Price: $112,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,510
This listing is for a turnkey Mission tortilla distribution route with account locations in Aurora, Oswego and Montgomery. The warehouse for product pickup is located in Lockport. There are 11 total accounts including a Walmart Supercenter, two Jewels, a Mariano’s, a Sam’s Club, a Target and a few other well known grocery locations. This is a turnkey tortilla, chip, salsas/dips and other product distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume. 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 current owner services the accounts 4 or 5 days per week and it generally requires about 30-35 total hours per week. They take off Wednesday, Friday (every other week) and Sunday. There is massive growth potential for a motivated owner.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route averages approximately $7,510 per week in gross sales. The owner makes an average 19% commission rate which generates approximately $1,425 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 $200 per week in operating expenses.
This does include the owner having their product delivered to Montgomery for $40 per week. Product can be picked up in Lockport for no cost.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The current owner is operating the route 4 or 5 days per week and the days/hours vary depending on the sales volume, store promotions, etc. Most days are from 5am until 12pm.
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
The owner’s 2005 GMC 16 foot box truck is included
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer
SCHEDULE
The current owner services the accounts once per week and it typically requires a total of 30-35 hours per week and either four or five days. The current owner takes off Wednesdays and Sundays every week. They take off Fridays roughly every other week. They typically work 6-8 hours per day.
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