Price: $60,000 – Weekly Sales: $1,209

This listing is for a turnkey, well established vending route with locations in central Florida. There are a total of 34 different accounts primarily in the Lakeland, Winter Haven and Auburndale areas. The owner has 27 snack machines, 27 drink machines, eight (8) combination drink/snack machines and four (4) stand alone change machines. There is a total of 66 machines. The owner is also including the 2007 Chevy 2500 van that they use for route servicing.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that the vending machines are well stocked and maintained for the locations. Route owners will 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 Monday-Friday from approximately 11am-3pm on most days.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route averaged $1,209 per week ($62,889 annual) in gross sales during 2021. The route did over $75,000 in annual sales pre-COVID and volume is increasing consistently. Sales in January 2022 were up 20% over sales from January 2021.

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include inventory, travel costs and any necessary machine maintenance. The large majority of expenses are inventory. The owner purchases product in large quantities to keep those costs low. The current owner estimates weekly costs at $700-$750.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Vending routes have unlimited growth/expansion potential. This is not currently a full-time route so the owner would have plenty of time for expansion if they wanted to do that. Otherwise it makes a terrific part-time/semi-retirement business with a flexible schedule and consistent cashflow.

FINANCING

N/A

VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS

27 drink vending machines, 27 snack vending machines, eight (8) combo vending machines, four change machines and a Chevrolet 2500 Van with racks.

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide two weeks of training to the buyer

SCHEDULE

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.

The current owner works the route for approximately 20 hours per week (typically 11am-3pm)

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: $140,000 – Weekly Sales: $16,000

This listing is for a Bonney Lake, Sumner and Enumclaw Washington area Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $140,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla related products to major grocery retailers including Fred Meyer, Costco, Safeway and QFC. This is a high sales volume, high income turnkey route with truck and training provided.

The route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 per week in gross sales volume. The routes generate approximately $2,700 per week in gross commissions based on an average 17.25% commission rate.

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. The owner works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and a total of approximately 35-40 total hours per week are typically needed.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 17.25% the owner generates approximately $2,700 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 $300 per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, maintenance, handheld computer/printer, and expired product expenses. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $2,400 for the route owner. 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

No financing is available through the company or owner

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The current owner’s 28′ delivery truck and two dollies are 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 owner works the route Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The warehouse is open for product pickup from 6am-12pm and the owner picks up inventory on Monday and Thursday. The days/hours are somewhat flexible as long as the stores are being taken care of.

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