Yemassee, SC
Online auction: June 22-24, 2026
Located off Exit 38 of Interstate 95, this 5,413-square-foot gas station and convenience store offers exceptional visibility and access to over 41,000 daily vehicles. The site features prominent...
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Sandy, UT
This established direct-to-consumer premium tea brand operates at the intersection of tea, literature, gifting, and cozy living. Through a unique collection of literary-inspired loose-leaf tea blends,...
Cash Flow: $62,400
Montana
Become the proud owner of this profitable independent bookstore located in one of Montana’s most popular resort communities. This small-town bookstore blends curated retail bookselling with community...
Cash Flow: $152,020
Grand Junction, CO
This well-established, profitable bookstore in the heart of bustling downtown Grand Junction is up for sale! With a rich history and a loyal customer base, this bookstore is a gem waiting for the...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Richfield, UT
Prime commercial building with auto shop and three income-producing tenants. It sits just one block off South Main near Walmart and I-70. The property includes five service bays, upgraded AC (2025),...
Cash Flow: $166,428
Kennebec County, ME
A rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established independent bookstore in the heart of Central Maine. This is a thriving, business with a loyal customer base, a favorable long term lease...
Cash Flow: $43,910
Miami-Dade County, FL
Accredited Real Estate School in Miami, Florida New Price $1,099,999! This is a long-standing online real estate school delivering courses accredited by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), and...
Cash Flow: $284,328
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wallace, ID
The Blackboard Marketplace & Business Center represents a unique investment opportunity featuring five established operating businesses under one roof in Wallace, Idaho. This award-winning enterprise...
Cash Flow: $350,000
West Warwick, RI
After eight successful years serving a loyal and engaged customer base, this well-known independent bookstore is now available for purchase. Located in a busy commercial center (Family Dollar, Liquor...
Cobb, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of downtown Cobb, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare opportunity to...
Cash Flow: $118,549
Available in Multiple Locations
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
Las Vegas, NV
• A well-established, family-owned since 2014, Pre-owned Book Store offering a wide selection of titles across all genres, with a strong focus on Science Fiction and Graphic Novels. • Inventory also...
Cash Flow: $51,700
Chester, CA
This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Dayton, OH
Established Wholesale & Institutional Framing Business | 70.7% Gross Margin | Dayton, OH Continental Moulding is a long-standing custom picture framing and moulding business located in Dayton, serving...
Cash Flow: $15,000
Glen Burnie, MD
Used Bookstore Assets for Sale – Inventory, Furniture & Fixtures (Business Not Included) I am selling the assets of my used bookstore, not the business itself. This is an asset-only sale. You will not...
La Conner, WA
Eddie Hasan
Mergers Acquisitions and Sales
Serving Orange County, FL
Eddie Hasan has over 29 years of business experience including owning numerous businesses over his career. He has instructed students across the US and Canada in business valuation, commercial real estate, and investing in business and real estate. Eddie has closed hundreds of transactions over his career.
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Lehigh County, PA
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Johns Creek, GA
Macomb County, MI
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Santa Barbara, CA
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Phoenix, AZ
Beaufort, SC
Mashpee, MA
Montgomery County, PA
Florida
North Highlands, CA
The business of owning a bookstore is a timeless one; it centers on the continual building and expansion of a diverse library of books, as well as the marketing and sale of these books to a vast audience of consumers. In today’s world, it also often entails the management and sale of other products to keep customers coming back for more, such as in-house coffee or novelty goods. Likewise, this business also includes extensive research to keep up with both consumer demand as well as up-and-coming texts and authors to help your business stay ahead of market trends. Lastly, operating a bookstore encompasses the recruiting and management of staff with the right attitude to serve your customers effectively.
In spite of the rapid growth of the eBook trade, independent bookstores in the U.S. are experiencing tremendous success; there are currently over 1,835 independent book selling businesses throughout the country, with some operating in multiple locations. This success can be attributed in part to the closure of some large bookstore chains, such as Borders, during the initial rise of Amazon; without competition from these industry giants, the floor has been opened to accommodate more independent sellers. In the face of the Amazon boom, many consumers chose to support local bookstores as a way of staying connected to traditional reading.
One of the most important aspects to keep in mind before you buy a bookstore is location. Some areas read more than others, or have varying levels of demand for different genres of text; thus, it is crucial to analyze potential locations and assess your target demographic to ensure that you have the right type of product for sale. One of the most helpful actions you can take is to join a community of fellow booksellers, such as the American Booksellers Association—doing so can connect you to other business owners and resources to start your company and stay ahead of trends and consumer demands.
