Oroweat Bread – Thomas English Muffins – Route For Sale, Springdale, Arkansas

Oroweat Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Springdale, Fayetteville, Arkansas region for $163,500! Financing with an estimated $102,500 down! Currently grossing an estimated $500,188 per year in sales and nets $78,714! Distributorship and “protected territory” are purchased through independent distributor and contracted through Bimbo Bakery. Oroweat Bread currently distributes it’s well known brands of Oroweat Bread, Thomas English Muffins, Mrs Bairds and Boboli Pizza! Well established route that has 14 accounts delivering to popular grocery stores, restaurants and catering facilities. This is a compact route averaging 22 miles a day keeping operating costs low.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Price:

$ $163,500

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $78,714

Per Month

Financing:

$ Yes

Per Month

Listing:

$ Inactive

Per Month
Oroweat Bread Route
What are the day to day operations of this route?

To summarize, you will start your day by picking up your bread order from the warehouse and then proceed to deliver product to existing accounts that include grocery stores usually starting in the morning hours. Your responsibilities will include the following: evaluating and creating an order of product needed for the shelf, pull the order from your inventory, receive the order through the back door, and then fill the order to the shelf.

What are the current average sales and gross income for this route?

Currently this route averages $9,619 in weekly sales, and grosses $500,188 per year in commission. Income documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.

How do I get paid?

As an independent distributor you are paid by commission. This route currently receives an average of 17% commission of its gross weekly sales of $9,619 ($1,635 per week).

How much can I make?

$1,635 per week is the routes weekly average! This number can be increased, by supporting the company’s promotions and up selling within your designated territory. Route values can also be increased by new accounts opening, new product lines being added, and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route?

Yes, the company will finance roughly $61,000 for 10 years. At an approximate interest rate of 9.5% with good credit and 10.5% with bad credit. Additional qualifications require no bankruptcies or felonies. Down payment for the remaining balance requires a certified cashier’s check. If more financing is needed you can review additional Financing Options Here.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: fuel, vehicle maintenance, vehicle storage, handheld maintenance, insurance, and a route payment if you finance (Note: route payments vary for each distributor, depending on how much money you put down verses how much you finance). The current owner estimates $122 per week or $6,318 per year in expenses/overhead (route payment if financing not included).

What type of insurance do I need?

Typically a single owner operator of a route distributorship will need commercial insurance for their delivery vehicle and business liability insurance. Owners with multiple employees will need a multiple vehicle policy and workers’ compensation. Routes For Sale now offers discounts on insurance! Through our size and volume, we have partnered with some of the largest insurance brokers in the nation to offer the best rates. Request Your Free Insurance Quote Here.

What type of vehicle do I need?

There is no vehicle included in the purchase. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are step vans, box trucks and cargo trailers. If you are considering purchasing, leasing or financing a vehicle you can review additional information here.

What is the Gross vs the Net income?

The gross income for the route is $85,032 per year, minus your above mentioned expenses of $6,318 gives you $78,714 in net income or cash flow.

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

All route sales are determined by a ratio based on a weekly sales average. The selling price of this route is $163,500 based on a weekly sales average of $9,619; you come up with a selling ratio of approximately 17:1.

Do I have to pay for inventory or purchase product up front?

No, you do not have any out of pocket expenses when purchasing your inventory. You are however responsible for any inventory that cannot be accounted for through your sales. As long as you run the business as it is designed to operate, you will not have any out of pocket expenses or losses.

Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product?

Oroweat/Bimbo Bakery gives full credit for stale and damaged product. HUGE!

Oroweat Bread Route

Do I have to sign a contract?

Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a service agreement to represent Bimbo Bakery. In turn the company agrees to promote and assist you in growing your business. The contract is to protect both the company and its distributors.

Why is the distributor selling?

Owner is pursuing other business opportunities.

How many accounts does the route have and where is the warehouse located?

Currently there are 14 accounts including grocery stores, restaurants and catering facilites. The location of the accounts and the warehouse will be disclosed upon execution of an NDA.

Do I get paid full commission when something goes on sale?

When the company discounts an item for store promotions, you are paid full commission on the discounted selling price.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this route and territory for 3 years.

How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work?

Distributors work 5 days a week, taking Wednesdays and Sundays off. Average hours are from 3am – 11am.

What about vacation time or personal days?

As an independent distributor/business owner you are responsible for servicing the route. It is our recommendation that you hire or train someone for additional time needed off. Additionally, you can network and hire distributors with previous route experience at RouteReliefDrivers.com.  Route Relief Drivers is a nationwide network that allows independent route distributors and vacation relief drivers to connect with each other. Each party negotiates its own terms and compensation.

What is required in order to qualify for purchase?

Typically, most company routes or distributorships will require you to attend an interview for approval from the company, background check, and form an entity (must be an INC.). This not only protects the company, but also ensures protection of your business. If you need help forming this, we recommend that you Form A Corporation Here.

What else should I know?

Oroweat Bread delivers many well-known name brand quality products, and has been GROWING with its aggressive marketing efforts! As an added incentive Bimbo Bakery gives a weekly pay allowance for wearing their shirts and displaying the company logo’s. Don’t hesitate on this one! Plenty of growth opportunity! Financing available with an estimated $102,500 down! Priced to sell at $163,500! Contact Us About This Route Here!

How can I learn more about these type of routes?

In order to provide New Buyers with as much information as possible we have put together a quick overview of the industry. Learn More About Arnold & Bimbo Bread Routes Here! 

Disclaimer: Routes For Sale is a Broker that brings buyers and sellers together. Routes For Sale does not represent, or is not affiliated with the company the distributorship is being offered. All agreements are made between the buyer and seller and not Routes For Sale. It is the prospective Buyer’s duty and obligation to verify the accuracy of the Seller’s representations and if necessary retain attorneys, accountants, business appraisers, or other professionals. The representation of income is based on a current 52 week sales average generated by the efforts of the current owner. As with any business you can make more or less.

Oroweat Bread
Arkansas
Springdale United States