Price: $200,000 – Weekly Sales: $13,931
This listing is for a turnkey Pepperidge Farm bread distribution route with account locations in the Claremont, NH area. There are nine (9) total accounts including two Market Baskets, two Shaws, a Hannaford, Shop N Save and Walmart Supercenter. This is a turnkey bread/bakery distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and incredible brand awareness. 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. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly. The owner would deliver three (3) times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday to most stores. The Market Basket in Claremont needs 5 day deliveries, but you can leave back-stock in the other stores and merchandise on Tuesdays and Fridays instead of having to make deliveries.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route averages approximately $13,931 per week in gross sales. The owner makes 20% commission on all sales which generates approximately $2,785 per week in weekly 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 $280 per week in operating expenses.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The current owner makes deliveries two times per week and does pullups/merchandising three days per week. The days/hours vary depending on the sales volume, store promotions, etc. Most delivery days require 6-8 hours per day.
This is a very large territory with a large number of convenience stores that could be added as cash stops for a motivated owner.
FINANCING
Financing available for qualified buyers with a minimum 15% down payment (pending credit review)
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
N/A
TRAINING
Training will be provided by Pepperidge Farm
SCHEDULE
The current owner works a total of 35-40 hours per week spread over five days. The current owner takes off Wednesday and Sunday every week.
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