This is a well established North Carolina vending route with over 2,000 machines in over 1,000 locations. The accounts stretch from Lumberton to the North Carolina coast. The highest concentration of accounts are in cities including Raleigh, Goldsboro, Fayetteville, etc. There are a large numbers of machines in four hospitals such as Wayne Memorial Hospital and community colleges such as Fayetteville Tech. Many auto dealerships, municipal buildings and manufacturing facilities like Certainteed, Inc. The owner is currently running these routes part time but sales volume and income could be significantly increased if worked full time and additional locations were added. The owner is also including 100 Vista machines for future locations. This route would also be perfect to add to your existing routes in the Eastern NC region.
There has been a decrease in revenue post-COVID but all accounts are still in good standing and sales figures are bouncing back. The owner has sales figures from 2019, 2020 and 2021 YTD which can be provided once we have a non-disclosure agreement on file.
The buyer will receive all machines, as well as 100 extra machines in storage, all product on hand, counting machines, and all necessary training. This is perfect for someone who already has NC route sales and would like to beef up their existing locations/revenue.
Incredible Woonsocket, Rhode Island bread route with protected distribution rights for major brands to a major chain grocer, several large restaurants and nursing home facilities. 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 Fall River, MA.
The current owner averages approximately $6,846 per week in gross sales. The owner earns approximately 33% commission on their sales volume or $2,275 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 four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and approximately nine (9) hours per day. An owner could work five days per week and shorter days if they preferred to do so. 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 $6,846 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 33% the owner generates approximately $2,275 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 $420 per week in operating costs not including the truck lease. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $1,852. 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
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 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from approximately 3am to 12pm. 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
Owner financing for buyers with good credit. 60% down payment required.
This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $165,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla and bakery products to major grocery retailers. The accounts and warehouse storage facility are located in Indio, CA.
The the route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 per week in gross sales volume The route generates approximately $2,475 per week in gross commissions based on an average 16% commission rate. Products have varying commission rates depending on the product category and customer. Operating costs will vary from owner but are estimated at $250 per week leaving earnings of approximately $2,225 per week for an owner operator.
The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has five major retail accounts. 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. The current owner visits three accounts four times per week, one account five times per week, and one account six times per week. Any merchandising work can easily be outsourced if the route owner would prefer to have those days off. The owner currently has someone handling that on Sundays at one account as necessary.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
This route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 16% the owner generates approximately $2,475 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. Currently the route operator covers all of their own operating costs. If the new owner wanted to run one of the routes then the current owner estimates $250 per week in 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
No company or owner financing is available for this route. We do have a partner that specializes in small business/startup funding. Most programs do require a 680+ credit score or existing retirement/investment savings.
VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
N/A
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
Th current owner is an absentee owner but the route generally requires five days per week for approximate 6-8 hours per day. 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
