Price: $30,000

Weekly Sales: $399

This listing is for a vending route with locations in Vancouver, Washington. The machines are in two buildings that are across the street from each other. This route only requires 1-2 hours per week and hours are flexible. This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with consistent sales volume. There is very nice growth potential as the facility has not been operating at full employee capacity. Full training will be provided by the current owner.

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 services the machines once per week and it takes 1-2 hours total.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route averaged $399 per week in gross sales for Q4 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 $100.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Vending routes have unlimited growth/expansion potential. The facility has not operating at full capacity due to COVID.

FINANCING

N/A

VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS

Vending machines, remaining inventory at time of purchase, cash in machines at time of purchase, shelving

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide 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 one day per week for approximately 1-2 hours

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: $95,000 – Weekly Sales: $10,800

This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $95,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla related products to major grocery retailers including SaveMart, Grocery Outlet, R-N Market, State Foods and several others. The accounts are located primarily in Parlier and Kingsburg. The storage facility for product is located in Fresno.

The route is currently averaging approximately $10,800 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,940 per week in gross commissions based on an average 18% 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. The current owner makes deliveries four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and a normal week requires 25-30 total hours. Some merchandising may be necessary during busy weeks/weekends but can be easily outsourced if the owner chooses to do so.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $10,800 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 18% the owner generates approximately $1,940 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 operators cover all of their own operating costs. If a new owner wanted to run one of the routes then the current owner estimates $300-$350 per week per route in operating expenses which includes gas, handheld computer, warehouse fees, stale/returned product and insurance. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors.

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 through the company or owner

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

2001 F-450 16ft box truck will be included in the deal.

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 starts delivery days at 6am and 7am. Two days are 6-8 hours and two days are 4-6 hours. Deliveries are made on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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