Price: $250,000 – Weekly Sales: $18,000+
This listing is for a turnkey bread and cake distribution route with locations in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona. The owner distributes products from brands including Flowers, Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Kill Bread, Tastykake and more. There are 26 total accounts including Fry’s, Safeway, Sprouts, Target, several restaurants/schools and other locations. This is a turnkey, high volume bread distribution route opportunity with established accounts and consistent sales. Full training will be provided by the current owner.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the route and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the stores. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. The current owner works five days per week and approximately 40-45 total hours per week. Deliveries are not made on Wednesday and Sunday although quick merchandising/restock work is necessary at the larger accounts. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route averages approximately $18,000 per week in gross sales. The owner receives 20% commission on most products and 15% on private label or other drop accounts. Based on an average 18.8% commission rate the route generates approximately $3,400 per week in gross revenue.
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include gas/fuel, insurance, storage and some lost inventory. Other costs will vary from owner to owner depending on their travel costs and how they choose to run the business. The current owner estimates roughly $400 per week in operating expenses which leaves a weekly cashflow of approximately $3,000.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
There are always growth opportunities for motivated owners either within the existing accounts or by adding new customers to the business
FINANCING
Company financing is available for qualified buyers with a minimum $25,000 down payment
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
The current owner’s enclosed trailer will be included if the buyer is interested
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer
SCHEDULE
The current owner makes deliveries five days per week and it typically requires a total of 40-45 hours per week. Merchandising is necessary on Wednesday and Sunday. The merchandising work could be easily outsourced if the buyer was interested in doing that. The schedule is flexible in regards to delivery days/hours as long as the accounts are being serviced properly.
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