Price: $87,500 – Weekly Sales: $9,288
This listing is for a turnkey UTZ snack distribution route with account locations in Murrysville, Delmont, Jeannette and other nearby communities. The warehouse for product pickup is located in Youngwood. There are 23 total accounts including Giant Eagle, Sam’s Club, Shop N’ Save, Sheetz and other popular grocery locations. This is a turnkey potato chips and pretzels distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume. Full training will be provided by the current owner.
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?
The route owner is responsible for servicing the route and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the stores. 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 accounts five (5) days per week and it generally requires a total of 30-35 total hours per week. They take off Wednesday and Sunday. There is massive growth potential for a motivated owner.
GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS
The route averages approximately $9,288 per week in gross sales. The owner makes an average 19.1% commission rate which generates approximately $1,780 per week in gross revenue.
OPERATING COSTS
Typical expenses include gas/fuel, insurance, storage and some lost 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 $210 per week in operating expenses.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The current owner is operating the route five (5) days per week and the days/hours vary depending on the sales volume, store promotions, etc.
FINANCING
20% down payment required
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
The owner’s 2006 Chevy Express 3500 truck is available separately for an additional $10,000. It has 51,000 miles, six new tires, has received routine maintenance and passed the PA inspection recently.
TRAINING
The current owner has agreed to provide training to the buyer
SCHEDULE
The current owner services the accounts once per week and it typically requires a total of 30-35 hours per week and five days. The current owner takes off Wednesdays and Sundays. They typically work 5-7 hour days the other five days of the week.
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