WANTED: Food Wholesaler in Australia - Buyer Ready

QUALIFIED BUYER SEEKING FOOD WHOLESALER BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

Our client, a well-capitalised operator with extensive experience in food logistics and supply chain management, is actively seeking to acquire an established food wholesaler business in Australia.

With a strong background in distribution, B2B account management, and inventory control, the buyer is looking for a wholesale business supplying retail, hospitality, or institutional clients with dry, chilled, or frozen goods.

The buyer is fully self-funded and ready to progress immediately with the right opportunity.

TARGETED BUSINESS TYPES:

✦ Food wholesalers supplying cafés, restaurants, grocers, supermarkets, or foodservice providers

✦ Bulk suppliers of dry goods, frozen foods, dairy, produce, or packaged goods

✦ Niche, ethnic, or specialty wholesalers with exclusive supplier lines or import arrangements

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

BUSINESS SIZE:

✦ Annual turnover between $1M and $10M+

✦ Single or multi-warehouse operations considered

✦ Preference for stable recurring orders and long-term customer accounts

LOCATION PREFERENCES:

✦ Major metro areas including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth

✦ Locations with warehouse infrastructure and logistics access to major road networks

✦ Regional wholesale operators with exclusive supply contracts also considered

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

✦ Food-safe compliant warehouse and delivery setup

✦ Fleet of delivery vehicles or existing transport contracts

✦ Long-standing customer relationships and reliable supplier network

✦ Documented inventory systems, order tracking, and staff procedures

FINANCIAL PARAMETERS:

✦ EBIT between $250K and $1.5M+

✦ Transparent, verifiable financial records including gross margins, cost structures, and overheads

✦ Clear documentation of supplier pricing agreements and client contract terms

BUYER PROFILE:

✦ Background in food distribution, wholesale logistics, or FMCG supply

✦ Skilled in stock optimisation, team management, and route planning

✦ Fully self-funded and prepared to invest in growth or operational upgrades

✦ Interested in retaining staff and ensuring service continuity for clients

TRANSACTION APPROACH:

✦ Asset or share purchase considered depending on business structure

✦ Professional, discreet, and efficient due diligence process

✦ Flexible handover period with vendor involvement welcome

✦ Dedicated to maintaining customer service and supplier relationships during transition

VENDOR BENEFITS:

✦ Engage with a serious, experienced buyer familiar with the wholesale food industry

✦ Fair and commercially sound valuation based on real trading performance

✦ Seamless transition process with minimal disruption to staff and clients

✦ Opportunity to see your business continue to grow under capable, well-resourced new ownership

CONNECT WITH THIS BUYER:

If you own or represent a food wholesaler that fits this profile, we welcome your confidential enquiry.

Our buyer is actively reviewing acquisition opportunities across Australia and ready to move forward with qualified vendors.

Please include a summary of your product categories, customer base, warehouse and fleet details, financial performance, and reason for sale. A member of our team will follow up promptly.

This is your opportunity to transition your wholesale business to a buyer with the experience, funding, and commitment to take it to the next stage. Enquire today.