DistributionRare opportunity to acquire a vending route business with 16 years of operating history in a growing market. The customer database numbers in the thousands and represents a valuable, largely untapped marketing asset.
Open to financing 40% of the price over 3 years at 7% with an acceptable down payment.
Seller is pursuing another business venture and wants a clean transition.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Established Vending Machine Route Operating Since 2010 · $698K
Asking price is $698K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerHelena, MT · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a small owner-operated distribution business in the Helena, MT area, based on general market knowledge and the seller's figures, not verified data or an appraisal; ranges are wide because distribution margins vary a lot by product line, and small-market comparables are thin.
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