PRICE: $107,000 – WEEKLY SALES: $1,000

This New York and New Jersey vending machine route for sale consists of 17 locations and a total of 35 vending machines. The delivery vehicle, a 2013 Ram Cargo van, remaining inventory, remaining coinage in machines, and miscellaneous parts will be included. All locations are within a 15 mile radius (zip codes – 10010, 10023, 07050 and others nearby) and are well established. Accounts consists of hotels, schools, residential buildings and local businesses. The current owner works approximately 10 hours per week to maintain the route.

The route averages approximately $1,000 per week in gross sales and is very low maintenance. This is a great turnkey business with room for expansion if desired. Pre-COVID gross sales were over $100,000 per year. Sales prices on inventory could be increased…most items are currently $0.75 to $0.85. Machines are currently cash only but could be upgraded with card readers if the new owner chooses to do that.

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 consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. The current owner works approximately 10 hours per week to maintain the route. Days and hours are flexible but the current owner picks up inventory on Monday (~2 hours) and then runs the route Tuesday and Thursday (~4 hours each)

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route has been averaging approximately $1,000 per week in gross sales

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include cost of goods sold (inventory), fuel/gas, insurance and vending equipment maintenance. The current owner estimates $400 per week in route operating expenses. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors. This leaves a net cash flow of approximately $600 per week

GROWTH POTENTIAL

There really is no growth limits for a vending route. If you are motivated and want to find/secure new accounts then you are certainly free to do so. Several accounts would be terrific candidates for an open market which would also drive revenue/ profit higher

FINANCING

No owner or company financing is available. Third party funding may be available for qualified buyers (680+ credit score, clean credit history, etc)

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

All vending machines, delivery van, remaining inventory and coinage in machines, and any other miscellaneous equipment are included

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer.

SCHEDULE

The route owner simply needs to make sure that their customers are taken care of, inventory is being managed properly, and sales are being maximized. Sales volume varies from week to week and month to month. Most weeks require approximately 10 hours per week to properly service the route.

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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: $200,000 – Weekly Sales: $7,778

*2021 14′ enclosed trailer with ramp door included*

This listing is for a Pepperidge Farm bread AND snack distribution route with a price of $200,000. The owner distributes Pepperidge Farm products to major grocery retailers such as Walmart. The accounts are located in the North Platte, McCook and Ogallala. The current storage facility is located in Kearney but the new owner can pick any location they choose as long as delivery vehicles can get in and out.

The route is currently averaging approximately $7,778 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,650 per week in gross commissions based on the 23% commission rate on bread/bakery products and 20% commission rate on snacks. 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 delivers three days per week and each day requires approximately 9-10 hours.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $7,778 in weekly sales volume and generating a weekly gross income of approximately $1,650. 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 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 approximately $150 per week in operating costs.

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

The company will finance the purchase with a minimum $40,000 down payment for qualified buyers

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

2021 14′ enclosed trailer with ramp door 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

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 makes deliveries on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hours are somewhat flexible as long as deliveries are made during receiving hours and stores are receiving adequate service.

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