The Route Exchange – Page 152 – Find Routes for Sale

Raleigh Bread Route for Sale

Price: $150,000 – Weekly Sales: $8,475

Raleigh bread route with established customers including Harris Teeter, Food Lions and Sam’s Club. The route owner has exclusive distribution rights for a number of brands including Thomas’, Arnold, Entenmann’s, Sara Lee, Boboli and Ball Park. The warehouse facility for product pickup is located in Morrisville, NC.

The owner of this route is paid commission for all sales on their route. Commission rates vary from product to product but average approximately 16.5%. The route is averaging $8,475 per week in sales which generates approximately $1,400 per week in gross earnings. The route owner is also paid an additional $50 per week for advertising (wearing Bimbo apparel/truck wrap logo). Operating costs will vary from owner to owner but are primarily gas, insurance and vehicle maintenance.

Full training will be provided by the current owner and company. Flexible schedule with deliveries made M, W, Th, F, and Sat. Light merchandising is often done on W and Sun. A 2003 Ford E350 box truck is also included with this route. Protected sales territory and plenty of growth potential for a motivated owner.

Vermont Wholesale Route

Price: $150,000 – Weekly Sales: $11,225

Vermont wholesale route with exclusive distribution rights for Snyder’s, Cape Cod, Wise, Hannaford’s private label and various other products. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking product at established grocery retailers in the area. Current accounts include Hannaford’s, Shaws and Maple Fields. Warehouse facility is located in Rutland and the accounts are primarily in the Middlebury area.

The current route owner is averaging $11,225 per week in sales over the last 52 weeks. The route owner is paid varying commission depending on the product. After accounting for the commission and any promotional/sales discounts, the owner generates a gross income of approximately $1,600 per week. Operating expenses vary from owner to owner and primarily consist of gas, insurance and maintenance. The current owner nets approximately $1,360 per week or $70,700 per year.

Financing is available for qualified buyers…estimated 15% down payment required. Full training will be provided by current owner and company. The schedule is somewhat flexible although does require deliveries between 5am and 3pm. The current owner takes Wednesday and Sunday off, working 6:30am – 3pm the remaining days. Ford E350 delivery vehicle is being included in the purchase.

Norfolk VA Area Snack Route

Price: $130,000 – Weekly Sales: $9,066

Turnkey wholesale snack route with protected accounts in the Norfolk, VA area. The route owner distributes Snyder’s-Lance snack products to major grocery retailers including Walmart, Harris Teeter and Food Lion. The owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and stocking products at their accounts. The warehouse for product pickup is located in Suffolk, Virginia.

Over the last 52 weeks the route has averaged $9,066 per week in gross sales. Compensated at 15.5% commission, the route generates approximately $1,400 per week in gross income. Operating costs are different for each owner but are estimated at $200-$300 per week. That amount would likely cover gas, insurance, vehicle maintenance, any necessary admin costs, etc.

Full training will be provided by the owner and company. 2009 box truck is also included which makes this a very turnkey route. Company financing is available for 90% of the purchase price for qualified buyers. Relatively flexible schedule as long as deliveries are made during store receiving hours. Unlimited growth potential for a motivated owner…either add new accounts to your route or just grow the sales volume within the current accounts.