Price: $36,120 – Weekly Sales: $4,200

This listing is for an Utz snack distribution route with a price of $36,120. The route owner distributes snacks and related products to major grocery retailers, convenience stores and other accounts. The accounts are primarily in the Canton and Farmington areas. This route is currently averaging $4,200 per week in sales volume. The route generates approximately $840 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. There are approximately 39 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. 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 $4,200 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 20% the owner generates $840 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.

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Price: $86,000 – Weekly Sales: $800+

*ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY AS WELL*

This listing is for a Tampa and St. Petersburg area vending route with a price of $86,000. The owner has seven (7) total vending machines located at three (3) locations. Two locations are in Tampa and the third is in St. Petersburg. Six of the machines are new USI vending machines (4 drink, 1 combo and 1 snack) and the other is under a year old combo machine. They all have high end features including online inventory/sales monitoring and card readers.

The route is currently averaging roughly $3,500 per month or $800+ per week in gross sales.

This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume well established accounts. Four weeks of intensive face to face training and zoom/phone assistance will be provided. The current owner will do everything possible to ensure that the next owner is successful with this opportunity.

Accounts may be available separately if a buyer is interested in one or two locations.

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 current owner makes deliveries two days per week and works a total of approximately 6-8 hours per week.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route is currently averaging $3,500 per month in sales with gross profits between 60% and 65% 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 $1,550 a month which includes inventory, travel expenses and the occasional machine maintenance. This would leave a net of $1,900+ per month.

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

N/A

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

All vending machines are included. No vehicle.

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 6-8 total hours per week over two days. Days and hours are flexible as long as the accounts are being taken care of.

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