Wholesale Distributor For Sale

Business description

This is an established home-based wholesale distribution route that sells standard wholesale items which include health & beauty (Visine, Clear Eyes, Medications), batteries, sunglasses along with other established products. The seller started the business in April 2008 with "Mr. Checkout Distribution" and has been able to secure 45 active clients in less than 6 months of operation. This is an opportunity for a buyer to go forward, expand the business, and build upon what the seller has already established. The overhead is low and the upside is unlimited. San Diego is a positive market with great potential. This Route is an established member of the "Mr. Checkout" national distributor network. The network provides member distributors connections for new products in order for manufacturers to gain "instant" access to retail stores all over the entire country.

Property information

Location:

The business is home based with inventory stored in the garage of the seller. The owner transports the inventory to restock existing clients in a van that will not be sold with the business.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Low overhead; a member of "Mr. Checkout" which has a national presence for wholesalers and fellow distributors; Exclusive rights to all of San Diego County; 45 clients in 6 months; Cash and carry business; Major clients such as Arco, 7-11, Circle K and K- Mart (just started); No franchise, royalties, or transfer fees.

Competition / Market:

The business was started in April, 2008 and has been able to secure 45 clients such as 7-11s, Arcos, Circle Ks, K-Mart and independent liquor stores, to mention a few within the first 6 months of operation; the seller advises that 80 total clients would be the optimal. Marketing is done by cold calling to secure new clients, calling on existing customers in order to restock items, and participating in the "blitz" program offered by Mr. Checkout.

Support & training:

Seller will provide one week

Reasons for selling:

Seller moving out of State

Trading hours:

The owner is the sole employee and works 8 am to 5pm Monday - Friday

Inventory / Stock value:

$7,000 (included in the asking price)