Price: $248,000 – Weekly Sales: $24,000

This listing is for a wholesale bakery route distributorship for Dave’s Killer Bread, Nature’s Own, Papa Pita and Wonder products. The owner distributes a variety of bakery products to major grocery retailers including Costco, Winco, Walmart, Fred Meyer and other grocery locations. The accounts are primarily in the Tigard area while the warehouse for product pickup is in Portland.

The route is currently averaging approximately $24,000 per week in gross sales volume. The route currently generates approximately $4,300 per week in gross commission based on the average 18% commission rate. A motivated owner can increase sales by growing their sales volume at current accounts or by adding new stops to the route.

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a rapidly growing 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. The schedule is flexible as long as the accounts are being serviced properly. The Costco and Winco locations do require service seven days a week while the other accounts are serviced five days per week.

GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS

This route is currently averaging approximately $24,000 in weekly sales volume. With the average commission rate at 18% the owner generates approximately $4,300 per week in gross commissions. The sales volume can be confirmed through sales reports/invoices. Sales reports and other information can be provided once we receive an NDA submission. Sales can be increased by adding accounts or growing sales volume within the current accounts.

OPERATING COSTS

Expenses will vary from owner to owner depending on how far they are from the warehouse and territory, what type of vehicle they use, what rates they receive on insurance, etc. The current owner estimates $800 per week in operating costs which includes gas, insurance, storage, maintenance, handheld computer/printer, and expired product expenses.

This leaves the owner with a weekly net of approximately $3,500 for the route. That figure does not include labor costs, loan payments, taxes, etc. as they are highly variable from owner to owner.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

This is a terrific territory with new products being introduced and a great account base. A motivated owner should be able to increase sales if they put in the time and effort to grow the business. 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 could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.

FINANCING

Financing is available through the company and their banking partner. A minimum 20% down payment would be required at the closing.

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

N/A

TRAINING

The current owner has agreed to provide 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

This route requires typically approximately 50 hours per week. The current owner is working five (5) full delivery days with additional serviced required for Costco and Winco on the other two days.