PRICE: $299,000 – WEEKLY SALES: $5,062
*Owner Financing Possible with Minimum 50% Down Payment*

This Corpus Christi area vending machine route for sale consists of 27 locations and a total of 55 vending machines (25 owned by seller, 30 drink machines service only). There are 10 additional machines in storage. A box truck and dollies/pallet jack will be included. All locations are within a 30 mile radius and are well established. The current owner works approximately 24 hours per week to maintain the route.

The route averages approximately $5,062 per week in gross sales. This is a great turnkey business with room for expansion if desired.

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 20-25 hours per week to maintain the route.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The route has averaged $5,062 per week in gross sales over the last year

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include cost of goods sold (inventory), fuel/gas, storage and vending equipment maintenance. The current owner estimates $3,500 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 $1,500

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Ten machines included in this purchase are not currently in a location. That is an instant growth opportunity. The owner can add new accounts as they see fit. 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, box truck, dollies/pallet jack and any other misc 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 20-25 hours per week to properly service the route.

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Price: $60,000 – Weekly Sales: $12,054

This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $60,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla related products to major grocery retailers including Vons, Starter Brothers, Ralphs, Smart & Final, Walmart, Target and more. Accounts are located in very proximity to each other which makes servicing the route far easier and faster.

The route is currently averaging approximately $12,054 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,988 per week in gross commissions based on an average 16.5% 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, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. About 35 hours per week are required so each day is 8-9 hours long.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $12,054 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 16.5% the owner generates approximately $1,988 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 $525 per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, maintenance, handheld computer/printer, and expired product expenses. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $1,463. 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

No financing is available through the company or owner

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

The current route owner makes deliveries four days per week with each day requiring approximately 8-9 hours. Most weeks require a total of approximately 35 hours per week depending on sales volume.

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