Asking Price: $165,000 | Estimated Annual Net Income: $52,000 | Company Financing Available

An established Pepperidge Farm bread distribution route is available for sale in southeastern Connecticut, servicing accounts throughout Montville/Uncasville, New London, and Groton. This route has been operated by the current owner for nine years and offers an opportunity to acquire an existing distribution business with established accounts, a manageable delivery schedule, and owner financing available.

The route generates approximately $6,100 in average weekly sales, with a 20% commission providing approximately $1,220 in weekly gross income. After estimated operating expenses, the route produces approximately $1,000 in weekly net income, or $52,000 annually.

The business includes established accounts such as the Groton submarine base and Mohegan Sun commissary and gas station. With a typical four-day delivery schedule and approximately 45 miles of weekly driving, this route offers a relatively compact service territory and flexibility in day-to-day operations.

Route Highlights
Category Details
Asking Price $170,000
Route Type Pepperidge Farm Bread
Location Southeastern Connecticut
Warehouse/Depot Old Lyme, CT
Average Weekly Sales $6,100
Commission Rate 20%
Weekly Gross Income $1,220
Estimated Weekly Net Income $1,000
Estimated Annual Net Income $52,000
Company Financing Available
Required Down Payment $50,000
Current Ownership 9 years
Training Provided

Established Accounts & Territory
The route services established Pepperidge Farm bread accounts throughout Montville/Uncasville, New London, and Groton, Connecticut.

Notable accounts include the Groton submarine base and the Mohegan Sun commissary and gas station. The seller indicates that the accounts are protected or contracted, providing an established customer base for the incoming owner.

Products are distributed from a warehouse located in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Schedule & Operations
The route typically operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with deliveries beginning around 3:00–4:00 AM and concluding by approximately 10:30 AM.

Saturday work is generally optional, depending on inventory levels and account needs. The seller indicates that operators have flexibility in organizing their weekly schedule, provided products remain properly stocked and presented. Certain stores require service to be completed before 10:00 AM.

The route requires approximately 45 miles of weekly driving, making it a compact distribution operation.

Financial Overview
Weekly Financials Amount
Average Weekly Sales $6,100
Gross Commission Income (20%) $1,220
Fuel Expense $100
Insurance Expense $40
Maintenance Expense $10
Other Expenses / Returns Allowance* $70
Estimated Weekly Net Income $1,000
Estimated Annual Net Income $52,000

The $70 allowance represents the difference between the seller’s stated gross income, listed operating expenses, and estimated net income. Actual returns and lost inventory expenses fluctuate. The seller indicates that the applicable returns percentage is based on an initial three-month average.

Financial figures are seller-provided estimates and should be independently verified by prospective buyers.

Financing & Transition
Owner financing is available with a required down payment of $50,000. The remaining financing terms are subject to agreement with the seller.

Training will be provided to help the incoming owner transition into the business and become familiar with the accounts, delivery procedures, and day-to-day operations.

The seller indicates that the Pepperidge Farm computer system must be leased or rented unless the buyer has a compatible system capable of running the required program.

The current owner is selling due to health-related circumstances that prevent continued physical operation of the route.