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 and will sell for appraised value)

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:
- Recent revenue decline reflects strategic shift from lower-margin agricultural salt to higher-margin industrial applications
- The first quarter in 2026 experienced a slight downturn due to rising fuel costs and broader economic uncertainty.
- As of May 2026, the business has added a new client that is predicted to contribute about $50K/month in revenue. The business is also in the process of recruiting another significant client.
- 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. The business recently acquired a new customer that began in May 2026 and will increase revenue by about 600k per year with this one customer. The onsite office manager can handle this one account without other employee involvement since the business drop ships these products to the new customer. Over 70% of the revenue is from a drop shipped type of sale. The order comes in and the employee orders with the supplier and the logistic company picks from Supplier and ships to customer without this business taking possession.