Price: $185,000 – Weekly Sales: $23,201

This listing is for a Mission tortilla wholesale distribution route with a price of $185,000. The owner distributes tortillas, dips and related products to major grocery retailers and other accounts. The accounts are located in Bloomington, Bedford, Spencer and Martinsville. The current owner utilizes a storage facility in Bloomington for product storage.

The route currently averages approximately $23,201 per week in gross sales volume. The route generates approximately $4,640 per week in gross commissions. Commission rates can vary depending on the product/store but generally average out to 20%. This route requires five delivery days per week and the current owner takes off Wednesdays and Sundays. Delivery days typically require approximately 7-8 hours each depending on how many stores are serviced.

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has accounts including a number of Walmarts, Krogers, a Sam’s Club and several other grocery retailers. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a name brand food manufacturer. Full training will be provided.


WHAT ARE THE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROUTE OWNER?

The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base and ensuring that product is well stocked and maintained for the consumer. Route owners will order, deliver and stock product accordingly. The route owner will work with company and account management teams to ensure that sales are being maximized and there are no service or inventory issues.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $23,201in weekly gross sales volume. The owner generates approximately $4,640 per week in gross commissions based on a 20% commission rate. The sales volume can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission.

OPERATING COSTS

Typical expenses include fuel/gas, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, commercial liability insurance (often added on to vehicle policy), returns, storage and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses. The current owner estimates $914.45 per week in route operating expenses. Operating costs will vary from owner to owner depending on a variety of factors.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Nearly every route has growth potential both within the current accounts or by adding new customers to the route. The route owner can work with current accounts and company managers to maximize sales volume. New accounts such as independent grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and other accounts could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.

FINANCING

The seller may consider it depending on the buyer and with a minimum 80% down payment at the closing

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

N/A

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide full training to the buyer. In addition to training from the current route owner, the company will provide some assistance when possible and will always provide administrative/sales support. The manufacturer wants their route owners to be successful so you will have a solid support system behind you.

SCHEDULE

The route owner simply needs to make sure that their customers are taken care of, inventory is being managed properly, and sales are being maximized. The current owner makes deliveries five days per week with Wednesday and Sunday off. The current owner works approximately 35-40 hours per week depending on sales volume. Merchandising may be required on busier weeks but that work can be relatively easily outsourced if the owner would like to do that.