What are the day to day operations of this route?
To summarize, you will start your day by picking up your bread order from the warehouse and then proceed to deliver product to existing accounts that include grocery stores and cash accounts 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 and gross income for this route?
Currently this route averages a minimum of $156,000 a year in sales or $3,000 per week.
How do I get paid?
This route currently receives an average of 24% of its net weekly sales (gross sales, minus returns) $3,000 or $750 per week.
Can I finance the route?
Yes seller will finance $55,000 for 10 years at 9%. Seller agrees to delay finance payments until route averages is a consistent $5,000 per week! Need additional money? If financing is needed you can review additional Financing Options Here.
What are my expenses and overhead?
Expenses include, but are not limited to: fuel, vehicle repair and insurance. The current owner estimates $180 per week in expenses/overhead or $9,360 per year.
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 with the purchase of this route. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are box trucks or enclosed 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 $39,000 per year, minus your above mentioned expenses of $9,360 gives you $29,640 in net income or cash flow.
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 $85,000 based on a weekly sales average of $3,000; you come up with a selling ratio of 28:1.
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.
Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product?
Martin’s Bread gives full credit for stale and damaged product. HUGE!
Do I have to sign a contract?
Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a service agreement. In turn the company agrees to promote and assist you in growing your business. The contract is to protect both the company and its wholesaler’s.
Why is the distributor selling?
Seller is master distributor within territory and responsible for creating route territories.
Where are the warehouse located?
Currently located in Broadview, Illinois.
How many accounts does the route have?
You are purchasing protected territory and will have access to all chain and cash accounts Martin’s Bread is currently servicing within the route territory boundaries.
How long has the seller owned the business?
New route territory being created. Martin’s bread is currently being serviced in existing accounts by employees.
How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work?
Distributors work 5 days a week 6am – 11am, taking Wednesday’s and Sunday’s off.
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?
Martin’s Famous Potato Roll products forged a new category in the supermarket and established the gold standard for potato roll taste and quality. Various competitors in recent years have attempted to produce a “potato roll” that matches the taste, quality, and freshness of Martin’s, but if market share is a fair indicator, none have measured up. Martin’s was the number one brand of potato rolls on the day they created the category, and they continue to dominate in the markets where they have established full distribution. In fact, some jokingly say that when this bread reaches its expiration date, it’s still fresher than the competitor’s bread the day it is delivered. Priced to sell at $85,000! Seller financing with $30k down! Seller agrees to delay finance payments until route averages is a consistent $5,000 per week. Owner will consider all reasonable offers. 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 Martin’s Bread Routes Here!
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