General Merchandise Distributorship Route, Oregon

General Merchandise Distributorship Route For Sale $160,000! Currently grossing $348,390 and nets $68,919 per year! Over $30,000 in inventory! Route consists of 70 convenience stores throughout central Oregon. Exclusive supplier for Mr.Checkout in the area! Great opportunity for growth, current owner works four days per week for a total of approximately 28 hours. All locations are well established as current owner has been in business since 2001. You can hit the ground running and begin making money immediately! Excellent opportunity for motivated owner to build on the current success! Owner is offering financing with only $60,000 down!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the current average sales and gross income for this route?

Currently this route grosses $348,390 in yearly sales, and nets $68,919 per year. Income documentation will be provided and is documented by invoices.

How do I get paid?

Currently this route grosses $348,390 in yearly sales, and nets $68,919 per year. Income documentation will be provided and is documented by invoices.

How much can I make?

This business has unlimited growth potential and can be expanded throughout central Oregon. The yearly sales can be increased by new accounts being established.

Can I finance the route?

The seller is offering financing with $60,000 down. However if you need more money, you can review additional Financing Options Here.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: product cost, gas, vehicle expenses, warehouse storage (current owner warehouses at his home), insurance for your vehicle, and we recommend liability insurance for your business. The above cash flow represents the profit after an estimated $9,100 in operating cost and expenses are subtracted.

Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product?

You are responsible for the product you purchase, however, the product that is sold has such long expiration dates that out of date product is negligible.

What type of vehicle do I need?

The current owner runs this route with a 2006 Ford E250 Cargo Van with an aproximate value of $8,000 available as a seperate transaction if desired.

What is the Gross vs the Net income?

The gross income for the route is $78,019 per year, minus your above mentioned operating expenses of $9,100, gives you $68,919 in net income or cash flow.

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

To determine a business’s price, a standard formula is to multiply 2 years of the net plus consideration of business assets. This business is priced at just above two times net, without assets being added!

Do I have to pay for inventory or purchase product up front?

Yes, the business requires you to purchase product at wholesale from manufacturers and master distributors. Aproximately $30,000 worth of inventory is included in the sale price!

Why is the owner selling?

After 14 years in business, the owner has decided to retire.

Where is the warehouse located?

The current seller operates the business out of a home office in Bend, Oregon and uses part of his home as warehouse space.

How many accounts does the route have?

There are 70 accounts.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this business for 14 years.

How many days a week, and what hours does the owner work?

Currently the owner works 4 days from 7:00am-2:00pm taking Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. The hours and days are flexible.

What about vacation time or personal days?

As an independent business owner you are responsible for servicing your accounts. Stores on this route allow for extra product to be left for restocking when the owner takes vacation days. It is our recommendation that you hire or train someone for additional time needed off.

What do you recommend when purchasing a business?

When purchasing this type of business we recommend forming some type of entity such as an LLC or Corporation to do business under. This not only offer protection for your personal assets, 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?

Be Your Own Boss with flexible hours! Unlimited growth opportunity! The long cherished notion of getting a job that would provide both long term security and benefits is close to disappearing in the American workplace. It is no surprise that more people today want to do “their own thing”. This is an opportunity for exactly that. Hurry this won’t last long! Priced to sell at $160,000! Contact Us About This Route 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.