Snyders – Lance Chip Route For Sale – Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona

Snyder’s-Lance Chip Route for sale in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona area for $69,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $11k down! Currently generating $338,104 in yearly sales and nets $44,427. Distributorship and territory is purchased from seller and contracted through Snyder’s-Lance. Snyder’s-Lance currently distributes it’s well known brand of Snyder’s Pretzels, Lance Crackers, Stella Dora, Kruncher’s, Beef Jerky, Archway Cookies, Capecod Chips, Okedok, and more. Invest now while these are still cheap!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Price:

$ $69,000

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $44,427

Per Month

Financing:

$ Yes

Per Month

Listing:

$ Sold

Per Month
Snyder's-Lance Chip Route
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 $6,502 per week or $338,104 per year. Documentation will be provided to all serious buyers. Please note Snyder’s-Lance just merged and has restructured the route territories. While this is a new route. The accounts have been established for many years and sales trends are tracked by the company.

How do I get paid?

As an independent distributor you are paid by commission. Commission varies depending on the items sold. This route currently receives an average of 18% of its gross weekly sales of $6,502 ($1170 per week).

How much can I make?

$1170 per week is the routes weekly average, or a gross of $60,859 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. Distributor acknowledges plenty of growth opportunity for new accounts in this territory.

Can I finance the route?

Third-party related financing may be available assuming buyer meets the lending criteria. As of December 2021, term lengths for 3 / 5 / 7/ 10 years are available. Interest rates are set by the lender and conducive with the market. All routes require a down payment at minimum of 10-15%. This required amount would need to be paid prior to closing. This information, and the terms of the route loan program, is subject to change.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: route payment (if you finance), fuel, stale or damaged product, computer and insurance (Note: route payments vary for each distributor, depending on how much money you put down verses how much you finance). The current owner estimates $316 per week or $16,432 per year in expenses/overhead (does not include the route payment if you finance).

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?

There is no vehicle included in the purchase. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are step vans, box trucks and cargo 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 $60,859 per year, minus your $16,432 estimated yearly expenses as mentioned above gives you the net of $44,427 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 $69,000 based on a weekly sales average of $6,502; you come up with a selling ratio of less than 10:1!

Snyder's-Lance Chip Route

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

No, you do not have any upfront or out of pocket expenses when purchasing your inventory (inventory is carried from week to week). However, you are responsible for any inventory that is not sold on a weekly basis. Any inventory carried over to the following week will be credited to the following weeks sales/commission.

Do I have to sign a contract?

Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a service agreement to represent Snyder’s-Lance. The contract is to protect both the company and its distributors.

Why is the distributor selling?

Seller owns multiple routes and is downsizing.

Where is the warehouse located?

Product is picked up in Phoenix, Arizona.

How many accounts does the route have?

The route consists of 13 accounts that include: Walmart’s, Target, Albertson’s, Bashas, Fry’s, AJ’s, Safeway, Smart & Final, and more.

How long has the seller owned the route?

Current owner has owned a route through Snyder’s-Lance for less than 1 year. Recently the company just merged with Lance and restructured the route territories in the area due to the overwhelming amount of product lines. All accounts have been established for many years prior.

Do I get paid full commission when something goes on sale?

During promotions the distributor contributes 19% of the promotion allowance and the company assumes the remaining 81%.

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

The current distributor works 5 days a week, taking Wednesday and Sunday’s off. Service hours for most accounts range from 5am-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. 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?

Snyder’s – Lance has just merged making them the second largest salty snack producer in the country! The company continues to be aggressive promoting growth and adding new product lines… Additionally they distribute for multiple companies. Plenty of growth opportunity! Motivated seller! Priced to sell at $69,000! Hesitate and it will be gone! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $11k down! 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 Snyders-Lance 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.

Snyder’s – Lance Chips
Arizona
Scottsdale United States