Price: $20,000 – Weekly Sales: $500
This is a great starter route (10 hours per week) currently netting $8,000+ annually. Asking $20,000 which includes $4,000 in product inventory in machines and in storage. Accounting for the inventory, the route has a $16,000 price and approximately a two year earn back. Additional machines are available separately if the purchaser is interested.
This listing is for a turnkey vending route with 16 established accounts and 25 machines in Norwalk, Fremont, Elyria, Sandusky and other surrounding communities. This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with manufacturing facilities, trucking companies, construction shops/supply yards and other great locations. Full training will be provided by the current owner. The route nets approximately $180 per week and the current owner works a total of approximately 8-10 hours per week. The machines are fully functional and in great condition.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the account 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. Four of the accounts are accessible in the evenings and four can be done as early as 6am.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route currently averages $500 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. 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 $320 per week in expenses which include inventory, expired product and fuel/gas.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Vending routes have unlimited growth/expansion potential. Five extra machines that are currently in storage will be included with the purchase. Additional machines and accounts can be added if the owner decides to pursue those opportunities.
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
The 25 vending machines at the locations. Five additional machines currently in storage are available separately if desired
TRAINING
Full training will be provided by the owner
SCHEDULE
The current owner works approximately 8-10 hours per week. This will vary depending on the owner’s distance from the accounts and their servicing schedule.
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