Wholesale Seafood Distributor
Business Description
**Premier Waterfront Seafood Distribution & Real Estate Opportunity – Alabama Gulf Coast**
This is a rare chance to acquire a highly profitable, vertically advantaged seafood distribution business paired with irreplaceable waterfront real estate. Operating continuously since 1975, this business combines consistent cash flow with significant upside through expansion and redevelopment.
### **Financial Highlights**
* **Annual Revenue:** $1,935,993
* **Seller’s Discretionary Earnings:** $500,000
* **EBITDA:** $395,000
The operation benefits from **direct dock-to-market sourcing**, with fresh wild-caught shrimp delivered straight from boats to the facility—preserving margins, ensuring product quality, and creating a strong competitive moat.
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### **Strategic Real Estate Assets (2.7 Acres | 978’ Waterfront)**
The offering includes three contiguous, income-producing parcels with substantial infrastructure already in place:
**Parcel 1 – Core Operations Hub**
* 2,143 SF seafood market
* 448 SF office space
* 1,048 SF warehouse
* 520’ of dock frontage
* Includes all FF&E and inventory (~$307,000 value)
**Parcel 2 – Hospitality & Retail Expansion**
* 1,372 SF retail/hospital space
* 1,980 SF waterfront deck
* Ideal for restaurant, bar, live entertainment, or food truck court
* Boat launch capabilities enhance customer access and traffic
**Parcel 3 – Cold Storage & Distribution**
* 2,782 SF warehouse
* Specialized freezer capacity supporting wholesale scalability
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### **Investment Thesis & Growth Upside**
* **Built-in supply chain advantage** with direct seafood sourcing
* **Multiple revenue streams**: wholesale distribution, retail seafood sales, and hospitality potential
* **High-growth market**: local population and demand projected to grow ~25% over five years
* **Underutilized waterfront footprint** ideal for restaurant, marina, or event-driven concepts
* **Scalable wholesale operation** with capacity to expand regional distribution
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### **Transaction Details**
* **Owner financing available** for qualified buyers
* Seller retiring after decades of successful ownership
* Turnkey transition with established systems, supplier relationships, and customer base
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### **Bottom Line**
This is not just a seafood business—it’s a **strategic coastal asset** with infrastructure, location, and supply chain advantages that are extremely difficult to replicate. The combination of strong cash flow, hard real estate value, and expansion optionality positions this as a compelling acquisition for both operators and investors.
This is a rare chance to acquire a highly profitable, vertically advantaged seafood distribution business paired with irreplaceable waterfront real estate. Operating continuously since 1975, this business combines consistent cash flow with significant upside through expansion and redevelopment.
### **Financial Highlights**
* **Annual Revenue:** $1,935,993
* **Seller’s Discretionary Earnings:** $500,000
* **EBITDA:** $395,000
The operation benefits from **direct dock-to-market sourcing**, with fresh wild-caught shrimp delivered straight from boats to the facility—preserving margins, ensuring product quality, and creating a strong competitive moat.
---
### **Strategic Real Estate Assets (2.7 Acres | 978’ Waterfront)**
The offering includes three contiguous, income-producing parcels with substantial infrastructure already in place:
**Parcel 1 – Core Operations Hub**
* 2,143 SF seafood market
* 448 SF office space
* 1,048 SF warehouse
* 520’ of dock frontage
* Includes all FF&E and inventory (~$307,000 value)
**Parcel 2 – Hospitality & Retail Expansion**
* 1,372 SF retail/hospital space
* 1,980 SF waterfront deck
* Ideal for restaurant, bar, live entertainment, or food truck court
* Boat launch capabilities enhance customer access and traffic
**Parcel 3 – Cold Storage & Distribution**
* 2,782 SF warehouse
* Specialized freezer capacity supporting wholesale scalability
---
### **Investment Thesis & Growth Upside**
* **Built-in supply chain advantage** with direct seafood sourcing
* **Multiple revenue streams**: wholesale distribution, retail seafood sales, and hospitality potential
* **High-growth market**: local population and demand projected to grow ~25% over five years
* **Underutilized waterfront footprint** ideal for restaurant, marina, or event-driven concepts
* **Scalable wholesale operation** with capacity to expand regional distribution
---
### **Transaction Details**
* **Owner financing available** for qualified buyers
* Seller retiring after decades of successful ownership
* Turnkey transition with established systems, supplier relationships, and customer base
---
### **Bottom Line**
This is not just a seafood business—it’s a **strategic coastal asset** with infrastructure, location, and supply chain advantages that are extremely difficult to replicate. The combination of strong cash flow, hard real estate value, and expansion optionality positions this as a compelling acquisition for both operators and investors.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 51
- Employees
- 12 (7 Full-time, 3 Part-time, 2 Contractors)
- Facilities & Assets
- Parcel 1: 2,143 sq ft seafood market with 448 sq ft office space, 1,048 sq ft warehouse storage, and 520 feet of dock facilities. Includes all equipment, fixtures, furniture and inventory valued at $307,000.
Parcel 2: 1,372 sq ft retail/hospitality space with expansive 1,980 sq ft waterfront deck ideal for outdoor dining and entertainment venues. Property supports food truck operations, bar service, and boat launch facilities.
Parcel 3: 2,782 sq ft warehouse with specialized freezer storage capacity - Website
- https://billys-seafood.net/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvfitleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUT0tyN0t
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,500
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- 30 Days support and training
- Financing Options
- Negotiable
Listing Info
- ID
- 2485864
- Listing Views
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1 NDA - Interactive-David -Form - 2025.pdf
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