The Route Exchange – Page 122 – Find Routes for Sale

Bellevue NE Bread Route

Price: $110,000 – Weekly Sales: $8,730

Highly sought after independent bread distribution route with a protected sales territory consisting of Bellevue and Plattsmouth. The owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking products at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Bakers, HyVee and more. The owner has exclusive sales rights for brands including Arnold/Oroweat/Brownberry, Entenmann’s, Thomas’ and Beefsteak.

The current owner is averaging $8,730 per week in sales volume. Commission rates vary depending on the product but average out to approximately 20%. This generates roughly $1,746 in weekly gross income. The owner does receive a $50/week advertising credit as well. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner but are primarily gas/fuel, insurance and maintenance. Most owners have costs between $100-$200 per week depending on their distance from the route/warehouse, their vehicle and any other misc costs.

Full training will be provided. The company and their bank partner will also finance 95% of the route for qualified buyers. Flexible schedule as long as deliveries are made on time and accounts are serviced properly. The current owner may have access to a truck which would need to be purchased separately.

Coastal Oregon Bread Route – No Longer Available

Price: $79,730.00 (10x weekly sales) – Weekly Sales: $7,973

Coastal Oregon Bread Route – No longer available

Price: $79,730.00 (10x weekly sales) – Weekly Sales: $7,973

100% turnkey wholesale bread distribution route in a protected sales territory from Tangent to Coos Bay, Oregon. Perfect opportunity for a sales minded route operator

The warehouse facility for product pickup is located in Tangent. Route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking bread/bakery products at major retailers including Fred Meyer, Walmart, Safeway and many others. Brands distributed include Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Nature’s Own, Sunmaid and Cinnabon.

The route has averaged $7,973 in weekly sales over a 52 weeks period. Bakery Commission rates vary depending on the product and store, but average out to approximately 34%. This is a very high commission rate compared to other bread routes! The weekly gross income based on current sales volume is roughly $2,700. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner as they are route payment, truck lease, gas/fuel, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance and other misc expenses

Training will be provided by the current owner. Bakery financing is also available for qualified buyers. New owner would need to assume truck lease on 2015 Isuzu NPR box truck, handheld computer + printer, and other route equipment. The route owner, if based in Florence, would operate approximately four 10-12 hour delivery days, two 1-2 hour merchandising days for a 50 hours work week average.

Great growth potential for a motivated owner. Territory could probably support multiple delivery vehicles if expanded properly!

Alexandria – Waldorf Maryland Bread Route

Price: $110,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,236

*Current owner is also servicing three stores in Brandywine, MD. Safeway, Target and Costco. The purchaser of the route will have the same opportunity to increase sales and may be able to purchase these accounts at a multiplier below the current market rate*

Protected wholesale distribution route territory for Arnold bread, Thomas English muffins and Takis chips. This route consists of major retail accounts including Walmart, Food Lion, Safeway, Target, Sam’s Club and others. Accounts are in the Waldorf area with the warehouse for product pickup located in Alexandria.

Over the last 52 weeks the route has averaged $7,236 per week in sales. The owner receives varying commission rates depending on the products sold but it typically averages around 16.5%. This generates roughly $1,200 per week in gross income. Operating costs vary from person to person but are commonly in the $150-$200 per week range.

Full training will be provided by the current owner. Company financing is available for qualified buyers. Flexible schedule that require approximately 40 hours per week and two days off. Handheld computer and printer will be included.