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Amazon FBM Business in the Food & Beverages Niche

Amazon FBMListed on Empire Flippers· Aug 24
$3.5M
Asking Price
$278.2K/mo
Monthly Revenue
$73.7K/mo
Monthly Profit
4.0x
Profit Multiple
13 years
Business Age

Why We Picked This

This 13-year-old Amazon FBM business in specialty coffee generates $278K/mo revenue with 26.5% margins and a 4.0x annual profit multiple. The verified 89.6% 30-day retention, 4,800 Subscribe & Save subscribers, 85%+ repeat purchase rates, and diversified revenue across Amazon (76%), Shopify, Walmart, and 700+ Publix locations demonstrate durable, organic-driven traction. However, the 4.0x multiple is at the upper end of acceptable range for a mature business, and several operational details require confirmation before final commitment.

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Strengths

  • Verified financials with $278K/mo revenue and 26.5% profit margins, certified by Empire Flippers platform verification
  • Exceptional customer retention: 89.6% 30-day repeat rate and 85%+ repeat purchase revenue across channels demonstrates durable demand
  • Diversified revenue streams: 76% Amazon (FBM + wholesale to 700+ Publix stores), 24% DTC (Shopify, Walmart, direct), reducing single-channel risk
  • Proprietary competitive moat: patented roasting process with 4,800 active Subscribe & Save subscribers and 40,000+ email list for organic acquisition
  • 13-year operating history with minimal advertising spend indicates strong brand equity and organic customer acquisition
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Details to confirm

  • Confirm cost of goods sold (COGS) breakdown and gross margin by channel (Amazon vs. DTC) to validate the 26.5% net profit claim and identify margin-improvement opportunities
  • Request detailed churn metrics beyond 30-day retention: monthly/annual cohort churn, Subscribe & Save cancellation rate, and wholesale account stability to assess revenue durability
  • Clarify the impact of Amazon policy changes (FBA/FBM transition costs, algorithmic visibility shifts) and Publix wholesale terms (exclusivity, payment terms, volume rebates) on profit sustainability
  • Verify inventory aging, SKU concentration, and capital requirements post-acquisition to ensure the stated profit is not dependent on aggressive inventory turnover or unusual working-capital assumptions

Additional details to confirm

Evidence 100/100
Material platform dependency

Buy vs Build: BUY

72
AI-native cash cost
$18.0K$42.0K
Estimated time
16 weeks
Asking price
$3.5M

The primary acquisition value lies in proven traction: 13 years of organic brand equity, 4,800 active subscribers with 89.6% retention, 40K email list, 700+ retail locations, and verified 85%+ repeat-purchase revenue across diversified channels—none of which can be quickly or cheaply replicated. Building an equivalent specialty coffee brand, email list, retail partnerships, and Amazon seller account would require 16+ weeks and $18K–$42K in software/ops tools, but would not acquire the customer base, brand reputation, patented process defensibility, or existing wholesale relationships. The 4.0x profit multiple is high for a mature business and material operational details remain to be confirmed, but the durable, multi-channel revenue stream and organic acquisition efficiency justify acquisition over a ground-up build. A buyer pays primarily for the customer relationships, brand moat, and operational systems—not for software reproducibility.

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

$3339K
Annual Revenue
$884K
Annual Profit
$278.2K
Monthly Revenue
48 mo
Est. Payback
Profit Margin26%
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Business Overview

This long held brand stands out in the coffee niche with a patented roasting process, making it the only brand in a unique sector of coffee in the U.S. market. The business maintains a strong subscriber base of 4,800 active Subscribe & Save users, boasting an impressive 89.6% 30-day retention rate. The business has strong sales on Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM, Shopify, Walmart and wholesale to over 700 Publix stores across the US. Both Amazon and DTC have impressive monthly repeat purchase revenue of 85%+. The business has a robust email list of over 40,000 subscribers, with a significant portion of its direct-to-consumer revenue stemming from repeat customers. Revenue breakdown shows 76% through Amazon and 24% through direct-to-consumer channels such as Shopify, Walmart, and retail distribution through Publix. With minimal advertising costs and a high repeat purchase rate, the business operates efficiently with substantial organic customer acquisition. Disclaimers: Notably - the seller of this business is also the manufacturer. The operation is supported by a team of approximately 25 employees based in the US, where the manufacturing facility is also located. While the owner is not selling the manufacturing facility - they are selling the brand, trademarks and sales channels, while keeping the manufacturing facility and associated IP. The seller expects that this relationship would evolve into a long-term strategic partnership. As the brand continues to grow, both parties stand to benefit. The seller's continued investment in scientific validation, product innovation, and consumer awareness should strengthen brand performance, while the buyer’s growth of the sales channels should further enhance the overall value and recognition of the brand and specific niche of coffee. Inventory is not normally included in the list price, further details can be provided to Unlockers. The legal entity section of the Seller Central account is currently locked to the US 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. The seller notes that they are actively pursuing legal action against other sellers in their specific niche of coffee given that they now have a patent in place and published research supporting their coffee health claims. Further details can be requested from the seller. Owner works ~50 hours/week. Reason for sale: The Seller would like to explore other opportunities. Growth opportunities: Expanding direct-to-consumer acquisition through TikTok, Meta, and paid social content; Growing Amazon K-Cup sales by increasing velocity and broadening the SKU lineup; Positioning the brand as the go-to coffee for GLP-1 users across Amazon and influencers; Strengthening low-acid brand authority through patents, certifications, validation, and educational marketing

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Quick Facts

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Type
Amazon FBM
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Age
13 years
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Source
Empire Flippers
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Listed
Aug 24, 2026

Deal Score

78
Strong Deal
Evidence confidence100/100
4.0x
Fair Multiple
Asking$3.5M
MRR$278.2K/mo
Profit$73.7K/mo
Profit Multiple4.0x
Age13 years
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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.