Price: $157,000 – Weekly Net Sales: $7,563

This listing is for a Snyder’s-Lance distribution route with a price of $157,000. The owner distributes a variety of snack products to major grocery retailers including Food Lion, Giant, Shoppers and Target. The accounts are primarily in the Hanover, Odenton, and Gambrills area. The warehouse facility for product pickup is located in Hunt Valley. Other warehouse options include Lorton, VA and Frederick, MD.

The route is currently averaging approximately $7,563 in weekly net sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,130 per week in gross commissions based on an average 15% commission rate. This is a very convenient, low maintenance route with terrific growth potential for a motivated owner.

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 current owner typically works Monday through Friday with hours from approximately 5am to 12pm.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $7,563 in weekly net sales volume. With an average commission rate of 15% the owner generates approximately $1,130 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. 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 $200 per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, maintenance, handheld computer/printer and storage. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $930. 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. 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, 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

The company requires a 10% down payment or approximately $16,000

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

2006 Chevy Express 3500 box 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 makes deliveries five days per week (Monday-Friday) with days typically going from 5am-12pm.

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: $30,000

Great turnkey chip route opportunity with accounts in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Long Island. The owner has built the route from zero accounts to 40+ over the last few months.

The exclusivity covers all of New York. Someone can build an area and put a second truck on or sell it as a route. Company supplies all displays for products if needed.

Pricing right now 1.00 cost -1.50 to store -retail 2/4.00…Or cost to store 1.75 retail 2/5.00

The owner has a warehouse located in Inwood, Long Island. A new owner can choose their own storage space as long as the delivery vehicle can get in to unload your product.

He has exclusive distribution rights for the NYC market through August 2022. As long as the route owner continues to deliver product and run the route then the agreement will be extended.

The owner has been selling the large bags at 2/$6.00 in the stores. The company has authorized them to lower the retail to 2/$4.00 and they will credit him back the promotional discount the store receives. They may place several accounts at 2/$5.00. The company also has 1oz and 2oz bags that can be used for deli’s and mini markets.

Some of the stores were just opened within the last 2 weeks

The company gives all the free product needed to get into the stores.

6 month dating on all the products and they come in knock out boxes for easy displays.

Included in the sale is a 2006 Isuzu 10 foot box truck which the owner put $4000.00 worth of repairs into in the last 45 days.  He also has magliner convertible hand truck that was over $500.00.

The packaging has changed and will come in the next order. See the new packaging below…