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Vending Route in Virginia – Woodbridge Area

Price: $70,000 Gross Sales: $87,000 Equipment: 27 Total Machines

This vending route consists of 23 machines and 9 accounts near Woodbridge, VA. The current owner has operated the route for 15+ years. Accounts include six schools (three high schools, three elementary), a church, a medical building and a government office.

The 2015 business tax return lists $87,000 in 2015 annual gross income. The route takes 2-3 days per week depending on the time of year. The schedule varies significantly based on the school calendar. The owner pays 25-30% commission to the schools in order to keep those accounts secure. The commission is paid monthly and is calculated after the expenses are deducted from the sales volume (if owner nets $1,000 then they pay $250-$300 to guarantee the location)

Four additional machines in storage are included. All inventory on hand at the time of sale will be transferred to buyer. Current owner will provide full training and ensure a smooth transition to the buyer. Truck and any other equipment is negotiable.

Please contact us today with any questions.

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Canton-Ball Ground Georgia Vending Route

Asking: $20,760 Annual Sales: $41,500

Canton and Ball Ground Georgia area vending machine route that consists of 36 machines at 16 locations. Accounts include warehouse facilities, manufacturing businesses, car washes, a golf course and several other large retail and industrial businesses. These accounts offer consistent sales volume and great accounts with flexible servicing schedules.

The vending route produces approximately $3,460 in monthly gross sales. This generates $41,500 in total annual sales volume.

This is a very easy route with some accounts that only need service one time per month. Most accounts only need to be serviced 1-2 times per month. A few of them do require weekly service but they are great money generators. Owner will include full training and make sure there is a smooth transition to the new owner.

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How to Determine Fair Value for a Route Business

Over the last several years we have sold a variety of route businesses. The types of routes sold include vending routes, landscaping routes, bread routes, snack routes, wholesale supply routes, pool routes and several others. One of the most common questions we receive from our sellers is how to determine a fair asking price for their route business.

We have listed some guidelines for pricing a variety of businesses below. There are a number of variables that can impact a business’ price. Each business is unique and may not fit into the “typical” pricing structure. The outline below should be treated as a rough guide or estimate.

Vending Routes

Vending routes are often priced and sold based strictly on their gross annual sales volume. Most vending routes operate with a 40-50% profit margin. If the business sells for one times its annual gross sales, that typically allows the buyer to earn back their investment in about two years. Of course other factors such as the number of accounts, flexibility of schedule, quality of machines, etc. can play a large role in the value as well.

Bread Routes

Bread routes are typically sold based on their average weekly sales volume and a local, market based multiplier. For example, a Pepperidge Farm route doing $10,000 in weekly sales might sell at a multiplier of 15 times if it is located in Omaha, NE. That same route, with the same $10,000 weekly sales volume, might sell for a 25 times multiplier if it is located in New York City, NY.

Each company and market will use different multipliers based on historical sales of similar routes in the area. Larger routes typically sell for a slightly higher multiplier since they generate more income. Routes that are more attractive…possibly with a more flexible schedule, lower number of accounts, better company financing…will typically have higher multipliers as well.

Snack/Cookie Routes

Snack, cookie or pastry routes are generally priced the same way as bread routes

Landscaping Routes

Landscaping routes are very unique since they often include a more significant amount of equipment. A number of other factors come into play that may not be considered for bread, snack, vending or other routes. For example, are the accounts under contract? If so, what services are under contract and what amount of revenue is “guaranteed” with service agreements. Small local routes will typically have an earn back period of less than one year. Larger routes, those with 3+ employees and significant equipment included, may have earn back periods closer to 2-3 years.

If you have any questions about how to price your route or the best way to find a serious buyer, please contact us today. You can always find our full list of routes for sale at this page as well. Thank you!