Price: $70,000 – Weekly Sales: $5,799

* Delivery Van Available for Additional $20,000 *

This listing is for a Bon Appetit pastry distribution route with a price of $70,000. Bon Appetit also requires an additional $10,000 deposit that is then refunded in full to the owner whenever they decide to sell the route.

The owner distributes gourmet pastries and related products to convenience stores and other accounts. The accounts are in north/northwest San Antonio. The warehouse for product pickup is just east of downtown. This route is currently averaging $5,799 per week in sales volume. The owner is selling due to massive growth in their area. This part of their territory is up 15.5% this year and there is potential for significantly more growth for a motivated owner. The current owner is going to continue running the other portion of their route so they are staying in the business and will be available for support when needed.

The route generates approximately $1,421 per week in gross commissions based on the 24.5% commission rate. Commission rates can vary slightly depending on the product. This route requires four (4) delivery days per week . Delivery days vary in length but a total of approximately 35-40 total hours would be necessary.

The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. This route has major accounts including a large number of 7-Elevens, Circle Ks and QuikTrips. 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.

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 four (4) days per week. 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 doing $5,799 per week in sales. The owner generates approximately $1,421 per week in gross commissions based on a 24.5% 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 $370 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 convenience stores, gas stations, independent grocery stores and other accounts could potentially be added to the business as well. The company sales managers do provide support with these growth efforts.

FINANCING

N/A

VEHICLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The owner’s current delivery van is available for an additional $20,000

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 four (4) days per week. The schedule is s