Price: $30,000 – Weekly Sales: $533

This listing is for a Warner Robins, Georgia area vending route with an asking price of $30,000. The owner has nine (9) vending machines and several coffee machines, coolers and other equipment located at six (6) accounts.

The route is currently averaging roughly $533 per week in gross revenue with an estimated cash flow of $263 per week or $13,500 per year.

This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume and well established accounts. The vending accounts are located in Warner Robins, GA. Training will be provided. The current owner will do everything possible to ensure that the next owner is successful with this opportunity. The schedule is flexible and generally requires less than 10 total hours per week.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that vending product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and service the vending machines accordingly. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route is currently averaging $533 per week in sales with cash flow averaging approximately 50% of sales. 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

Current operating costs are approximately $270 per week which includes inventory, travel expenses and the occasional machine maintenance. This would leave a net of approximately $263 per week.

Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on where they are located, what vehicle they choose to drive and how well they manage the route.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

There are always growth opportunities at current accounts or by adding new accounts to the route

FINANCING

Negotiable with minimum $10,000 down payment

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

All vending machines are included. No vehicle is included. An owner should be able to service the route from a van, large SUV, pickup truck, etc.

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.

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.

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Price: $95,000 – Weekly Sales: $8,158

This listing is for a bread distribution route with a price of $95,000. The owner distributes a variety of bread, cake and snack products to major grocery retailers including Neighborhood Walmart, Food Lion, Dollar General, Family Dollar and others. The warehouse facility for product pickup and the territory are in Goldsboro, NC.

The route is averaging $8,158 per week in gross sales. The routes generate approximately $1,576 per week in gross commissions based on the average 19.3% commission rate.

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 number one selling food manufacturer. Full training will be provided by the route owner.

The current owner’s truck is included. The vehicle is a 2007 Isuzu NPR HD 26′ box truck with a power lift gate. The truck has approximately 166,000 miles. A Magliner hand cart and other roller carts are also included.

A vacation/coverage driver is also available

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. This route is currently being with deliveries on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Other days require merchandising. About 35 total hours per week are generally required between delivery days and merchandising/restocking days.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route is averaging $8,158 in weekly gross sales volume. The routes generate approximately $1,576 per week in gross commissions based on the average 19.3% 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 $236 per week in operating costs which would include gas/fuel, insurance, computer/handheld costs, and other required expenses

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 $236 in weekly expenses which leaves a weekly net of approximately $1,340. 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

The company requires a minimum $10,000 down payment at the closing. The remaining amount can be financed for qualified buyers

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

A 2007 Isuzu NPR HD 26′ box truck currently used for deliveries is included

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

As currently operated the route requires four (4) delivery days per week and merchandising/inventory the other days of the week

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