Why Franchise?
By opening a Walls of Books® store, you will be investing in a retail business that provides customers the best selection of used and new books available in your town, a consistent trade-in program, hundreds of educational toys and games, and college textbook buyback. You can also sell books nationally (and internationally) via third-party websites. Walls of Books® appeals to every age level by selling quality books from nearly every genre.
Are you ready to start the exciting journey
of becoming a Walls of Books® owner?
Call us toll-free at 1-888-94-BOOKS or use the online contact form
Low Franchise Fee & Royalties
The total projected initial investment is $77,900 to $170,700. As with any business, start-up costs are not set in stone. Many factors will determine the total initial investment necessary to open your own Walls of Books® store. We have a low ongoing royalty. We aim to make this process as economical as possible.
There are many things to consider, including the franchise fee, fixtures, equipment, supplies, inventory, and on-hand cash. All of this is included in the projected startup cost. We always aim to be as economical as possible, but you have the prerogative to spend more (e.g. fancier bookshelves, additional software, etc.).
Support & Training
Your store operation will succeed with teamwork. We provide a group of core teachers to lead you through our extensive training process. Some of the tools and training provided include:
- Choosing Shelving
- Book Genres
- Book Acquisition
- Purchasing Strategies
- Pricing Guidelines
- Tracking Inventory
- Running the Store
- Workshops & Events
- Safety
- POS Software
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Staffing
- Accounting
Protected Territory
Franchisees receive a protected marketing territory as defined by the Franchise Agreement. This territory will be based on population density, demographics, traffic patterns, competition, and other factors.
What Makes an Ideal Walls of Books® Owner?
No matter what stage of life you’re in, we want you to consider a few questions to determine if the Walls of Books® Franchise System is right for you.
DO I LOVE BOOKS?
Your passion needs to show!
DO I LOVE INTERACTING ONE-ON-ONE WITH CUSTOMERS?
This is a service industry more than a sales job. Your job will be matching books with customers, so you need to have great interpersonal skills.
DO I WANT TO READ BOOKS… OR MAKE MONEY?
Some people envision booksellers spending most of their time relaxed behind the counter reading a Dickens novel. You might sneak a chapter or two here and there, but you will be running a business. Sales are the priority. Be ready to work!
DOES MY COMMUNITY HAVE A NEED FOR A WALLS OF BOOKS®?
We are not asking whether your city has a bookstore already or not. Even with competition, can Walls of Books® fill a need where you live? We provide a service that most bookstores do not. We will help you decide if Walls of Books® is the proper fit for your community during our pre-qualification process.
AM I READY TO PROVIDE THIS ASSET TO MY COMMUNITY?
Your bookstore will become a respected operation that promotes culture, literacy, and learning. Are you ready for the attention that comes with that honor? Are you ready to take pride in your Walls of Books®?
