Price: $35,000 – Weekly Sales: $954
This listing is for an established vending route with seven (7) accounts with high quality combo drink/snack vending machines. The accounts are all within a 20 mile radius of Fredericksburg with five (5) of the locations within a five (5) mile radius of each other.
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 accounts have been established for years and operated by the current owner. This is a very convenient route that is currently serviced three days per week and requires a total of approximately 20 hours per week.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the accounts 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 the accounts three times per week and it generally requires a total of about 20 hours each week to maintain.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The account averages approximately $954 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 $500 per week in operating expenses.
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 only requiring three service trips per week and a total of 20 hours. 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
Seven (7) Seaga HY2100 Vending Machines in Excellent Condition
One Sidemart (not currently in use but can be added to any of the existing machines)
Current inventory (estimated value of $2,000 at the time of closing)
Additional Machine Parts
Manuals/Guides
20 Hours of Training Included
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide 20 hours of training to the buyer at no cost. Additional training can be added on at $25/hour if needed.
SCHEDULE
The current owner services the accounts either M/W/F or T/Th/Sat. 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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