Price: $130,000 – Weekly Sales: $15,900

Routes can be separated for $65,000 if buyer is interested. Owner financing for serious, qualified buyers

Averaged $17,300 in sales for May 2022

Greater Lansing area is growing! Priced to sell quickly! Once approved by Mission, the current owner will work with new owner immediately and be available for training. 

2017 and 2016 E350 Box trucks which service both routes are also negotiable.

This listing is for two Lansing Michigan area Mission tortilla distribution routes with a price of $130,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla related products to major grocery retailers including Kroger, Target, Walmart and Sam’s Club. These are two different routes and the owner would either need two route drivers or some kind of help to properly manage both routes.

The route is currently averaging approximately $15,900 per week in gross sales volume. The owner has been averaging $17,000+ per week in sales in May 2022. The routes generate approximately $3,100 per week in gross commissions based on an average 19.5% commission rate. The owner receives 20% on all Mission branded products and lower rates on private label products. This is a very high income, high sales volume set up with consistent sales volume.

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.

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. Each route would require 30-40 hours per week if operated by two drivers.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $15,800 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 19.5% the owner generates approximately $3,100 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. Sales can be increased by adding accounts or growing sales volume within the current accounts.

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. There is very little required 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 $650 per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, maintenance, handheld computer/printer, and expired product expenses. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $2,450 for both routes combined. 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

Owner financing available for qualified buyers

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

2017 and 2016 E350 Box trucks which service both routes are also negotiable.

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

Each route would require 30-40 hours per week when operated separately. A Monday-Friday schedule of approximately 5am-12pm or 1pm each day would be reasonable for each route driver.

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

Price: $175,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,500

Incredible Brooklyn bread route with protected distribution rights for major brands and established accounts in Brooklyn. The route owner is responsible for ordering, delivering and selling Panera, Holsum, Fiber One, Gold Medal, Calise and other bakery products to their customers. The warehouse/depot for product pickup is located in Inwood (Queens) or Hackensack, NJ.

The current owner averages approximately $7,500 per week in gross sales. Their gross margin after their product cost, tolls, gas and other misc expenses is approximately $2,500 per week. This is a VERY high commission rate…most bread routes earn 16-20% commission before any expenses are paid. 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 four days per week and approximately 10 hours per day but an owner could work five days per week and shorter days…or grow the route and add additional days/hours. The company covers 35% stale. The current owner’s 2009 GMC box truck is included with the purchase. Any other misc equipment that owner has will be included. Full training will be provided by the current owner and company. Some company financing, estimated at 40% of the purchase price, is available for qualified buyers.

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 4am and finishes at 2pm.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $7,500 in weekly sales volume. The current owner nets approximately $2,500 per week after operating costs. 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 $300-350 per week in operating costs not including the inventory cost. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $2,500 That figure does not include 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.

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

A 60% down payment would be required

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The current owner’s 2009 GMC truck 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

The current route owner works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from approximately 4am to 2pm. A new owner could add additional days to lighten the workload on a day to day basis or grow the route.

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