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Stable Food Freight, Fleet, Growth Upside Established Wisconsin-based refrigerated transportation company specializing in food freight with long-term customer relationships, consistent lanes, and a... Businesses Franchises Brokers Loading... Refrigerated Food Carrier + RE Wisconsin Asking Price:$3,850,000 Cash Flow (SDE):Not Disclosed EBITDA:$747,000 Gross Revenue:Not Disclosed Real Estate:$300,000 Established:Not Disclosed Refrigerated Food Carrier + RE Business Description Stable Food Freight, Fleet, Growth Upside Stable Food Freight, Fleet, Growth Upside Established Wisconsin-based refrigerated transportation company specializing in food freight with long-term customer relationships, consistent lanes, and a strong service reputation. The business operates regional and East Coast routes using refrigerated trailers and company drivers, supported by in-house maintenance and a well-maintained fleet. This offering includes the business, operating assets, equipment, and real estate, creating a platform acquisition for an experienced transportation operator, refrigerated carrier, food logistics company, or strategic buyer looking to expand in the Midwest. The company has been built primarily through repeat business and performance-based referrals rather than active sales or marketing. Revenue is supported by three core customers, with additional growth potential from existing customer demand, added capacity, and possible warehousing opportunities in the market. A buyer with transportation experience could step into an established operation with real estate control, existing customer relationships, DOT/MC operating history, drivers, equipment, and clear upside through expanded freight volume or cold-chain logistics services. Additional information is available after execution of a confidentiality agreement and buyer qualification. Ad#:2514871 Detailed Information Reason for Selling: Retirement Business Location Real Estate: Owned Included in asking price Building SF: 20,320 Listing Statistics Saved This Listing Listing Last Updated Appeared in Search Listing Detail Views BizBuySell EDGE Know the True Market Value Before You Make an Offer Get valuation data to negotiate with confidence. Get a Valuation Report Business Listed By: Michael Schwantes Creative Business Services View My Listings Phone Number 920-600-9668 Voice only (no SMS) Memberships & Certifications: Ad#:2514871 The information in this listing has been provided by the business seller or representative stated above. BizBuySell has no stake in the sale of this business, has not independently verified any of the information about the business, and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. Read BizBuySell's Terms of Use before responding to any ad. Learn how to avoid scams. 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Why we like it
- Recession-resistant revenue stream serving essential food distribution with three core customers providing stability and repeat business. Food freight transportation remains critical infrastructure regardless of economic conditions, and the company's established customer relationships suggest pricing power and demand durability.
- Real asset backing with owned 20,320 SF facility providing both operational control and balance sheet value. The in-house maintenance capability reduces operating costs while the facility creates potential for expanded services like warehousing or cross-docking operations.
- Established regulatory moat through existing DOT/MC operating authority and performance history in a highly regulated industry. The company's clean operating record and customer references create barriers to entry that protect market position.
- Clear capacity expansion opportunity from existing customer demand without customer acquisition risk. The business can grow revenue by adding trucks and drivers to serve current customers' additional freight needs, providing visible growth with known demand.
How to improve it
- Add 2-3 refrigerated trucks and drivers to capture existing customer overflow demand, potentially increasing revenue 25-40% with minimal customer acquisition cost. Focus initial expansion on highest-margin lanes where customers have expressed capacity needs.
- Implement route optimization and load planning software to maximize trailer utilization and reduce empty miles. Target 5-10% improvement in operating margins through better load matching and reduced deadhead miles.
- Develop warehousing and cold storage services at the owned facility to capture additional margin on existing freight flows. Cross-docking and temporary storage services can add 15-25% incremental revenue per customer relationship.
- Establish formal rate escalation clauses tied to fuel costs and driver wage inflation to protect margins during cost increases. Structure contracts with quarterly rate reviews to maintain profitability during inflationary periods.
- Add temperature monitoring and tracking technology to differentiate service quality and justify premium pricing. Real-time cold chain documentation creates competitive advantage and supports rate increases with quality-focused customers.
Diligence notes
- Analyze customer concentration risk and contract terms for the three core customers, including payment history, contract duration, and renewal probability. Verify that no single customer represents more than 40% of revenue and understand termination clauses.
- Review DOT compliance record, insurance coverage, and driver qualification files to assess regulatory risk and operating costs. Check for any outstanding violations, inspection scores, and insurance claims history that could impact operations.
- Evaluate fleet condition, maintenance records, and replacement schedule to understand capital requirements. Verify age and condition of refrigerated units, which are expensive to replace and critical to service quality.
- Confirm real estate value and zoning compliance for the facility, including environmental assessments and potential expansion restrictions. Verify the $300k real estate allocation is reasonable given facility size and local commercial property values.