High Income Mission Tortilla Distribution Route. Flex Sched. Training
Indio, CA
Price: $165,000 – Weekly Sales: $16,000 This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $165,000. The owner distributes a variety of tortilla and bakery products to major grocery retailers. The accounts and warehouse storage facility are located in Indio, CA. The the route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 per week in gross sales volume The route generates approximately $2,475 per week in gross commissions based on an average 16% commission rate. Products have varying commission rates depending on the product category and customer. Operating costs will vary from owner but are estimated at $250 per week leaving earnings of approximately $2,225 per week for an owner operator. The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has five major retail accounts. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution route opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a number one selling 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 current owner visits three accounts four times per week, one account five times per week, and one account six times per week. Any merchandising work can easily be outsourced if the route owner would prefer to have those days off. The owner currently has someone handling that on Sundays at one account as necessary. GROSS EARNINGS/COMMISSIONS This route is currently averaging approximately $16,000 in weekly sales volume. With an average commission rate of 16% the owner generates approximately $2,475 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. OPERATING COSTS Typical expenses include fuel/gas, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, commercial liability insurance (often added on to vehicle policy) and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses. Currently the route operator covers all of their own operating costs. If the new owner wanted to run one of the routes then the current owner estimates $250 per week in 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 No company or owner financing is available for this route. We do have a partner that specializes in small business/startup funding. Most programs do require a 680+ credit score or existing retirement/investment savings. 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 The current owner is an absentee owner but the route generally requires five days per week for approximate 6-8 hours per day. Owning a route means that you are an independent owner/operator/contractor. You are ultimately responsible for the success of the route operation and you will need to find route coverage if you are sick or on vacatio=
$165,000