Price: $45,000 – Weekly Sales: $775
This listing is for an established vending route with four (4) vending accounts and seven (7) vending machines in the Duluth and Druid Hill area. The accounts consist of a school, a golf course, an entertainment location and a manufacturing/office location.
The vending machines are equipped with card readers, remote monitoring, and internet inventory/sales management. This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume. Full training will be provided by the current owner. The route generated approximately $40,000 in annual gross sales for 2024.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the account and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly.
The current owner services one account 1.5 times per week, two accounts one (1) time per week, and one account one (1) time per month and it generally requires a total of approximately 10 hours per week to service the route.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route averages approximately $775 per week in gross sales
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include inventory, travel costs and any necessary machine maintenance. The large majority of expenses are inventory/cost of goods sold. 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 $335 in operating costs per week.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Vending routes have unlimited growth/expansion potential. Additional machines and accounts can be added if the owner decides to pursue those opportunities. This route is currently requiring 1-2 service trips per week and a total of approximately 10 hours per week. A motivated owner could secure additional locations and grow the business significantly if they are interested in doing so.
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
All vending machines on the route are included in the purchase.
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer. They will do everything that they can to ensure the business has a smooth transition to the new owner.
SCHEDULE
The current owner services the route 1-2 days per week and it typically requires a total of 10 hours per week. The actual days and times of service is flexible. Some accounts do have weekend access and may be serviced as necessary on weekends.
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