Vending Machine Route For Sale – Snack and Soda Business Charlottesville, Virginia

Asset purchase – Soda and Snack Bulk Vending Machine Route, 142 machines at $135,000. Seller financing available with 85k down! Current owner runs as a cash business and can show receipts for purchases for product. Owner estimates $160,000 gross and $69,092 as net profit. This route has been in service for over 30 years and all machines are brand named. The owner currently has a part time helper and his salary has been included in the cash flow calculation. This route can be run as owner operated or as absentee owner. The vending business offers unlimited growth potential! The route is operated in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Currently this route grosses $160,000 in yearly sales, and nets $69,092 per year.

How do I get paid?

As an independent operator you are paid by purchasing product at wholesale cost and selling it to your customer base via the vending machines.

How much can I make?

Vending businesses have unlimited growth potential and can be operated anywhere. The yearly sales can be increased by new accounts being established. New accounts can be established in person or by hiring a vending locating company.

Can I finance the route?

The seller is offering $50,000 in financing, the terms to be discussed. 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: product cost, machine repairs, gas, vehicle expenses, warehouse storage, helper salary, and insurance. The above cash flow represents the profit after an estimated $90,908 in operating cost and expenses are subtracted.

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?

The current owner services this route using a 1981 Chevy P30 step van (164k miles). This vehicle is not included in the sale but is available as a separate purchase. 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 $160,000 per year, minus your above mentioned operating expenses of $90,908, gives you $69,092 in net income or cash flow.

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

To determine a business’s price, a standard formula is to multiply 2 years of the net plus consideration of business assets.

Do I have to pay for additional machines?

Additional snack machines must be purchased, and can be obtained through a wholesaler the current owner purchases from. The current owner has 35 of the machines in storage.

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

Yes, the business requires you to purchase product at wholesale through vending companies such as Vistar or Sam’s Club and Snyders/Lance.

Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product?

You are responsible for the product you purchase.

What type of machines does the business operate?

The machines are all brand named including Dixie Narco, National, Polyvend and Automatic Products.

Why is the owner selling?

Owner is retiring.

How many stops does the route have?

There are approximately 100 stops.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this business for 15 years.

How many days a week, and what hours does the owner work?

The route is currently serviced 5 days a week Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm. These days are split between the owner and the helper. Some stops are serviced weekly some twice a month.

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 relief drivers 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 do you recommend when purchasing a business?

When purchasing this type of business we recommend forming some type of entity such as an LLC or Corporation to do business under. This not only offers protection for your personal assets, 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?

Be Your Own Boss with flexible hours! Unlimited growth opportunity! The vending machine business is a 100% cash-only business that offers a residual income! The long cherished notion of getting a job that would provide both long term security and benefits is close to disappearing in the American workplace. It is no surprise that more people today want to do “their own thing”. Vending is one of the final frontiers. Hurry this won’t last long! Priced to sell at $135,000! Contact Us About This Route Here!

How can I learn more about these type of routes?

For additional Consulting Services with one of our route specialists Request A Consultation 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.