Martins Bread Route for Sale Providence, RI

Martins Bread Route for Sale Providence, RI

Price: $59,000    Net: $36,400

This great Martins bread route for sale in the Providence, RI area is available due to owner retirement.  The bread route consists of 21 accounts in the Providence area.

The route is currently averaging over $3,700 per week in sales but is expected to be well over $4,000 per week due to new accounts.  The bread route owner is paid 24% commission for deliveries to grocery stores and 30% commission to any restaurant accounts.  The current owner grosses $900 per week and spends approximately $200 on expenses (gas, insurance, etc).  The owner nets approximately $36,400 per year with the current accounts.

The schedule is flexible for this route.  The current owner works 4am-11am and takes Wednesday/Sunday off completely.  The box truck currently used for this route will be included in the deal.  The truck is a 2006 E350 with 140,000 miles on the current engine.

Martin’s will provide financing to qualified buyers.  They require a 20% down payment.  Contact us today for more information

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Vending Business Opportunity San Diego, CA

Vending Business Opportunity San Diego, CA

Asking Price: $15,777    Net Income: $9,100

This route consists of four (4) vending machines at three San Diego account locations.  There are three (3) combo snack/drink machines and one coffee vending machine.  The vending machines are equipped with card readers, mobile pay, online sales monitoring and LED displays.  The account locations consist of a college building, a local car dealership and a larger office building.  All locations have great foot traffic.

The current route averages approximately $375 per week in gross sales.  The owner has expenses of approximately $200 per week which includes cost of inventory and vehicle costs.  This generates a net income of $175 per week or over $9,000 per year.  The machines need to be serviced once or twice per week depending on the time of year.  The estimated time commitment to properly service this route is 4-8 hours per week.  One location does require service during normal business hours while the others are available on weekends and after hours.

Owner will provide training on the route and the equipment.  Totally turnkey vending business with great up to date equipment.  If you have any questions please Contact Us today.

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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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