Independent Bread Distribution Route For Sale –  Fairfield County, Connecticut

Independent Bread Distribution Route for sale in the Fairfield County, New Haven County, Connecticut area for $125,000! Seller financing available with an estimated $62,500 down! Currently grossing $209,612 and nets $83,989 per year! Distributorship will be purchased directly through owner. This route distributes bread, bagels and rolls for independent bakeries! No retail, no returns, it’s all wholesale. Currently there are a total of 29 accounts that include restaurants and delis. Very large service area with plenty of growth opportunity! The sky is the limit with this business! A truck is included. For a video presentation of this listing Go Here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Price:

$ $125,000

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $83,989

Per Month

Financing:

$ Yes

Per Month

Listing:

$ Inactive

Per Month
St. Armand's Bread Route
What are the day to day operations of this route?

To summarize, distributors start their day by the bakeries delivering the bread to the warehouse and the drivers sort and deliver the bread to existing accounts that include restaurants and delis usually starting in the evening hours. Responsibilities will include the following: receiving orders from customers, ordering product from the bakeries,  delivering product to customers, and general bookkeeping.

What are the current average sales for this route?

Currently this route averages $4,031 per week in sales. Documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.

How do I get paid?

As an independent distributor you are paid by commission. This route currently receives an average of 44% of its gross yearly sales of $209,612, or weekly $4,031 ($1,800 per week).

How much can I make?

$1,800 per week is the routes weekly average, or $93,609 per year! There is plenty of room for growth! Route value can be increased by adding new accounts, new accounts opening, new product lines, and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route?

Seller will finance up to $62,500. Terms to be discussed. You can review additional Financing Options Here.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: fuel, vehicle maintenance, miscellaneous expenses, and insurance. The current owner estimates $185 per week or $9,620 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 runs the route with a 2013 Chevy 3500 Box Truck (225k miles) that is included in the purchase. 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 $93,609 per year, minus your $9,620 yearly expenses as mentioned above gives you the net of $83,989 per year!

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

All route sales are determined by a ratio based on a weekly sales average. The selling price of this route is $125,000 based on a weekly sales average of $4,031; you come up with a selling ratio of approximately 31:1.

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

The business requires you to purchase product at wholesale from existing bakery suppliers.

St. Armand's Bread Route

Why is the distributor selling?

Seller is retiring.

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

Currently there are 29 accounts that include restaurants and delis. Location of accounts and warehouse will be disclosed upon execution of an NDA.

How long has the business been established?

The seller has owned the business for 36 years.

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

Distributor work 6 nights a week, taking Saturday’s off. Hours on average are 7:30 pm to 1:00/2:00 am.

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?

This route will be sold directly through the owner, so no company interview required!

What else should I know?

Independent Bread Distribution routes distribute bread, bagels and rolls for independent bakeries! Don’t hesitate on this one! Large service area with plenty of growth opportunity! Priced to sell at $125,000! Contact Us About This Route Here!

How can I learn more about these type of routes?

In order to provide New Buyers with as much information as possible we have put together a quick overview of the industry. Learn More About Independent Bread Routes 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.

Independent Bread
Connecticut
Fairfield County United States