Pepperidge Farm Routes

This post will provide more information on Pepperidge Farm routes.  There are typically two different types of Pepperidge Farm routes…bread routes and cookie/snack routes.  Each route owner has the distribution rights for different products.  Pepperidge Farm bread route owners will deliver all of the bread products, buns, stuffing and dinner rolls.  On the other hand, cookie/snack route owners deliver all of the cookies, crackers, muffins, desserts and other products sold by the company.  The routes themselves operate in a very similar style.  There are a few major differences to keep in mind when considering these routes…

• Pepperidge Farm bread and cookie routes are priced differently
  • Bread routes typically sell for a weekly sales multiplier between 15-25.  Cookie routes can sell between 25-40 times their weekly sales average.

• Bread route owners will usually load their trucks on a daily basis.  Cookie route owners can often load only once or twice per week.

• Typically a 10% down payment is required for a cookie route while a 15% down payment is required for a bread route

• Depending on the area, bread route owners may receive a higher percentage commission

While there are a few differences there are even more similarities between the types of Pepperidge Farm routes…

• The territories are typically the same size for both types of routes

• The same trucks and equipment can be used for either type of route

• Owners receive the same support from Pepperidge Farm

• Both product lines offer some seasonal products which keep sales going no matter what time of year

If you are interested in Pepperidge Farm routes or have any questions, please contact us at any time.  Thank you.

Boston Bread Route for Sale

Asking Price: $179,000    Net Income:  $130,000+

Fantini Bakery bread route for sale in the South Shore area.  Route territory includes Plymouth, Norwell, Marshfield, Pembroke, Hanover, Hanson, Duxbury, Halifax, Kingston, Bourne and more.  Owner distributes Fantini bread products to major grocery stores, schools, restaurants and other businesses.  Primary accounts include Market Baskets, Wal-Marts, Hannafords, Shaw’s and 13 school districts.  Expansion opportunities are unlimited due to the size of the territory and the variety of accounts that can be serviced.

The route is averaging approximately $16,000 per week in total sales volume.  Owner is compensated at 18.75% commission which results in a weekly gross income of $3,000.  Vehicle gas, maintenance and insurance total approximately $285 per week.  There is an optional helper that currently receives $200 per week…they handle merchandising on Wed./Sat. and help throughout the week. The current owner leases a 18 foot Isuzu box truck that is an additional $170 per week.  The new owner will take over the truck lease.  With approximately $450 in weekly expenses the route nets $130,000+ per year.

A qualified buyer may be eligible for approximately $105,000 of company backed financing.  The remaining purchase amount must be available at closing.  Training will be provided.

Current schedule is five days per week and from 12am to 12pm.  Only simple merchandising or shelf filling is completed for the larger accounts on Wednesday and Sunday.  Current owner pays an employee for that work.