Route Owner Responsibilities

Route Owner Responsibilities

There are dozens of different types of routes and each of them have their own unique business models.  Regardless, most route owners have very similar day to day responsibilities.  The list below is meant to provide a general overview of what tasks route owners are responsible for.

  • Maintaining a strong relationship with your accounts
    • This includes store managers, receivers and any other employees that assist you
    • Be on time and maintain a professional and conversational relationship
  • Service your accounts consistently and diligently
    • Try and maintain a regular schedule so that account/store management knows when you will be there
    • Make your space in the store look professional.  The appearance of your product is crucial.
    • Remove expired or damaged product as soon as possible
  • Reliable and prompt communication with management and stores
    • Whether your district manager or an account is trying to contact you, route owners should try and address these communications as soon as possible
    • This includes phone, text or email communications
  • Support sales and promotional efforts
    • The most successful route owners do everything they can to increase sales
    • Owners should make it clear to their accounts that they want any additional display space that is available
    • If additional space is given, make sure those displays are full of product and setup as management requested
  • Add new accounts (if applicable/necessary)
    • Most route opportunities allow unlimited expansion as long as it is within the owner’s sales territory
    • If a district manager knows you are trying to grow the route they will often help you secure additional accounts in your area
  • Be accountable
    • This is simple.  Be on time, attend meetings, respond to calls/emails, etc.

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Vending Location for Sale – Findlay, OH

Vending Location for Sale – Findlay, OH

One vending location account for sale in Findlay, Ohio.  This account is generating approximately $46,500 per year in sales volume.

Four (4) vending machines are placed at this account.  There is one combination drink and snack machine, one snack only machine and two drink only machines.  The combo drink/snack machine was purchased within the last 6 months. All of the machines are in terrific condition and the route is currently operated by a full-time vending business owner.

This location does require service 2-4 times per week due to its high sales volume.  This is a great, high volume vending account.  The current owner established the account 5+ years ago and will make sure there is a smooth transition to the new owner.

If you have any questions please contact us today.  Thank you.

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Benefits of Owning a Route Business

Benefits of Owning a Route Businessthe route exchange

Owning a route business can be an extremely fulfilling profession.  This article will go over several benefits to owning a route business and why it might be the right (or wrong) business for you.

  • Decide Your Income
    • No matter what type of route you have your income is going to depend entirely on how much you sell.  Motivated route owners can add new accounts, new products, secure more display space, provide other services, etc.  The potential in the route business is undeniable.
  • Decide Your Schedule
    • Most routes will have very flexible schedules.  The only real restriction is that you need to service your accounts while they are open and accepting deliveries.
    • Taking time off is as easy as finding someone to service your route.  I knew several individuals that would take multiple weeks off and pay someone else to run their route.  As long as the job is getting done you are free to hire coverage when you need time off.
  • Pick Your Company and Products
    • There are a wide variety of routes out there and there are differences between them all.  Bread, snack, vending, ATM, pool, landscaping, etc.  They all offer their own advantages and disadvantages.  If you know what you are looking for then there is a route opportunity for everyone.
  • Work for Yourself
    • As noted above, you will have a lot of freedom to decide your income and schedule.  Many routes will have company sales support in the form of district or regional managers.  They assist with the sales process and can work hand-in-hand with the route owner to build a successful business.  Otherwise, the route owner has tremendous control over how their business operates.
  • It’s a Simple Business Model
    • Route owners typically don’t deal with extremely variable costs, schedules or workloads.  You choose how large you want to grow the business.  The business management tasks, such as accounting, are fairly easy to handle due to the straightforward nature of the route business