Price: $125,000 – Weekly Sales: $12,267

This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $125,000. The owner distributes tortillas, chips, salsas/dips and related products to major grocery retailers, convenience stores and other accounts. The accounts include Walmart, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Thriftway and other locations. This route has 14 total accounts and they are located in Shelton, Elma, Montesano and McCleary. The warehouse for product pickup is in Lacey.

This route is currently averaging $12,267 per week in sales volume. The route generates approximately $2,147 per week in gross commissions based on the 17.5% commission rate. The current owner operates five days per week, Monday through Friday, and it requires 7-8 hours per day. However, the number of days and hours worked are flexible as long as the accounts are being serviced properly. Merchandising/restocking work is typically provided on Sundays for 1-2 hours although the owner could pay someone to handle that work.

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 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. The current owner delivers five days per week with Saturday off and quick merchandising/restocking work on Sundays. 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 $12,267 in weekly sales volume. The owner generates approximately $2,147 per week in gross commissions based on the 17.5% 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.

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 $325 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

Owner financing may be available for qualified buyers with a minimum $50,000 down payment

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

2011 GMC 16′ Box Truck Included

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 makes deliveries five days per week and works a total of approximately 40-45 hours 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.

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Price: $85,000 – Weekly Sales: $3,150

This Woonsocket, Rhode Island bread route with protected distribution rights for major brands to a variety of commercial accounts. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and selling Panera, Holsum, Fiber One, Gold Medal, Bernardino’s Bakery products and other bakery items to their customers. The warehouse/depot for product pickup is located in West Warwick.

The current owner averages approximately $3,150 per week in gross sales. The owner earns approximately 33% commission on their sales volume or $1,039 in gross income per week. This is a VERY high commission rate…most bread routes earn 16-20% commission. Operating costs vary from owner to owner but generally include gas, insurance, maintenance and storage/parking.

Schedule is relatively flexible as long as deliveries are made as necessary…the current owner works three days per week and approximately seven (7) hours per day. Full training will be provided by the current owner and company.

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. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly. The current owner works four days per week and typically begins loading the truck around 3am and finishes around 12pm.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $3,150 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 33% the owner generates approximately $1,039 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) and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses. The current owner has their insurance, handheld computer/printer and vehicle lease payments taken directly from their weekly route settlement. There is very little in terms of administrative/bookkeeping work.

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 $250 per week in operating costs not including the truck lease. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $789. That figure does not include loan payments, taxes, etc. as they are highly variable from owner to owner.

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 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

No financing is available

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

Truck is available separately if the buyer is interested

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 route owner works three days per week and seven hours per day. A new owner could add additional days to lighten the workload on a day to day basis.

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