Asking Price: $130,000 Weekly Sales Average: $11,983
This established Mission Foods distribution route services the Ottawa, Morris and Streator, Illinois markets and offers an attractive combination of established sales, protected accounts, a five-day workweek and strong owner-operator income.
The route currently averages approximately $11,983 in weekly sales with an average commission rate of approximately 22%, producing an estimated $2,636 in weekly gross income before expenses. After estimated operating expenses, the seller reports approximately $2,216 in weekly net income, or $115,232 annually.
Route Highlights
- Asking Price: $130,000
- Average Weekly Sales: $11,983
- Average Commission: 22%
- Estimated Weekly Gross Income: $2,636
- Estimated Weekly Net Income: $2,216
- Estimated Annual Net Income: $115,232
- Major Accounts: Walmart, Jewel and Kroger
- Territory: Ottawa, Morris and Streator, Illinois
- Protected/Contracted Accounts: Yes
- Typical Schedule: Approximately 5:00 AM–1:00 PM, with Wednesdays and Sundays off
- Estimated Weekly Mileage: 300 miles
- Training: Provided
- Current Ownership: 10 years
- Reason for Selling: Downsizing
- Vehicle Included: No
- Owner Financing: No
- Company Financing: No
The route serves established major retail accounts including Walmart, Jewel and Kroger, with the seller indicating that the accounts are protected/contracted. Credit or reimbursement for expired or damaged products is provided based on product acceptability.
Schedule & Operations
The route operates approximately five days per week, with Wednesdays and Sundays off. A typical working day runs from approximately 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, providing the owner with a consistent schedule and afternoons generally available after route responsibilities are completed.
The seller estimates approximately 300 miles of driving per week. Reported weekly operating expenses include approximately $125 for fuel, $58 for insurance, $25 for vehicle maintenance, $20 for printer/computer/office expenses, $35 for storage and $157 related to returns/lost inventory.
The route currently operates from a Lockport, Illinois depot and services territory in Ottawa (61350), Morris (60450) and Streator (61364).
Established Route With 10 Years of Ownership
The current owner has operated the route for approximately 10 years and is selling as part of a downsizing effort. Training will be provided to assist the buyer with the transition.
At the current reported sales volume, the route produces approximately $115,232 in estimated annual net income on an asking price of $130,000. The existing protected accounts and established customer base provide a foundation for a new owner to take over an operating distribution business with immediate sales and cash flow.
No delivery vehicle or equipment is included with the sale.
About the Route
This Mission Foods route offers an established distribution business covering multiple northern Illinois communities with major retail accounts, protected/contracted accounts and a consistent five-day schedule. With approximately $11,983 in average weekly sales, reported annual net income of approximately $115,232, and a seller who has operated the business for 10 years, this could be an attractive opportunity for an owner-operator looking to acquire an existing distribution business.
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