Bon Appetit Pastry Route For Sale – Reading, Pennsylvania

Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Reading, Pennsylvania area for $40,000! Currently grossing an estimated 114,452 units per year and nets $33,228! Well established route with 38 accounts including gas stations. Business is purchased through independent distributor and contracted through Bon Appetit. This is a well-established route with plenty of opportunity for even more growth! 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:

$ $40,000

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $33,228

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 gas stations and markets, usually starting in the morning hours. Preferred service hours for the customers are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., however independent operators may set their own schedules within these parameters. 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 2,201 units per week in sales/purchases or 114,452 units 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 $0.40 per units purchased. Current distributor receives an estimated gross profit of $880 per week.

How much can I make?

$880 per week is the routes weekly average, or a gross of $45,760 per year! This number can be increased by up selling within your current accounts or soliciting new accounts and earning rebates and incentives from Bon Appetit. Route values can also be increased by new stores opening, new product lines being added, and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route?

The seller may be willing to hold a small note if needed. Terms to be discussed. 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, repairs, insurance, handheld computer fees, stale/damaged product, service fees, and a full-time employees salary. The current owner estimates $241 per week or $12,532 per year in expenses/overhead (Note: Expenses represent a cash purchase and do not account for finance payments if requiring a loan to purchase).

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 $45,760 per year, minus your $12,532 estimated yearly expenses as mentioned above gives you the net of $33,228 before incentives and rebates 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?

Owner is now too far for the commute.

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

The route consists of 38 accounts including gas stations. 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 route?

Current owner has owned the route for less than a year.  The route was established for years prior.

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

The seller is currently servicing the route Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm. Hours can vary depending on experience and sales that week.

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. Established route with endless potential! Hesitate on this one and it will be gone! Priced to sell quickly at $40,000! 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.

Bon Appetit Pastry
Pennsylvania
Reading United States