PRICE: $23,000 – WEEKLY SALES: $976
This listing is for a vending machine route with accounts in Smyrn and Atlanta, Georgia. The asking for this route is $23,000. The owner services nine (9) vending machines at three (3) accounts in the area. Accounts consist of a car parts factory, a plastic bottle company, and an auto body and repair business. They are located in zip codes 30317, 30318 and 30319. All of the vending machines and any other miscellaneous equipment used to run the route will also be included. The route averaged approximately $976 per week in sales over the last few months.
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 nine (9) hours of service time per week. The current owner typically works Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
This route has averaged $976 per week in gross sales over the last three months.
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include cost of goods sold (inventory), fuel/gas, storage and vending equipment maintenance. The current owner estimates $450 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 $500 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. Most weeks require approximately nine (9) hours of week with flexibility on days/hours.
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