Pepperidge Farm Cookie Route In Florida For Sale

Business description

Pepperidge Farm Cookie route for sale $280,000 financing available with only $52k down! Currently grossing $346,996 in sales and nets $59,000. Distributorship and protected territory is purchased through Pepperidge Farm. Pepperidge Farm currently distributes it's well known brands of Goldfish Crackers and Milano Cookies to select grocery stores. Popular grocery stores and retail outlets included with this route, but are not limited to Publix, Walmart, Target, Sweetbay, BJ's, and Winn Dixie. This is truly an INCREDIBLE Opportunity! Routes continue to increase in value and have been established for many years. Invest now before these are out of reach! Territory for this route includes the West Tampa, Florida area.

Frequently Asked Questions: Price: $280,000 Cash Flow: $59,000 Financing: Yes Listing: Active


What are the day to day operations of this route? To summarize, you will deliver product to existing accounts that include grocery stores and cash accounts usually starting in the morning hours. Your responsibilities will include the following: Evaluate 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. After servicing your accounts for the day you will proceed to the warehouse to pick up additional product for deliveries the following day.

What are the current average sales for this route? Currently this route averages $6673 per week. 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 20% of its gross weekly sales of $6673 ($1334 per week).

How much can I make? $1334 per week is the routes weekly average or $69,399 gross per year! 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 stores opening, new product lines being added and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route? Yes, Pepperidge farm will finance an estimated $228k assuming a credit score of 650 or higher for 10 years at 7.75%. The remaining balance you will have to put down in the form of a certified cashier's check. Note: Minimum credit score of 500 required for financing. Your credit score will determine how much you need down. Pepperidge Farm also requires that your debt to income ratio be in the 25/75 range.

Why are Pepperidge Farm Cookie Routes priced higher than all the others? You are purchasing not only a solid business, but a lifestyle: 1) You work about half the hours compared to a typical bread route. 2) You are purchasing the rights to the trademark, as well as the rights to a distributorship and a "protected territory." 3) Product has much longer codes and requires less maintenance. 4) You are paid full commission regardless of the sale price. 5) Company recognizes the high value of its business model and is willing to finance 70-80% of the cost. Make no mistake; there is NOT a more prestige company in route sales than Pepperidge Farm.

What are my expenses and overhead? Expenses include, but are not limited to: route payment (if applicable), fuel, insurance for your vehicle, and liability insurance for your business (Note: route payments vary for each distributor, depending on how much money you put down verses how much you finance through the company). Seller estimates $200 per week or $10,400 per year in operating expenses. Note: Pepperidge Farm supplies all display material, and computer paper at NO cost to you.

Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product? Pepperidge Farm gives an allowance for stale and damaged product equal to 1% of your average weekly sales. HUGE!

What type of vehicle do I need? The current owner runs this route out of a trailer that is NOT included with the route purchase. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are box trucks or trailers.

What is the Gross vs the Net income? The gross income for the route is $1334 per week, minus your weekly expenses of $200 as mentioned above gives you a $1134 weekly net or $59,000 per year.

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 $280,000 based on a weekly sales average of $6673; you come up with a selling ratio of 42:1



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.

Do I have to sign a contract? Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a service agreement to represent Pepperidge Farm. 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? Distributor is retiring.

Where is the warehouse located? Product is picked up at the warehouse off of Benjamin Road located near the airport in Tampa, FL.

How many accounts does the route have? Currently there are 3 Publix's, 1 SweetBay's, 1 BJ's, 3 Walmart's, 2 Target's, and a Winn Dixie, for a total of 11 accounts.

Do I get paid full commission when something goes on sale? Yes, this is one of the rare companies that will pay you full commission on the sale price of an item regardless of the discount it is being promoted at. In other words if an item goes "Buy One, Get One Free", you are NOT working for half commission.

How long has the seller owned the business? The current owners have owned the route and territory for a combined 27 years.

How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work? Most distributors work 5 days a week for a total of 30-35 hours, taking Saturday's and Sunday's off. Service hours for most accounts range from 4am-12pm.

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.

What else should I know? Pepperidge Farm is an aggressive company and GROWING year after year! Priced to sell at $280,000! Hurry these routes are in demand, rarely available, and are the most coveted routes in the industry... You will not find a distributorship with a more SOLID contract! This route can also be purchased along with our other Tampa listing, assuming the new owner uses two vehicles to service the routes.

Other information

Support & training:

Owner and company will train

Reasons for selling:

Yes financing through company (only $52k down)

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

Yes financing through company (only $52k down)