The Route Exchange – Page 142 – Find Routes for Sale

Brooklyn Bread Route

Price: $180,000 – Weekly Sales: $8,000

Incredible Brooklyn bread route with protected distribution rights for major brands and approximately 75 established accounts in Brooklyn. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and selling Panera, Holsum, Fiber One, Gold Medal, Calise and other bakery products to their customers. The warehouse/depot for product pickup is located in Inwood (Queens).

The current owner averages approximately $8,000 per week in gross sales. Their gross margin after their product cost is approximately $3,800. This is a VERY high commission rate…most bread routes earn 16-20% commission. The route owner is allowed to set their pricing on this route which allows them to make far more money for the same amount of work. Operating costs vary from owner to owner but generally include gas, insurance, maintenance and storage/parking.

The current owner has owned this route for 7 years. Schedule is relatively flexible as long as deliveries are made as necessary…the current owner works four days per week and approximately 10 hours per day. The company covers 35% stale and all accounts on this route are COD (Cash on Delivery). 2006 Ford E450 truck, hand cart, label gun and other misc equipment will be included. Full training will be provided by the current owner and company. Some company financing is available.

Southern Kentucky Wholesale Distribution Route

Price: $39,500 : Annual Net: $21,000

Southern Kentucky wholesale route with existing, established customer base and suppliers. There are 25+ existing customer accounts located between the Bowling Green and Jamestown areas. Majority of customers are Warren County and east. Great growth potential for a motivated owner. The owner distributes a wide variety of supplies for floral shops, wedding/event locations, etc. Items include containers, ribbons, baskets, glasses, ceramics, plastics, foams, hard goods and other decorative items.

Current operation requires less than 20 hours per week and has a very flexible schedule. As long as you can get to the customers and provide adequate service then you can live wherever you like and choose your own schedule. Training and transitional support provided by the owner. New owner will need a delivery vehicle such as a cargo van, box truck or enclosed trailer.

Johnson City TN Vending Route

Price: $27,900 – Annual Sales: $25,720

Johnson City TN vending machine route with seven (7) combination drink/snack machines at accounts. An extra machine will also be included and could be used for future expansion. All accounts have been established for 5+ years and serviced by the current owner. Accounts include municipal office buildings, manufacturing facilities, healthcare offices, etc

For 2018 the route generated a total of $25,720 in gross sales volume. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner but are primarily inventory/cost of goods sold and then any travel or misc. maintenance costs. The owner estimates the annual net at $12,500. No commissions are paid to the accounts.

The route currently requires about seven hours per week. Most accounts do need to be serviced during regular business hours although a few of them open earlier in the morning. Full training will be provided by the current owner. Owner is also willing to work as a “fill in” driver if the new owner ever needs someone to service the route for them.