PRICE: $9,995 – WEEKLY SALES: $208

This listing is for a vending machine route with accounts in Chaska and Jordan, Minnesota. The asking for this route is $9,995. The owner services five total machines (four are owned) at two accounts. Accounts were never shutdown due to COVID as they were deemed essential businesses. All of the vending machines and any other miscellaneous equipment used to run the route will also be included. The route averages approximately $208 in gross sales per week or $10,500 annually.

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 estimates an average of approximately 6-7 hours per month.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

The two accounts are currently grossing approximately $208 per week in sales volume. Both accounts are essential businesses and did not have any shutdowns due to COVID.

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include cost of goods sold (inventory), fuel/gas, storage and vending equipment maintenance. The current owner estimates $104 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 $104 per week for the route owner.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

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 and any other misc equipment such as crates, dollies, repair parts, etc.

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. The owner visits one account every 2-3 weeks and the other account every 10-14 days. This means that there are typically 3-5 total service trips to the accounts per month. One account does have evening accessibility Monday-Thursday which makes the service trips more flexible for the route owner

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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: $170,000 – Weekly Sales: $13,500

This listing is for a Bimbo bakery bread distribution route with a price of $170,000. The owner distributes a variety of bakery products to major grocery retailers including Target, Pick n Saves, Festival Food, Madison Capital Foods and others. The accounts are located primarily in downtown Madison and the west side. The facility for product pickup is located in McFarland.

The route is currently averaging approximately $13,500 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $2,400 per week in gross commissions based on the 18% commission rate. Products may have varying commission rates depending on the product category and customer.

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 five days per week and then spends a few hours merchandising on Wednesday and Sunday. Deliveries are typically made on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The merchandising work can easily be outsourced if the route owner would prefer to have those days off. .

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $13,500 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 18% the owner generates approximately $2,400 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 $100 per week per route in operating expenses. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors.

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 owner has discussed their business with a local lender who will offer financing to qualified buyers with a minimum 20% down payment.

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 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Merchandising is necessary on Wednesday and Sunday.

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