Retire From Your Propane Delivery Business — and Keep Getting Paid

How do I sell my Propane Delivery Business?

The most common options are a broker listing, a private equity sale, or a direct retirement partnership like ours. A broker listing can take 12–24 months and costs 10–12% in commissions. Private equity typically requires flipping the business in 3–5 years. We buy directly: a down payment at closing, then fixed payments after — weekly, biweekly, or monthly — until the full agreed price is paid. No bank, no broker, no auction.

What is my Propane Delivery Business worth?

Most Propane Delivery Businesss are valued at 2–4x their annual owner profit (also called SDE — seller's discretionary earnings). A business generating $200K in annual profit might be worth $400K–$800K. The real question isn't just the number today, but how much you receive in total — and our structure often delivers more over time than a discounted lump-sum sale.

Can I retire from my Propane Delivery Business without using a broker?

Yes. You don't need a broker to retire from your business. We work directly with owners — no listing, no public auction, no commission. The process is completely confidential, which means your employees and customers don't find out you're considering a transition until you decide to tell them.

What happens to my employees when I retire from my Propane Delivery Business?

In our model, your employees keep their jobs. We're not a private equity firm looking to cut costs — your team is what makes the business valuable, and we protect that. Same crew, same roles, same pay. Employee retention is a core part of how we operate.

How long does it take to retire from my Propane Delivery Business?

Most deals close within 60–90 days of agreeing on terms, after due diligence confirms the numbers work for both sides. Ownership transfers to us at closing, so you're done running the business that day — your fixed payments then continue on schedule, typically over 2–5 years, until the full price is paid. Unlike a broker listing that can sit on the market for 1–2 years with no guarantee of closing, our process moves on a schedule that works for your situation.

Can I sell my propane delivery business in Missouri or Kansas and keep getting paid monthly?

Yes. The recurring, tank-lease-anchored delivery revenue is well suited to this structure. We acquire propane delivery businesses with a down payment at closing, then fixed payments after — weekly, biweekly, or monthly — until the full agreed price is paid.

How do tank-lease agreements affect the value of the business?

Tank-lease accounts are valued more highly than customer-owned-tank accounts because the switching cost is higher — a customer with a leased tank on their property is less likely to change providers than one who can simply call a competitor for their next fill.

Does seasonality affect payment structuring?

Yes — propane delivery revenue is concentrated in the heating season, and payment structures for a retiring owner are built around that actual seasonal pattern rather than assumed to be flat year-round.