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Alcohol Dispenser Brand โ€“ $300K SDE โ€“ $998K Asking โ€“ 3.3x

Listing Type (?): Solid

A 4-year-old alcohol dispenser brand with patented products and trademarks in key markets. The business has distribution and 3PL fulfillment in both the US and Australia, and has sold over 55,000 units. It operates on Shopify Plus with DTC, wholesale, and retail sales. The brand uses Meta ads, micro-influencers, and word-of-mouth to drive growth. Inventory is not included in the asking price.

โœ… What I Like

  • Patented product and international trademarks create defensibility

  • Distribution already set up in the US and Australia using 3PLs

  • Multi-channel sales: DTC, wholesale, and big-box retail placement

  • Premium branding supports solid margins and reduces pricing pressure

  • Lean operation with minimal owner input and a CMO in place

โš ๏ธ Risks / Challenges / Questions

  • Business is only 4 years old โ€” longevity and repeat demand are still uncertain

  • Inventory is excluded from the asking price โ€” buyer must budget separately

  • Growth partly fueled by recent influencer and licensing pushes โ€” may not be repeatable

  • Narrow product focus could limit future growth paths if not expanded

๐Ÿ“ˆ Ways to Grow

  • Expand distribution to the UK, EU, and Canada with current 3PL model

  • Launch companion products or seasonal gift bundles to increase AOV

  • Develop corporate/event gifting programs for B2B sales

  • Explore strategic partnerships with alcohol brands for co-marketing or licensing

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