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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsAugust 4, 2025✓ Verified in SBA records

Building a $25m FedEx Route Empire from $100k Equity

with Avery Tomek · Tomek Logistics

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
Tomek Logistics
Industry
FedEx contractor / shipping logistics
State
TX
Purchase Price
$1.0M
Multiple (EBITDA)
4.6x
Year
2020
LTV at Close
90%
Deal Source
bizbuysell

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
$900K
variable
Buyer Equity
$100K

Strategic Rationale

Pivot to a cash-flowing business with high growth ceiling; capitalized on industry distress.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Grown from $1.1M to $25M run-rate; fleet expanded to 240 trucks.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Celtic Bank Corporation95%
$1.3MP + 2.75%FY2021
Celtic Bank Corporation95%
$906KP + 2.25%FY2022
Citizens Bank, National Association85%
$75KP + 4.50%FY2011

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