What are the day to day operations of this route?
To summarize, you will deliver product to existing accounts that include grocery stores and cash accounts usually starting in the morning hours. Your responsibilities will include the following: Evaluate and creating an order of product needed for the shelf, pull the order from your inventory, receive the order through the back door, and then fill the order to the shelf. After servicing your accounts for the day you will proceed to the warehouse to pick up additional product for deliveries the following day.
What are the current average sales for this route?
Currently this route averages $5,500 per week in sales/purchases or $286,000 per year. Documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.
How do I get paid?
As an independent distributor you purchase product at cost and sell it to retail accounts at wholesale. Product has a markup of $.25 per unit purchased (27.78% of gross sales), plus a $0.05 per unit monthly bonus (5.5% of gross sales). Current distributor receives an estimated gross profit of $1,830 per week.
How much can I make?
$1,830 per week is the routes weekly average, or a gross of $95,180 per year! This number can be increased, by up selling within your designated territory, soliciting new accounts. Route values can also be increased by new stores opening, new product lines being added, and simple inflation.
Can I finance the route?
There is no seller financing for this route, and unfortunately banks will NOT write business loans against route based businesses for several reasons. You can review additional Financing Options Here.
What are my expenses and overhead?
Expenses include, but are not limited to: fuel, vehicle repair, handheld computer, stale or damaged product, and insurance. The current owner estimates $307 per week or $15,960 per year in expenses/overhead.
What type of insurance do I need?
Typically a single owner operator of a route distributorship will need commercial insurance for their delivery vehicle and business liability insurance. Owners with multiple employees will need a multiple vehicle policy and workers’ compensation. Routes For Sale now offers discounts on insurance! Through our size and volume, we have partnered with some of the largest insurance brokers in the nation to offer the best rates. Request Your Free Insurance Quote Here.
What type of vehicle do I need?
The current owner services this route out with a cargo trailer that is not included with the route. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are box trucks or trailers. If you are considering purchasing, leasing or financing a vehicle you can review additional information here.
What is the Gross vs the Net income?
The gross income for the route is $286,000 per year, minus your $15,960 estimated yearly expenses as mentioned above gives you the net of $79,220 per year!
How does the selling price of the route get determined?
All Bon Appetit routes determine the selling price of their route by using a 2 multiple of their yearly cash flow/net income, plus assets.
Do I have to pay for inventory or purchase product up front?
No, you do not have any out of pocket expenses when purchasing your inventory. You are however responsible for any inventory that cannot be accounted for through your sales. As long as you run the business as it is designed to operate, you will not have any out of pocket expenses or losses.
Do I have to sign a contract?
Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a service agreement to represent Bon Appetit. In turn the company agrees to promote and assist you in growing your business. The contract is to protect both the company and its distributors.
Why is the distributor selling?
Owner is relocating.
Where is the warehouse located?
Located in Jacksonville, Florida.
How many accounts does the route have?
The route consists of an estimated 67 stops ranging from gas stations, c-stores, and independent accounts. Some examples include: Pantry, Amareda Hess, Gate Petroleum, Race Track, Shell, Exxon, BP, Citgo, Sunoco, Texaco, Chevron, Raceway, and much more!
How long has the seller owned the business?
Current owner has owned the route for just under 1 year. The route has been established for many years prior.
How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work?
The current distributor works 3 days per week taking weekends off. Servicing most accounts from 6am-3pm. These hours can be adjusted to start earlier or later if desired.
What about vacation time or personal days?
As an independent distributor/business owner you are responsible for servicing the route. It is our recommendation that you hire or train someone for additional time needed off. Additionally, you can network and hire distributors with previous route experience at RouteReliefDrivers.com. Route Relief Drivers is a nationwide network that allows independent route distributors and vacation relief drivers to connect with each other. Each party negotiates its own terms and compensation.
What is required in order to qualify for purchase?
Typically, most company routes or distributorships will require you to attend an interview for approval from the company, background check, and form an entity such as an LLC or Corporation. This not only protects the company, but also ensures protection of your business. If you need help forming this, we recommend that you Form A Corporation Here.
What else should I know?
This route and its accounts are in a concentrated area saving you both time and fuel expenses. The company continues to be aggressive promoting growth and adding new product lines… Extremely large route with endless potential! Hesitate on this one and it will be gone! Owner currently works 3 days and loads product only once per week. Priced to sell at $62,500! Contact Us About This Route Here!
How can I learn more about these type of routes?
For additional Consulting Services with one of our route specialists Request A Consultation Here.
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