Connecticut Vending Route for Sale – $65,000

Greenwich Connecticut Vending Route for Sale

Asking Price: $65,000    Gross Sales: $60,000+    Net Income: $30,000+

Connecticut vending route with 8 U Select It (USI) machines at 5 locations all within 10-15 miles of Greenwich.  Annual sales totaled $60,000+ with total expenses around $30,000.  Owner has detailed financial records which will be provided to serious buyers.

Machines were purchased brand new about two years ago.  They have great technology features such as mobile pay, card readers, online sales monitoring, etc.  The equipment is also clean and fully operational.  USI can provide phone and internet support for the machines.  Additional equipment such as extra racks, a handcart, computer and printer will also be provided to the buyer.

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Accounts include local sports clubs, tennis clubs, a department store and a financial office building.  These accounts are all very close to each other which cuts down on any travel expense.

The owner will not be offering financing but we do have third party funding options if you are interested.  Please submit the form at this page if you require third party funding.

If you do have any questions on this business opportunity please contact us today.

Selling a Vending Route

Process of Selling a Vending Route

Selling a vending route business can be confusing, overwhelming and extremely time consuming if the process is not handled properly.  This article will help outline the best process for selling a vending business.  Take these factors into consideration and you should have a much easier and more successful sales process.

  • Keep up to date financial records
    • One of the biggest issues when selling a vending route is that there is no verifiable income history.  Newer machines can show gross sales reports but most of the equipment out there does not.  Due to the large percentage of cash purchases, some routes really have no proof of sales.  Try to keep a detailed list of your sales information for a minimum of six (6) months.  Break this information down by location, cash vs credit, date of collection, etc.
  • Create a list of accounts and the contact information for each
    • This makes the transition process much easier.  Buyers will appreciate that all account contact information is in one place and readily available
  • Hire a third party sales company to find qualified buyers
    • Involving a third party has a great deal of benefits.  Primarily they will generate more interest in your vending route and then provide you with qualified buyers.  Because they are a third party they are able to request financial verification from any potential buyers.  A service like ours, The Route Exchange. will list and advertise your route for no upfront cost.  We work similar to real estate agents and are only compensated if we find you a buyer.
  • Take photos of machines and other equipment
    • Most potential buyers will want to confirm that the machines are operational and in good condition.  Photos of the machines at their locations will help ease their mind regarding the equipment
  • Keep realistic expectations
    • Most vending routes are selling at a ratio of 1-2x annual gross sales.  This means if your route is doing $10,000 in sales that it will likely sell somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000.  There are a lot of variables to take into consideration but this ratio should set your expectations.  It is important to keep in mind that equipment value is rarely considered.  Most experienced vending operators would rather buy a $1,000 used machine then pay for a route which is overpriced due to the equipment.

There are more items to consider but this is a good start.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us any time.  We want to save you the wasted time and frustration that goes along with selling a vending route.

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Houston Absentee Business Opportunity – SOLD

Absentee Business – Vending Route in Houston, TX

Asking Price: $85,000     Net Income: $15,000

Great absentee business opportunity for anyone interested in an absentee owner vending route.  The business itself has around 90 machines at 60 locations in the Houston area.  The owner does not live in the area but has a long standing partnership with a local vending service to run the route.  They purchase the product, stock the machines, clean them, perform any maintenance and collect the sales revenue.  This arrangement has been setup for several years and there have been no issues with the route whatsoever.

The owner and vending service found that there was a 22% profit margin after all expenses.  The two parties split that at 11% each.  The full route averages approximately $11,500 per month in sales. As noted, the owner makes 11% commission on all sales. This creates a monthly income of around $1,275 per month or $15,275 per year.  The owner does not have to be onsite and simply receives a direct deposit every month. All sales records are on file and shared by the third party vending service. 3+ years worth of sales reports are available

If motivated a new owner could take over the actual route operation.  This would more than double the net income instantly.  A new owner could also add additional services at some of the locations such as snack or hot drink machines.

This is a very turnkey situation.  Anyone interested, and qualified, with have the opportunity to speak with the route owner as well as the vending service that is operating the route.  Once the direct deposit information is switched over you would start receiving monthly payments.  Absentee owner opportunities are very difficult to find and this is truly absentee.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.  We also have third party funding opportunities if you are interested.

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