Company Overview
Overview: Miami-Dade–based importer and distributor of Latin/Hispanic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), operating since 2010. The business is well-established in South Florida with recurring customers, structured logistics, and long-standing supplier relationships. Core product lines include Latin/Hispanic food and beverages, OTC medicines, and essential consumer goods.
Sourcing & catalog: Products sourced from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, plus domestic U.S. manufacturers and suppliers. Approximately 150 SKUs across bakery & snacks, confectionery, beverages, yerba mate and accessories, fruit preserves, dry and canned groceries, frozen and refrigerated items, OTC healthcare, and personal/household care.
Customers & channels: 200+ active accounts including retailers, gas stations, convenience stores, mini markets, supermarkets and supermarket chains, and other distributors.
Sales footprint: Florida with additional out-of-state distribution.
Team & sales approach: Lean operation with 2 total employees including the owner. Sales are owner-led through direct customer engagement and on-site visits.
Growth opportunity: No formal marketing infrastructure (no website, no social media, no brochures, no Google reviews), creating a clear lever for a buyer to implement structured sales and marketing.
Import capability: Import licenses in place, including an active Customs Bond. Positioned to expand by adding complementary product categories and additional SKUs.
Facility Description
The business operates from office and warehouse facilities located in a premium, strategically positioned area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The site includes ample parking and two loading/unloading docks suitable for containers and cargo trucks, supporting efficient inbound logistics and outbound distribution.
Total area: 1,800 sq ft (168 m²)
Monthly rent: USD 3,650
Lease: Long-term, renewable
Industry Overview
The U.S. food and beverage distribution industry is one of the largest and most resilient segments of the economy, connecting manufacturers and importers with retailers, foodservice operators, and consumers. Nationwide, there are approximately 38,000–40,000 distributors, employing 1.7–1.9 million workers, with annual revenue exceeding USD 900 billion to USD 1.0 trillion. Within this ecosystem, Latin/Hispanic food distribution is among the fastest-growing ethnic segments, driven by demographic growth, mainstream adoption, and sustained demand for authentic imported products.
Latin distributors typically handle dry and canned goods, frozen and refrigerated foods, beverages, specialty brands, and private label products, supported by established supplier relationships across Latin America and the Caribbean, efficient logistics, and diversified B2B customer bases.
Florida: a strategic gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, hosting 3,000+ distribution companies, employing 150,000+ workers, and generating an estimated USD 120–140 billion in annual revenue (including multiplier effects). Robust port, airport, and interstate infrastructure—combined with dense Hispanic demand—supports efficient distribution. From an investor perspective, Latin food distribution businesses are considered recession-resistant due to essential products, recurring revenue, and scalability for geographic expansion.
Financial Information
Financial information is based on Form 1120-S U.S. income tax returns (S Corporation). For 2024, the company reported gross sales of USD 1,926,354, cost of goods sold (COGS) of USD 1,629,002, and total operating expenses of USD 247,136, resulting in an Ordinary Business Income (OBI) of USD 56,905.
Identified add-backs total USD 110,095 (including officer compensation, interest, depreciation, and other adjustments), producing Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of USD 167,001 for 2024.
Asking price: USD 497,000 (inventory excluded). Inventory is estimated at approximately USD 42,500, subject to verification and count prior to closing.
The valuation presented reflects a multiple of approximately 2.97x 2024 SDE.
