The Route Exchange – Page 124 – Find Routes for Sale

Shrewsbury – Worcester MA Pepperidge Farm Route

Price: $115,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,073

Incredible Pepperidge Farm bread route with major retail customers and protected sales territory. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking products and earns a flat 20% commission on all sales. The warehouse for product pickup is in Shrewsbury and most accounts are in Worcester. Accounts include Price Chopper, Big Y, Stop & Shops and other grocery retailers.

The current 52 week sales average is $7,073. Paid at 20%, the weekly gross commission is approximately $1,400. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner but are primarily gas, insurance and vehicle maintenance. Weekly net earnings are estimated at $1,200.

Full training will be provided by the current owner and/or company. Financing is available with a 10-15% down payment for qualified buyers. Handheld computer and printer for delivery invoices is included. Flexible schedule with approximately 30 hours per week required. Route has been owned by same individual for 9 years and is well established with great customer relationships.

Wilmington NC Vending Route

Price: $35,000 – Weekly Sales: $635

This vending route consists of five vending machines placed at five vending accounts in Wilmington, NC. These are high end machines with card and cardless payment features. They also include online sales/inventory tracking. The current owner has had this route for 3+ years and will provide training as needed. The route owner is responsible for purchasing product, stocking the machines, and ensuring that they are functional/serviced as necessary.

The route averages approximately $635 per week in gross sales volume. The current owner estimates the workload at 10-15 hours per week spread over two days. This is a very high margin route with most products sold at a 70% margin. The current owner nets approximately $450 after their cost of goods sold/inventory costs. Other operating costs would include fuel/gas, 10% net commission paid to three accounts, and any machine maintenance if necessary.

Full training will be provided by the current owner. There are 30 day two way contracts in place which allow either party to remove the machines as long as they provide a 30 day notification. Great turnkey business with room for expansion if desired. Very flexible route with great margins and consistent sales volume.

Monroe – Wadesboro NC Bread Route

Price: $120,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,295

The owner of this route has exclusive, protected sales rights for a variety of bakery products and brands including Sara Lee, Arnold, Entenmanns, Ball Park, Sun Beam and private label products. The warehouse facility for product pickup is located in Monroe. The territory and accounts include Wadesboro, Norwood and Oakboro. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking these products at established accounts including Walmart, several Food Lions and other accounts.

The route is currently averaging $7,295 per week in sales volume. Commission rates vary depending on the product being sold, but the weekly gross income averages approximately $1,540 per week. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner but are estimated at $200 per week (gas, insurance, maintenance, misc expenses). The owner does receive an additional $50 per week for clothing and vehicle advertising.

Full training will be provided by the owner and/or company. Company financing is available for qualified buyers. Required down payment would be approximately $50,000. Flexible schedule and growth potential for a motivated owner. Truck lease is transferable and has a $1 purchase option in approximately 20 months.