Price: $79,000 – Weekly Sales: $8,500 

This listing is for a Utz Chips and Pretzels, Snyders of Berlin, On the Border and Bachman Pretzels and Jax snack distribution route with a price of $79,000. The owner distributes snacks and related products to major grocery retailers, convenience stores and other accounts. This route also includes distribution rights for private label snack products at Giant Eagle stores. The accounts are primarily in Murrysville, Delmont, Monroeville, Jeannette and surrounding communities. The facility for product pickup is located in Youngwood. This route is currently averaging $8,500 per week in sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,600 per week in gross commissions based on an average 20% commission rate. Commission rates can vary depending on product/store.

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has major retail accounts including Giant Eagle, Sam’s Club, Shop n Save, Coen Stores, Dollar General and many others. There are approximately 22 active accounts being serviced at this time. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a name brand food manufacturer. Full training will be provided.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. Most owners make deliveries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The current owner works approximately 6:00am to 3:00pm on Monday/Tuesday, 6:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday/Friday and 6:00am-12:00pm on Saturday. Merchandising can be necessary during busier weeks on Wednesday and Sunday. The merchandising work can be easily outsourced. The route owner will work with company and account management teams to ensure that sales are being maximized and there are no service or inventory issues.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $8,500 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 20% the owner generates approximately $1,600 per week in gross commissions. The sales volume can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission.

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include fuel/gas, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, commercial liability insurance (often added on to vehicle policy), returns and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses. The current owner estimates $300 per week in route operating expenses. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Nearly every route has growth potential both within the current accounts or by adding new customers to the route. The route owner can work with current accounts and company managers to maximize sales volume. New accounts such as independent grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and other accounts could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.

FINANCING

Utz financing available in May 2025. Owner will provide some financing to qualified buyers until that time if necessary. Minimum 10% down payment required

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

No delivery vehicle is included with this purchase. The owner’s current truck, a 2006’ Chevy express 14’ with 30,000 miles, could be purchased from the seller separately for $17,500

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide full training to the buyer. In addition to training from the current route owner, the company will provide some assistance when possible and will always provide administrative/sales support. The manufacturer wants their route owners to be successful so you will have a solid support system behind you.

SCHEDULE

The route owner simply needs to make sure that their customers are taken care of, inventory is being managed properly, and sales are being maximized. The current owner works 6:00am to 3:00pm on Monday/Tuesday, 6:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday/Friday and 6:00am-12:00pm on Saturday

Owning a route means that you are an independent owner/operator/contractor. You are ultimately responsible for the success of the route operation and you will need to find route coverage if you are sick or on vacation. Most route sellers and existing owners have a coverage person whose contact information they can share. Otherwise you are free to train someone to run your route while you are unavailable. It can require some effort and coordination to setup time off…but it does provide a lot of flexibility once you have a person or two that can cover your route operation when requested.

PURCHASING PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

Route buyers will have an opportunity to meet with both the current route owner and the management team at the company. You will need company approval to purchase the route. Credit checks and background checks may be necessary as well. Most companies are requiring that route owners have an LLC or corporation so that they are personally separated from the business. The incorporation process is relatively straightforward for most states and can typically be completed through your state’s secretary of state/business registration website.

REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

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If you are interested in acquiring more information on this route please submit our non-disclosure agreement here. Please note the route number or route location on your NDA submission so that we can send over the correct information.

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Price: $313,835 – Weekly Sales: $8,921

This listing is for a Pepperidge Farm bread distribution route with a price of $313,835. The owner distributes a variety of bakery products produced by Pepperidge Farm to major grocery retailers including Cub Foods, Super Walmart, Super Target and other accounts. The warehouse facility for product pickup is located in Eden Prairie and the accounts are located in Andover, Coon Rapids and Champlin.

The route is averaging $8,921 per week in gross sales. The route generates approximately $2,051 per week in gross commissions based on the average 23% commission rate. This is a high sales volume route with consistent sales volume and growth potential. The current owner only works two days per week although it would do much better with a normal delivery schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a major food manufacturer. Full training will be provided.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. With a normal service schedule an owner operator will work approximately 35-40 hours per week. Most owners operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Wednesdays and Sundays off. Merchandising/restocking may be necessary on non-delivery days during busier weeks and that work can be outsourced if the owner is interested in doing that.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route is averaging $8,921 per week in gross sales over the last 52 weeks. The route generates approximately $2,051 per week in gross commissions based on the average commission rate. The sales volume can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission. Sales can be increased by adding accounts or growing sales volume within the current accounts.

OPERATING COSTS

The current owner estimates $150 per week in operating costs which would include gas/fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance, computer/handheld costs, etc.

Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on how far they are from the warehouse and territory, what type of vehicle they use, what rates they receive on insurance, etc. The current owner estimates per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, storage, maintenance, handheld computer/printer, and expired product expenses.

The current owner currently has about $150 in weekly expenses which leaves a weekly net of approximately $1,900. That figure does not include labor costs, loan payments, taxes, etc. as they are highly variable from owner to owner.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

There are display opportunities and the potential for more space in stores that is not being maximized with the current route operator. This is a terrific territory with new products being introduced and a great account base. A motivated owner should be able to increase sales quite easily if they put in the time and effort to grow the business.

Nearly every route has growth potential both within the current accounts or by adding new customers to the route. The route owner can work with current accounts and company managers to maximize sales volume. New accounts such as independent grocery stores could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.

FINANCING

Partial financing available. Down payment dependent on buyer’s credit and sale price to weekly sales average ratio.

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The current owner’s 16’x7′ enclosed trailer is included with the route

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer. In addition to training from the current route owner, the company will provide some assistance when possible and will always provide administrative/sales support. The manufacturer wants their route owners to be successful so you will have a solid support system behind you.

SCHEDULE

The current owner is only delivering two days per week due to a health issue. The route would be best operated with 4-5 delivery days per week. Days and hours are somewhat flexible as long as the stores are being serviced properly.

Owning a route means that you are an independent owner/operator/contractor. You are ultimately responsible for the success of the route operation and you will need to find route coverage if you are sick or on vacation. Most route sellers and existing owners have a coverage person whose contact information they can share. Otherwise you are free to train someone to run your route while you are unavailable. It can require some effort and coordination to setup time off…but it does provide a lot of flexibility once you have a person or two that can cover your route operation when requested.

PURCHASING PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

Route buyers will have an opportunity to meet with both the current route owner and the management team at the company. You will need company approval to purchase the route. Credit checks and background checks may be necessary as well. Most companies are requiring that route owners have an LLC or corporation so that they are personally separated from the business. The incorporation process is relatively straightforward for most states and can typically be completed through your state’s secretary of state/business registration website.

REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

Our route blog is a fantastic place to find more information on the distribution route business. There are a wide variety of articles including overviews on different types of routes (bread, snack, vending, etc) and others that discuss general route operating topics.

If you are interested in acquiring more information on this route please submit our non-disclosure agreement here. Please note the route number or route location on your NDA submission so that we can send over the correct information.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us through this form or by email at Jay@TheRouteExchange.com