INDUSTRIAL SALT DISTRIBUTOR & ANIMAL NUTRITION SUPPLY - ESTABLISHED 1977

1.25 million for the business and 250k for the real estate. (seller requires real estate to be sold with business).

This territory-protected commercial salt distributor and wholesale livestock nutrition supplier demonstrates strong operational fundamentals with strategic positioning for growth. Operating from an 8,000-square-foot warehouse facility in East Texas, the company leverages proximity to a major underground salt mine to serve commercial customers across eight states: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.

BUSINESS MODEL & OPERATIONS:
- 47-year operating history with established customer base
- Territory protection agreement providing competitive moat
- Diversified revenue streams: industrial salt distribution and livestock nutrition wholesale
- Strategic product portfolio expansion over past 3-4 years from agricultural salt to industrial applications including water treatment and food preservation
- Proprietary feed blend formulations for specialized cattle segments (bucking bulls, weaning calves, breeding cattle)

OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE:
- Workforce: 2 full-time, 4 part-time employees managing daily operations
- Semi-absentee ownership model suitable for investor-operators
- 8,000 sq ft warehouse facility optimized for bulk distribution
- Established supply chain relationships with major salt producers

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- Revenue decline reflects strategic shift from lower-margin agricultural salt to higher-margin industrial applications
- Substantial profit margin improvement achieved through product mix optimization
- Diversified customer base includes large cattle operations, water filtration companies, and industrial users
- National sales reach with concentrated regional presence

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Direct-to-end-user bulk feed sales expansion
- Online ordering platform development for operational efficiency
- Untapped industry vertical penetration
- Geographic expansion potential within existing distribution network
- Industrial salt market growth driven by water treatment and food processing demand

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
- Strategic location near major salt mine source
- Territory protection providing market exclusivity
- Established relationships with commercial agricultural customers
- Specialized nutrition product expertise
- Operational scalability with existing infrastructure

This opportunity suits analytical buyers seeking a data-driven acquisition with measurable competitive advantages, established cash flows, and clear expansion pathways in growing industrial markets.