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Amazon FBA Business in the Culinary Niche

Amazon FBAListed on Empire Flippers· Aug 11
$98.0K
Asking Price
$8.4K/mo
Monthly Revenue
$3.8K/mo
Monthly Profit
2.2x
Profit Multiple
12 months
Business Age

Why We Picked This

Amazon FBA business generating $8,407/mo revenue with 44.8% profit margins and a 2.17x annual profit multiple—both attractive for an FBA operation. Verified financials and a top-10 subcategory ranking in Australia are concrete strengths. The 12-month operating history and single-supplier sourcing create execution and supply-chain risk that warrants deeper due diligence before commitment.

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Strengths

  • Strong profit margin of 44.8% — well above typical FBA margins of 25–35%
  • Asking price of 2.17x annual profit is reasonable for an FBA business with demonstrated traction
  • Top-10 subcategory ranking on Amazon Australia shows competitive product-market fit despite brief operating history
  • Verified financials via Empire Flippers platform reduce data uncertainty
  • Low founder time commitment (5–10 hrs/week) indicates operational maturity and delegation
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Details to confirm

  • Only 12 months of operating history — limited data on seasonal variation, customer retention, or longer-term marketplace dynamics; request 12 months of detailed transaction records and Amazon seller reporting to identify revenue trends and seasonality
  • Single manufacturing and logistics partner concentrates supply-chain risk; request contingency plans and alternative supplier exploration to mitigate sourcing disruption
  • Clarify Amazon advertising strategy and customer acquisition cost (CAC) to understand revenue durability if ad costs rise or algorithm changes; request detailed Amazon advertising account reports and cohort analysis
  • Confirm inventory levels, turnover rate, and working capital required at acquisition to assess cash-flow impact and working-capital needs beyond the asking price

Additional details to confirm

Evidence 92/100
Material platform dependency

Buy vs Build: BUY

78
AI-native cash cost
$3.5K$8.0K
Estimated time
8 weeks
Asking price
$98.0K

Acquiring verified Amazon FBA traction with an established product (top-10 ranking), a paying customer base, and 12 months of revenue history substantially de-risks time-to-revenue compared to building and growing a new Amazon seller account from scratch. Building a comparable FBA operation requires product research, supplier vetting, brand registration, Amazon approval workflow, initial inventory investment, advertising ramp, and typically 6–12 months to achieve $3K+ monthly profit—all subject to algorithm and category volatility. The software layer (Amazon Seller Central, inventory management, ad tools) is freely available; the scarce asset being purchased is the verified market position, customer reach, and operating cash flow. Reproduction cost (AI-assisted tools, basic inventory software, Fulfillment by Amazon logistics) is modest (~$3.5K–$8K), but building the sales momentum and brand authority to earn $3.7K/mo profit in a competitive FBA category would take a founder 6–8 weeks of focused work *after* supplier relationships and initial inventory investment. The transaction multiplier (traction premium) justifies acquisition over solo build, contingent on supply-chain and marketplace-policy due diligence.

Cash estimate includes the AI tools, APIs and infrastructure needed for a solo founder to recreate the software. Build time is informational and lightly weighted. The verdict is driven mainly by customers, users, verified earnings, retention, distribution, brand, data and operating history.

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Financial Snapshot

$101K
Annual Revenue
$45K
Annual Profit
$8.4K
Monthly Revenue
26 mo
Est. Payback
Profit Margin45%
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Business Overview

This listing is for an Amazon FBA business first monetized in August 2025, operating in the Culinary and Outdoors niches and focused on the Australian market. The Amazon Brand Registered and trademarked brand offers portable lunch boxes and food-storage solutions designed for convenient meal preparation and transport, with an emphasis on practical features such as insulation, portability, and ease of use. The business has experienced significant recent revenue growth while maintaining strong profit margins of over 35%. Its top-selling product currently ranks within the top 10 of its subcategory on Amazon Australia, demonstrating strong marketplace positioning despite the brand's relatively short operating history. The business is highly streamlined, with the Seller dedicating approximately 5 to 10 hours per week to monitoring inventory levels, advertising performance, and occasional customer inquiries. Products are sourced from a single manufacturing partner in China, with a logistics partner based in China responsible for preparing and shipping inventory directly to Amazon Australia. This business represents an attractive opportunity for Buyers seeking a promising early-stage Amazon brand with a strong position in the Australian market and meaningful potential for growth through geographic expansion and the introduction of complementary products. Disclaimers: Inventory is not normally included in the list price, further details can be provided to Unlockers. Although the business is based in Australia, the legal entity section of the Seller Central account is currently locked to the United States, meaning a buyer would need a legal entity in this country for a quick transfer. Alternatively, it is possible to unlock this section, and doing so could delay the migration process. If the legal entity section cannot be unlocked, the buyer reserves the right to reverse the deal. Owner works ~10 hours/week. Reason for sale: The Seller would like to explore other opportunities. Growth opportunities: Expanding into additional Amazon marketplaces beyond Australia; Launching complementary accessories and product variations (please reach out to the Seller for specific details).; Increasing inventory levels to support peak Q4 demand.; Optimizing advertising campaigns to accelerate ongoing growth

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Quick Facts

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Type
Amazon FBA
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Age
12 months
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Source
Empire Flippers
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Listed
Aug 11, 2026

Deal Score

72
Worth a Look
Evidence confidence92/100
2.2x
Good Multiple
Asking$98.0K
MRR$8.4K/mo
Profit$3.8K/mo
Profit Multiple2.2x
Age12 months
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Preliminary screening based on marketplace and public data. Verify all financial, legal, technical, customer, and operational claims independently before making an acquisition decision. This is not financial or legal advice.