Akron – Ravenna – Kent Ohio Mission Tortilla Distribution Route for Sale

This listing is for a Mission tortilla wholesale distribution route. The owner distributes tortillas, tortilla chips and related products to major grocery retailers and other accounts. The accounts are located in Ravenna, Kent and Stow while the product pickup facility is located in Akron. The route currently averages approximately $7,240 per week in gross sales volume, generating approximately $1,440 per week in gross commissions (20% commission rate). The route is operated five days per week, 6-7 hours per day (30-35 hours per week). The distribution rights and protected territory are purchased through the current route owner and contracted through the product manufacturer. The owner delivers to accounts including a Walmart Supercenter, Giant Eagle, ACME, BJ’s and other grocery locations. This is a turnkey wholesale distribution opportunity with consistent sales volume and support from a name brand food manufacturer. Full training will be provided. The route owner is responsible for servicing their customer base, ensuring product is well stocked, ordering, delivering, and stocking product. They also work with company and account management teams to maximize sales and address service/inventory issues. Typical expenses include fuel/gas, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, commercial liability insurance, returns, storage, and handheld/printer/warehouse expenses, estimated at $440 per week. The business has growth potential within current accounts or by adding new customers like independent grocery stores, restaurants, schools, and hospitals. The current 2014 Chevy Express box truck used for the route is included. The current owner will provide full training, and the company offers administrative/sales support. Owning a route means being an independent owner/operator/contractor, responsible for the route's success and finding coverage for absences. Route buyers need company approval, and credit/background checks may be necessary. Most companies require an LLC or corporation for route owners.