Price: $395,000 – Weekly Sales: $4,200

This listing is for a rodent/pest prevention service route with a price of $535,000. The owner maintains rodent/pest traps at 210+ residential accounts in the Chicagoland area. The accounts are located primarily in the southwest, west and northwest suburbs. If new accounts are added then the owner would need to set up new traps as those locations.

The route currently generates approximately $4,200 per week in gross service revenue. 90%+ of accounts are set up with automatic credit card billing and there are electronic records to verify payment history. The route generates approximately $3,500 per week after accounting for operating costs (gas, maintenance, etc). This does not include any salary/labor payments. This is a very convenient, low maintenance route with terrific growth potential for a motivated owner.

This is a turnkey service route opportunity with consistent revenue and full training provided. The current operation requires approximately 90 total hours per month.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that the rodent/pest bait stations are emptied, refilled, etc. Each location is serviced one time per month. There is flexibility in the days and hours as long as the customers are being serviced properly. All traps are outdoors so the accounts can typically be serviced any time between 7am-7pm. No special vehicle is required although a pickup truck, large SUV or van would be preferable.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $4,200 in weekly service revenue. The service revenue 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 inventory. 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 $580 per week in operating costs. This leaves a weekly post-operating cost net of $3,500. That figure does not include labor costs, loan payments, taxes, etc. as they are highly variable from owner to owner.

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

50% minimum down payment

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

N/A

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer

SCHEDULE

The current route owner estimates 90 total work hours per month to properly service the route. 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

Price: $71,632 – Weekly Sales: $6,512

This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $71,632. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla related products to major grocery retailers including Walmart Supercenter, Schnucks, Target and several others. The accounts are located in Eureka and Washington, MO.

The route is currently averaging approximately $6,512 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $1,300 per week in gross commissions based on an average 20% 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 from 5am to 1pm on Mondays and Thursday. Tuesdays (7am-12pm), Fridays (7am-1pm) and Saturdays (7am-10am) are shorter days with less accounts being serviced.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $6,512 in weekly net sales volume. With an average commission rate of 20% the owner generates approximately $1,300 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. This leaves a weekly net of approximately $1,100. 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.

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 three days per week and merchandises the stores three other days per week. Most weeks require a total of approximately 30 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