Cheyenne Wyoming Pepperidge Farm Snack Distribution Route. Financing

Seller Financing Available

Price: $515,000 – Weekly Sales: $15,100 – 10% Down Payment Required

This listing is for a Pepperidge Farm snack distribution route with a price of $515,000. The owner distributes cookies, crackers and related products to major grocery retailers and an Air Force Base Commissary. The accounts include Walmarts, Target, King Sooper’s, Ridley’s and Albertsons. The accounts are located in Cheyenne and Laramie while the warehouse for product pickup is in Cheyenne.

This route averaged $15,100 per week in gross sales. The route generates approximately $3,020 per week in gross commissions based on the 20% gross sales commission rate. The current owner operates five days per week, Monday through Friday from 6am-2pm, and a total of approximately 45 hours per week. However, the number of days and hours worked are flexible as long as the accounts are being serviced properly.

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 name brand food manufacturer. Full training will be provided.

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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 current owner delivers five days per week with Saturdays and Sundays off. 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 $15,100 in weekly sales volume. The owner generates approximately $3,020 per week in gross commissions based on the 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 and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses. The current owner estimates $450 per week in route operating expenses. This includes gas, insurance, storage, maintenance and the tablet/printer rental. 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

10% of the sales price will be required at the closing

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The current owner leases their truck for $226 per week. That could be transferred to the new owner and they could continue those payments. The tablet and printer are leased at $30 per week. As a route owner you are also free to purchase these items outright rather than leasing them.

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 and works a total of approximately 45 hours per week