Price: $50,000 – Weekly Sales: $5,800
This listing is for an Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas waffle mix route with a price of $50,000. The territory includes all of Oklahoma, Wichita and the surrounding area, northwest Arkansas from Fort Smith to Bentonville and Wichita Falls, Texas.
The owner distributes waffle mix and other products to restaurants and hotels. The route is currently averaging approximately 6,000 per week in sales with gross profit of $1,500 per week.
This is a turnkey distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume well established accounts. Full training will be provided. The purchase also includes the owner’s 2019 Dodge Ram Promaster City Cargo van.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base. Route owners will order and deliver product accordingly. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly. The current owner makes deliveries 5-6 days per week
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route is currently averaging $6,000 per week in sales with gross income of 25% of sales. Commission rates do vary slightly based on the account. 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 $500 per week which includes gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.
Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on where they are located, what vehicle they choose to drive, insurance rates, etc.
This is a very large territory with growth potential for a motivated owner. The current owner drives about 1,000 miles per week making deliveries 5-6 days per week.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Very large territory with unlimited growth potential for a motivated owner
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
The current owners vehicle is 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
This route requires 5-6 days per week. The hours are flexible as long as the accounts are being serviced properly
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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