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Established Irish Hospitality Distribution Business For Sale

Clare, Ireland
Asking Price:
Undisclosed
Turnover:
€476,385
Net Profit:
€129,560

An opportunity has arisen to acquire a long established Irish wholesale distribution business with a strong reputation for excellent customer service, specialising in the hospitality industry, supplying a niche product throughout Southern Ireland. A long established, cash generative B2B distribution business with defensible supplier relationships, recurring hospitality demand, and significant untapped e-commerce growth.

Operating for more than 20 years, the business has built a loyal and recurring B2B customer base across:


Wholesale Hospitality


Hotels


Restaurants


Bars


Event venues


Wedding suppliers


Hospitality groups

The company benefits from:


Established supplier and distribution relationships


Strong reputation within the Irish hospitality sector


Nationwide customer reach


e-commerce ordering capability


Repeat trade customers


Proven profitability


Lean operational structure


Significant growth potential

The business is ideally suited for:


Existing hospitality distributors


Catering supply companies


Event supply businesses


Trade wholesalers seeking expansion


e-commerce operators


Strategic buyers seeking cross selling opportunities

Key Highlights:


Strong gross margins


Stock included separately at valuation


Long established trading history


Owner willing to support transition

Growth opportunities exist through:


Add a dedicated sales function


Expand digital marketing


Deepen existing customer accounts


Grow wholesaler and procurement channels


Introduce complementary products


Operational scalability

This represents an excellent bolt on or owner operator acquisition opportunity within a resilient and specialised niche market.

Further information available subject to signed NDA and proof of funds.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The business has already established a strong foundation within the Irish hospitality sector, providing multiple avenues for expansion.
Expansion of Hospitality Accounts
There is clear potential to increase market penetration within:
Hotels and hotel groups
Restaurants and premium dining venues
Bars and gastropubs
Wedding venues
Event management companies
Corporate hospitality providers
The existing customer base and reputation provide a strong platform for scaling recurring B2B revenue.
e-Commerce & Digital Growth
The business already operates an established online platform, creating opportunities to:
Increase online marketing activity
Expand direct to customer sales
Improve SEO and digital advertising
Develop subscription or repeat order programmes
Target niche seasonal and event based demand
Product Diversification
Additional revenue opportunities exist through the introduction of complementary hospitality products.
Strategic partnerships with hospitality suppliers
Operational Scalability
The business operates with a relatively lean structure and could benefit from:
Additional sales resources
Expanded warehousing capability
Improved inventory systems
Enhanced digital automation
Broader distribution partnerships
Strategic Acquisition Opportunity
The business would also represent an attractive bolt on acquisition for:
Hospitality distributors
Catering supply companies
Event supply businesses
Home décor wholesalers
Existing e-commerce operators
Strategic buyers may benefit from cross selling opportunities, operational synergies, and immediate access to an established customer base within the Irish hospitality sector.

Competition / Market:

Over 20 years of trading history
Established reputation within hospitality supply
Nationwide customer relationships
Existing online ordering platform
Niche market expertise
Flexibility and personalised customer service
Recurring B2B customer base
Recognised supplier and distribution relationships
Market Position
The business is positioned as a specialist trade focused supplier rather than a mass market retailer. This niche positioning helps reduce direct competition with low margin online sellers and creates stronger long term customer relationships within the hospitality and events sectors with strong recurring revenue.
The fragmented nature of the market also creates opportunities for continued consolidation and growth under experienced ownership.

Reasons for selling:

retirement

Employees:
2

Other Information

Inventory / Stock value:
€50,000