refrigerated warehouse and cold storage capabilities
  • Temperature-controlled delivery fleet
  • Recurring customer accounts with frequent deliveries
  • Food safety and quality management systems
  • Strong supplier relationships with food manufacturers
  • EBITDA between $750K - $1.5M

Why Food Service Distribution?

01

Daily Deliveries

Perishable products require frequent deliveries, creating high-touch customer relationships and recurring revenue.

02

Essential Service

Food service operations depend on reliable distributors to maintain their businesses, creating strong customer loyalty.

03

Regional Growth

Thriving restaurant and hospitality sectors in growth markets drive consistent demand for food distribution.

Investment Criteria

Revenue Range

$2M - $10M in annual revenue

EBITDA

$750K - $1.5M

Geographic Focus

Florida and Texas preferred, open to other markets

Business Age

Established businesses with 5+ years of operating history

Infrastructure

Temperature-controlled warehouse and delivery fleet assets

Growth Opportunity

Potential for customer acquisition and product category expansion

Ready to discuss your food service distribution business? Let's explore partnership and acquisition opportunities.