$278k EBITDA Wine Wholesaler & Importer in New York
March 12, 2026
by an intermediary from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business in New York, NY, USA
This is an established wine importer and distributor serving restaurants and specialty retailers across a major Northeastern region. The portfolio centers on organic, biodynamic, and sustainably farmed European wines built over many years. The company holds the required wholesale and import licenses for its core markets and is
permitted to sell to additional states.
Operations are staff-run with defined roles. A senior leader focuses on portfolio curation, sales, and marketing, supported by a vice president driving new account
growth, an operations lead handling ordering and invoicing, a controller managing finance, and part-time sales reps. New customers come from referrals and targeted outreach, and accounts are serviced directly.
Performance signals include significant working capital activity, low customer churn, and long-tenured relationships with multi-location restaurant groups and specialty retailers.
Accounts receivable are collected on standard terms, and inventory turns over on a measured cycle appropriate for the category. The business leases its facility
with time left on the term.
Growth opportunities include adding producers each year to refresh demand, expanding distribution into additional permitted states, increasing penetration within existing accounts through staff training and menu placements, and formalizing sales processes to scale beyond the founder.
Pricing and mix optimization across commercial and premium tiers can further enhance margins. A buyer should plan to maintain licensing compliance and market-facing
relationships.
The seller offers up to several months of hands-on transition and is open to post-close consulting to ensure continuity with suppliers and key accounts.
📍 New York, NY
💰 Asking Price: $1,062,000
📊 Revenue: —
💵 SDE: N/A
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SBA Eligibility: SBA Eligible
🤝 Seller Financing: Yes
🏷️ Industry: N/A
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from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA