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    Posted May 15, 2008                                                                                          JLZ Business Services

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  Pumper/Snack Shop  - Gross Profit Guidelines

             Gross Profit Guides                   

Sales Category Gross Profit Percent
Tobacco (w/rebate) 20-25
Beer/Wine 26-30
Soft Drinks (non-fountain) 35-40
Soft Drinks (fountain) 70.0
Coffee 80.0
Fast Foods 45.0
Oil/Automotive 35.0
Deli/Snack Bar 60-70
Milk/Dairy 18.0
Baked Goods 35-40
Ice Cream/Freezer 35.0
Groceries 35-40
Candy 35-40
Magazines 23.0
Snacks 40.0
Water 60.0
Lottery Tickets 05.0
Total Gross Profit Average 35 to 40%
*The above gross profit percents are an average taken form our snack shop and food mart clients. The listed gross profit percentages should be used only to establish initial gross profit goals. After a history of gross profit has been established, percentages should be customized to the individual location.

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