vending4528 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 How do you put a value on an existing bulk/amusement vending route? A multiple of annual sales, a multiple of annual profit, or other means? This is an established bulk vending/amusement route that has been around for over 15+ years with over 140 locations and over 500+ heads/machines. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandJGroup Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 12 to 18 months gross sales = fair purchase price for bulk routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 One and a half times gross? Pm me. Do I have a deal for you. I'll even throw in the trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandJGroup Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 ^ I've sold several in college for 12 to 18 months gross. Seemed fair... I don't use shotty equipment nor do I mess with a lot of the singles and doubles. I currently wouldnt sale my route for 12 months gross for a number of reasons, but mainly because I'm extremely happy with my income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 ^ I've sold several in college for 12 to 18 months gross. Seemed fair... I don't use shotty equipment nor do I mess with a lot of the singles and doubles. I currently wouldnt sale my route for 12 months gross for a number of reasons, but mainly because I'm extremely happy with my income. Not antagonizing, just curious LandJ... You state you have "sold several" routes at 12-18mos gross. Have you bought many at that price? Sometimes the price we'd sell something for is a lot more than what we'd be willing to pay when buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkochan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Why is the person selling the route? Can he verify the income from his business? I would try to buy the route for six months of gross or, for the value of the equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandJGroup Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Not antagonizing, just curious LandJ... You state you have "sold several" routes at 12-18mos gross. Have you bought many at that price? Sometimes the price we'd sell something for is a lot more than what we'd be willing to pay when buying. Very true. No, I have never bought a route. Sold one in Athens, Ga and another in North Atlanta. I don't think I'm unrealistic but maybe I am?? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davco1 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Amateurs (Not that I'm a world class pro or anything)will pay the money for established locations once they realize how much work it is to build these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You can ask route value questions all day and never get the same answer twice. The reason is that most vending operators have no clue how to value a business. There is much more than ROI to consider. Not trying to upset any one but most guys just don't know. Keep emotion out of business deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandJGroup Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You can ask route value questions all day and never get the same answer twice. The reason is that most vending operators have no clue how to value a business. There is much more than ROI to consider. Not trying to upset any one but most guys just don't know. Keep emotion out of business deals. Agreed and a lot of people want a "turn key" type business. Which they will pay a premium to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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