Price: $15,000 – Weekly Sales: $373
This listing is for a turnkey vending route with drink vending machines at 10 accounts in Warwick, Providence, Coventry, Mansfield, Seekonk and Raynham. The owner services the accounts every two weeks. The drink products are sourced from Coca-Cola and other local wholesalers. Full training will be provided by the current owner. The route generates $373 per week in sales and nets approximately $80 per week. Expenses will vary depending on the owners location as the bulk of the expenses are inventory and gas/travel. The current owner spends 8-10 hours per month servicing the route.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the account 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 services the account Tuesday and Thursday nights to ensure that there is sufficient product for the employees at the location.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route currently averages $373 per week in gross sales
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include inventory, travel costs and any necessary machine maintenance. The large majority of expenses are inventory. Other costs will vary from owner to owner depending on their travel costs and how they choose to run the business. The current owner estimates roughly $290 per week in expenses which include inventory, expired product and fuel/gas.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Vending routes have unlimited growth/expansion potential. Additional machines and accounts can be added if the owner decides to pursue those opportunities.
FINANCING
N/A
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
N/A
TRAINING
Full training will be provided by the owner
SCHEDULE
The current owner services the route twice per month and approximately 8-10 hours per month. This will vary depending on the owner’s distance from the accounts and their servicing schedule.
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