Bon Appetit Pastry Route For Sale – Charlotte Hall, Maryland

Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Charlotte Hall, Maryland area for $25,000! Currently grossing an estimated $276,588 in sales/purchase per year and nets $67,607! This route has 23 accounts, including  gas stations and a hospital. Territory is purchased through independent distributor and contracted through Bon Appetit. Huge growth potential. New accounts have been added within the last 2 months which have already increased sales considerably. Current owner is able to service this route in 4 days per week. Bon Appetit requires an additional $10k deposit that is “refundable” once you sell the route. If financing is needed Apply Here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Price:

$ $25,000

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $67,607

Per Month

Financing:

$ No

Per Month

Listing:

$ Inactive

Per Month

Bon Appetit Route

What are the day to day operations of this route?

To summarize, you will deliver product to existing accounts that include convenience stores and gas stations, usually starting in the morning hours. Your responsibilities will include the following: evaluating 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.

What are the current average sales for this route?

Currently this route averages $5,319 per week in sales/purchases or $276,588 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 $.27 per unit purchased.  Current distributor receives an estimated gross profit of $1,436 per week. There is also the potential to earn an additional $0.05 per unit monthly bonus.

How much can I make?

$1,436 per week is the routes weekly average, or a gross of $74,679 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 computers, and insurance. The current owner estimates $136 per week or $7,072 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?

There is no vehicle included in the purchase. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are step vans, box trucks and cargo 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 $74,679 per year, minus your $7,072 estimated yearly expenses as mentioned above gives you the net of $67,607 per year!

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

On average Bon Appetit routes determine the selling price of their route by using up to a 2 multiple of their yearly cash flow/net income.

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.

Bon Appetit Route

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?

The seller is pursuing another business opportunity.

How many accounts does the route have and where is the warehouse located?

The route consists of 23 accounts including gas stations and a hospital. The locations of the accounts and the warehouse will be disclosed upon execution of a signed Non Disclosure Agreement.

How long has the seller owned the business?

Current owner has owned the route for less than 1 year. The route has been established for years prior.

How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work?

Current owner services accounts 4 days a week taking Wednesday,  Saturday with Sunday off. Early morning hours are required. Current distributor works Monday and Thursday – 5am – 1pm, Tuesday and Friday – 3:30am – 12pm.

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?

The company continues to be aggressive promoting growth and adding new product lines… Huge potential! Hesitate on this one and it will be gone! Priced to sell quickly at $25,000! 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.

Disclaimer: Routes For Sale is a Broker that brings buyers and sellers together. Routes For Sale does not represent, or is not affiliated with the company the distributorship is being offered. All agreements are made between the buyer and seller and not Routes For Sale. It is the prospective Buyer’s duty and obligation to verify the accuracy of the Seller’s representations and if necessary retain attorneys, accountants, business appraisers, or other professionals. The representation of income is based on a current 52 week sales average generated by the efforts of the current owner. As with any business you can make more or less.

Bon Appetit Pastry
Maryland
Charlotte Hall United States