Overview

Property ID: BB+53762

Asking Price

$300,000

Annual Revenue

$313,789

FF&E: $306,100

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Description

Held Distribution LLC presents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established vending route operation serving the Arkansas Delta. This asset-backed business includes more than 150 vending machines operating across approximately 65 established locations, providing immediate cash flow and a proven operating platform.

The business has built relationships with schools, industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial customers throughout the region over more than two decades of operation. Routes are well organised, established, and designed to facilitate a smooth ownership transition.

Property Type: Asset Sale, Established Business
Primary Industry: Transportation and Storage
Gross Revenue: $313,789
Real Estate: No Real Estate
Financial Notes: Seller financing discussions possible for qualified buyers.
Seller Financing Available: Yes
FF&E: $306,100

What's Included

$313,789 Gross Revenue
$306,100 Fair Market Asset Value
20+ Years in Operation
150+ Vending Machines Included
65 Established Placements
Discussions Possible
Schools, Warehouses & Industrial Accounts
Established Arkansas Delta Territory
3 Service Vehicles Included in Sale
Immediate Operating Revenue
61 Cashless Payment Readers Installed

Opportunities for Growth

Numerous opportunities exist to increase revenue and profitability. Expanding cashless payment technology across the remaining machines could improve transaction volume and customer convenience. Additional growth can be achieved by optimising product selection using sales data, increasing route density within existing territories, securing new placements through existing relationships, and expanding into additional schools, industrial facilities, and commercial locations. Further upside exists through modernising older equipment and leveraging the business's established infrastructure to support additional machines without significant overhead increases.

Support and Training

The seller will provide comprehensive transition assistance to ensure a smooth ownership transfer. Training will include route servicing procedures, machine maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory management, supplier relationships, restocking processes, and operational best practices. The seller will also facilitate introductions to existing locations where appropriate and provide support during the transition period. A non-compete agreement is included to protect the buyer's investment and customer relationships.

Market & Competition

The business operates within the resilient vending industry, serving schools, industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial businesses throughout the Arkansas Delta. Its diversified customer base helps reduce dependence on any single location while providing recurring demand for products and services. The company has spent more than two decades developing and maintaining its placement network, creating significant barriers to entry for competitors. Existing routes, established customer relationships, and long-standing placements provide an immediate operating advantage compared to building a route business from scratch.

Facilities & Assets

The business includes a comprehensive portfolio of income-producing assets with an estimated fair market value of approximately $306,100. Included in the transaction are 83 snack vending machines, 81 beverage vending machines, 2 combo machines, 61 cashless payment readers, 2 change machines, a 2007 Isuzu NPR service truck, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado with lift gate, a 2006 Ford Econoline step van, warehouse and machine inventory, office equipment, pallet jacks, cash and coin counting equipment, replacement parts inventory, service dollies, and all operational equipment required to continue servicing routes immediately upon acquisition. The asset base effectively supports the full asking price while providing a turnkey operating platform from day one.

Reason for selling: Owner pursuing transition and seeking a qualified buyer to continue operating and expanding the business.