Cusanos Independent Bread Distribution Route, Coral Springs, Florida

Independent Bread Distribution Route for sale in the Coral Springs, Florida region for $115,000! Seller financing is available with $69,000 down. Currently grossing $318,934 per year in sales and nets $75,158 as an owner/operator. Distributorship is purchased through independent distributor and contracted through the Bakery. This route distributes Cusano’s Baking Company’s bread, hoagies and rolls to restaurants – no merchandising, “drop and go” accounts. This is a well established route with huge growth potential. It is serviced during the overnight/early morning hours. A vehicle is included. Route has potential to be semi-absentee by employing a delivery driver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the day to day operations of this route?

To summarize, distributor starts their day by picking up the bread from the bakery warehouse and then delivering to existing accounts that include restaurants usually in the overnight to early morning hours. Responsibilities will include the following: receiving orders from customers, ordering product from the bakery and general bookkeeping.

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

Currently this route averages $6,133 in weekly sales or $318,934 per year in sales. Income documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.

How do I get paid?

As an independent distributor you are paid by purchasing product at wholesale cost and selling it to your customer base within the account locations.

How much can I make?

$6,133 per week is the route’s weekly sales! This number can be increased by new accounts opening, new product lines being added, and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route?

Seller will finance up to $46,000. Terms to be discussed. If financing is needed you can review Financing Options Here.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: cost of goods, fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, tolls 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 $4,688 per week or $243,776 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?

Included in the purchase is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso (265k miles). Estimated value is $12,000. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are box trucks or 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 $318,934 per year, minus your above mentioned expenses of $243,776 gives you $75,158 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 $115,000 based on a weekly sales average of $6,133; you come up with a selling ratio of approximately 18.7:1.

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

The business requires you to purchase product at wholesale from existing bakery supplier.

Why is the distributor selling?

Seller owns another business that he would like to focus on.

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

Currently there are 39 accounts that include restaurants. Location of accounts and warehouse will be disclosed upon execution of an NDA.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this route for 4 years.

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

The current owner services this route 11pm – 5am, 6 days per week with Saturday off.

What about vacation time or personal days?

As a 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 such as an LLC or Corporation. 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?

This Independent Bread Distribution route distributes bread, hoagies and rolls to local restaurants! Don’t hesitate on this one! Plenty of growth opportunity, plus semi-passive opportunities! Priced to sell at $115,000! 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 Independent 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.