Price: $395,000 – Weekly Sales: $4,200
This listing is for a rodent/pest prevention service route with a price of $535,000. The owner maintains rodent/pest traps at 210+ residential accounts in the Chicagoland area. The accounts are located primarily in the southwest, west and northwest suburbs. If new accounts are added then the owner would need to set up new traps as those locations.
The route currently generates approximately $4,200 per week in gross service revenue. 90%+ of accounts are set up with automatic credit card billing and there are electronic records to verify payment history. The route generates approximately $3,500 per week after accounting for operating costs (gas, maintenance, etc). This does not include any salary/labor payments. This is a very convenient, low maintenance route with terrific growth potential for a motivated owner.
This is a turnkey service route opportunity with consistent revenue and full training provided. The current operation requires approximately 90 total hours per month.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that the rodent/pest bait stations are emptied, refilled, etc. Each location is serviced one time per month. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly. All traps are outdoors so the accounts can typically be serviced any time between 7am-7pm. No special vehicle is required although a pickup truck, large SUV or van would be preferable.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
This route is currently averaging approximately $4,200 in weekly service revenue. The service revenue can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission.
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include fuel/gas, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, commercial liability insurance (often added on to vehicle policy) and inventory. There is very little required in terms of administrative/bookkeeping work.
Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on how far they are from the warehouse and territory, what type of vehicle they use, what rates they receive on insurance, etc. The current owner estimates $580 per week in operating costs. This leaves a weekly post-operating cost net of $3,500. That figure does not include labor costs, loan payments, taxes, etc. as they are highly variable from owner to owner.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Nearly every route has growth potential both within the current accounts or by adding new customers to the route. The route owner can work with current accounts and company managers to maximize sales volume. New accounts such as independent grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and other accounts could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.
FINANCING
50% minimum down payment
VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
N/A
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer
SCHEDULE
The current route owner estimates 90 total work hours per month to properly service the route. Owning a route means that you are an independent owner/operator/contractor. You are ultimately responsible for the success of the route operation and you will need to find route coverage if you are sick or on vacation. Most route sellers and existing owners have a coverage person whose contact information they can share. Otherwise you are free to train someone to run your route while you are unavailable. It can require some effort and coordination to setup time off…but it does provide a lot of flexibility once you have a person or two that can cover your route operation when requested.
PURCHASING PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
Route buyers will have an opportunity to meet with both the current route owner and the management team at the company. You will need company approval to purchase the route. Credit checks and background checks may be necessary as well. Most companies are requiring that route owners have an LLC or corporation so that they are personally separated from the business. The incorporation process is relatively straightforward for most states and can typically be completed through your state’s secretary of state/business registration website.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
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