PRICE: $22,500 – WEEKLY SALES: $520

***Route just generated $6,990 in gross sales for Q1 2021***

This listing is for a Lake St. Louis, Missouri area vending machine route with a price of $22,500. The owner services eight (8) vending machines at five (5) accounts in the area. Accounts are in zip codes 63376, 63134, 63146 and 63046. This route is currently averaging $520 per week in sales volume. The route generates approximately $230 per week in gross margin after accounting for cost of goods sold/inventory. This is a turnkey vending route opportunity with increased sales/growth potential with things moving forward after COVID.

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 approximately six (6) hours of service time per week and an additional one or two for paperwork, ordering, etc.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $520 in weekly sales volume. One account is operating around 50% capacity and another is still shutdown due to the COVID pandemic. Once these accounts are operating as normal the sales volume on the route will increase significantly…the current owner estimates that total sales will go up 25-30% once these accounts are both operating normally. 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 cost of goods sold, fuel/gas, and vending equipment maintenance. The current owner estimates $290 per week in route operating expenses. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors.

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.

FINANCING

Third party funding may be available for qualified buyers (680+ credit score, clean credit history, etc)

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

No vehicle is included but this route can be operated from a van, large SUV or truck/trailer. The owner will include any remaining inventory, shelving to store product, and containers/dolly for transporting product on the route.

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide full 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. The current owner typically makes service trips two days per week and each trip is approximately three (3) hours total. The current owner services the machines on Tuesdays and Fridays although that can be adjusted based on the owner’s schedule.

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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: $208,000 – Weekly Sales: $12,285

This listing is for a Bimbo Bakeries bread distribution route with a price of $208,000. The owner distributes bread and snack products to major grocery retailers. The accounts are primarily in River Forest, IL and Melrose Park, IL. The facility for product pickup is located in Glendale Heights, IL.

This route averaged $12,285 per week in sales volume over the previous 52 weeks. The route generates approximately $2,480 per week in gross commissions based on the 20-21% commission rate (varying rates are paid on certain brands/products)

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has major retail accounts including Costco, Jewel (2), Pete’s Fresh Market, Tony’s Fresh Market and Target (2). This is a turnkey wholesale distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a name brand 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. Most owners make deliveries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The current owner works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Wednesday and Sunday off. Hours are currently 4am-12pm with some flexibility as long as deliveries are made and accounts serviced on time. Hours may vary depending on drive time required.

Merchandising can be necessary during busier weeks on Wednesday and Sunday. Any required merchandising work can be easily outsourced. The route owner will work with company and account management teams to ensure that sales are being maximized and there are no service or inventory issues.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $12,285 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 20-21% the owner generates $2,480 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. The current owner estimates $195 per week in route 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 company (Bimbo Bakeries) and their bank partner will provide financing for up to $150,000 of the purchase price for qualified buyer. The remaining amount must be available and paid at closing.

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

Handheld computer and printer. Truck is negotiable for an additional $6,000

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide full 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 route owner simply needs to make sure that their customers are taken care of, inventory is being managed properly, and sales are being maximized. The current owner typically works 40 hours per week with Wednesday and Sunday off. This does include some drive time that could be eliminated if the new owner lives closer to the warehouse/depot or the stores themselves.

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