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Syracuse NY Bread Route

Price: $85,000 – Weekly Sales: $6,550

Great Syracuse NY wholesale bread distribution route with established accounts and consistent sales volume. Product pickup facility is conveniently located in Lakeland, NY. The route owner is responsible for ordering, picking up, delivering and stocking products at grocery stores, restaurants and other accounts in the area. This is a great turnkey route business with growth potential for a motivated owner.

Total gross sales for 2018 were just over $340,000. The owner receives a varying margin/commission rate depending on the products being sold but 22% is likely. This generates roughly $1,450 per week in gross weekly earnings. Operating costs can vary significantly from owner to owner due to travel costs, misc expenses and deductions, etc. The current owner conservatively nets $1,000 – $1,050 per week.

Full training provided by current owner and/or company. The schedule is flexible as long as deliveries are being made on time and the customers are satisfied with the service. The current owner works Monday-Saturday and typically 6-7 hours per day.

2014 Chevy 17 foot box truck is included in this price. The truck is in great condition and only has 83,000 miles at this time.

Saint Louis Vending Route for Sale

Price: $36,000 – Weekly Sales: $825

Saint Louis vending route for sale which consists of seven (7) high quality vending machines and one (1) Micro Market placed at seven (7) accounts. These are incredible machines with high end functionality including sales monitoring, inventory tracking, smartphone payment service, etc. All accounts are well established and very easy to service. Full training will be provided by the current owner and the operating will be seamlessly transitioned over to the purchaser.

The total gross sales volume for 2018 was $40,249. The owners have forecasted for annual sales of approximately $43,000 after 6 months of 2019. Operating expenses vary from owner to owner but are largely cost of goods sold (inventory), fuel and any necessary maintenance. The current owner works around a 40% net margin. Estimated net for 2019 is $17,000.

Full training provided by the current owner. Great route with growing accounts and high end equipment. Flexible schedule and easy growth opportunity if someone is motivated to expand the route.

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.