Are Independent Bookstores Profitable?
Independent Bookstore Statistics Sales at independent bookstores rose nearly 5 percent in 2018, with average annual growth of 7.5 percent over the past five years. The average annual revenue of independent bookstores in the US is $634,000. Independent bookstores outperform chain bookstores, with a 3.2% higher net profit margin. Independent bookstores brought in $697 in … Read more