Price: $180,000 – Weekly Sales: $3,200
This listing is for a very high volume vending machine route with two accounts. One account is located in Charleston and the other location is in Huger. There are a total of 14 vending machines with nine (9) located at one account and five (5) at the other. They are both large warehouse/manufacturing facilities with consistent sales volume and flexible service schedules. Both accounts have contracts in place and there is four (4) years remaining on each agreement.
The route is currently averaging roughly $3,200 per week in gross sales. After operating expenses (inventory, travel, machine maintenance as necessary, etc) the owner nets approximately $1,420 per week. Each account is serviced three times per week.
This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume well established accounts. Training will be provided. The current owner will do everything possible to ensure that the next owner is successful with this opportunity.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that vending product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and service the vending machines accordingly. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route is currently averaging $3,200 per week in sales. The sales volume can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission. Sales can be increased by adding accounts or growing sales volume within the current accounts.
OPERATING COSTS
Current operating costs are approximately $1,780 per week which includes inventory, travel expenses, insurance, machine maintenance and storage. This would leave a net of approximately $1,420 per week.
Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on where they are located, what vehicle they choose to drive and how well they manage the route.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
There are always growth opportunities at current accounts or by adding new accounts to the route. There are functional machines in storage ready to be placed at new accounts
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
All 14 vending machines owned by the seller are included
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer. In addition to training from the current route owner, the company will provide some assistance when possible and will always provide administrative/sales support. The manufacturer wants their route owners to be successful so you will have a solid support system behind you.
SCHEDULE
Each account on this route requires three (3) service trips per week. Total hours required will depend on the owner’s current location. One account does have 24/7 access as security and maintenance are there at all times. The other account has 24/5 access with many Saturdays open as well throughout the year.
PURCHASING PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
No financing is available. The full amount would need to be paid at the closing.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
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