Boerne, New Braunfels, Kerrville and San Antonio Vending Routes for Sale

Price: $300,000 – Weekly Sales: $6,000

This listing is for a Boerne, New Braunfels, Kerrville and San Antonio area vending route with a price of $300,000. The owner has 144 total vending machines, 111 of which are placed at active accounts and 23 are in storage, at a total of 69 accounts. 23 of the active machines are on consignment from large beverage suppliers. Of the 23 machines that are currently in storage, 17 are owned and 6 are on consignment. The machines on the Boerne, New Braunfels and San Antonio routes all have card readers/sales tracking. The route in the Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Bandera area do not have card readers.

The accounts are located primarily in Kerrville, New Braunfels, San Antonio and Boerne, TX. A 2008 Nissan Titan, 2015 Toyota Rav4 and a trailer are included in the purchase as well. Extensive documentation on the equipment and sales history is available.

The route is currently averaging roughly $6,000 per week in gross sales. The owner operates the route 50 weeks per year, taking the last two weeks off when most accounts are closed and sales are relatively slow.

This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume well established accounts. Training will be provided. The current owner will do everything possible to ensure that the next owner is successful with this opportunity.

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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. The route requires Monday-Friday service and a total of 90 hours per week. No holidays or weekends are required.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route is currently averaging $6,000 per week in 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 $4,350 per week which includes inventory, travel expenses, insurance, machine maintenance and storage. This would leave a net of approximately $1,650 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. There are functional machines in storage ready to be placed at new accounts

FINANCING

N/A

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

All vending machines owned by the seller are included. Two vehicles, a trailer, spare parts and other miscellaneous items used for the route will be 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

This route requires approximately 90 hours per week. The current operator works Monday-Friday with no weekends or holidays required.

PURCHASING PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

No financing is available. The full amount would need to be paid at the closing.

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

Tampa and St. Petersburg Florida Vending Accounts for Sale Individually

Price: $14,000 – $41,000 – Weekly Sales: $130 – $390

This listing is for two Tampa and one St. Petersburg area vending accounts.

Account 1

Hotel with 300 rooms in Tampa, Florida 

Sales: $16,000 to $20,000 plus yearly sales

4 new USI vending machines (3 Drink and 1 Snack)

Card readers and telemetry on all machines

Asking Price: $41,000

Account 2

Airport Departure/Arrivals Lounge in Tampa, Florida

$15,000 to $20,000 plus yearly Sales

1 New USI Combo vending machine

Card readers and telemetry 

Asking Price: $31,000

Account 3

School in St. Petersburg, FL

$7,000 plus yearly sales

1 under-a-year-old AMS Combo vending machine

Card readers and telemetry 

Asking Price: $14,000

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. Schedule and hours required will depend on the account but they do have flexible service hours

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

Varies from account to account

OPERATING COSTS

Operating costs will vary depending on the account(s) purchased.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

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

FINANCING

N/A

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

All vending machines are included. No vehicle.

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

Varies depending on accounts purchased

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

Lake City Florida Utz Route for Sale

Price: $37,543.30 – Weekly Sales: $4,365

This listing is for an Utz snack distribution route with a price of $37,543.30. The route owner distributes snacks and related products to major grocery retailers, convenience stores and other accounts. The accounts and product pickup location are in Lake City, FL. This route is currently averaging $4,365 per week in sales volume. The route generates approximately $873 per week in gross commissions based on an average 20% commission rate. Commission rates can vary depending on product/store and there is plenty of growth opportunity for a motivated owner.

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. 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. Hours are flexible as long as the service being provided is acceptable. Most owners approximately 5:00am to 12:00pm. Merchandising can be necessary during busier weeks on Wednesday and Sunday. The merchandising/restocking work can be easily outsourced if the owner chooses to do so. 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 $4,365 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 20% the owner generates $873 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 $150 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

Qualified buyers can receive financing for up to 80% of the purchase price. A 20% down payment would be due at the time of purchase.

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

No delivery vehicle is included with this purchase

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. Deliveries are typically made five days per 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