Bookstore For Sale in East Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Asking Price - SOLD

Books and wine go hand-in-hand, so this owner created a brand modeled after the popular bookstore+wine concept.

ABOUT: This charming Bookstore For Sale in East Tennessee, located in a small town near the Great Smoky Mountains, was created to provide a unique experience that combines the love for books with the enjoyment of hand-picked, curated wines.

LOCATION: Physical/Online and is relocatable. The physical store is located on main street with moderate foot traffic and heavy foot traffic during festivals. The town hosts a number of festivals each year and has plans to become “the festival capital” of the South.

BUILDING: The storefront's classic facade features large display windows inviting curious onlookers to step through its entrance and be transported to a simpler era. The flooring is hardwood and the back wall is exposed brick creating even more character with a bar/checkout area. Past the bar is a large room that the owner planned to convert into a kitchen and second bathroom. The building is 2000 sq ft and is currently leased.

PROVEN MODEL: Seller has proven customer interest and viability through monthly, in-store sales as well as online sales. The store currently has 2100 FB fans and 1570 Instagram followers.

INCOME STREAMS: Aside from in-store sells, the store currently has paying subscribers to its monthly book club where subscribers receive a new book each month. In addition, they sell online through their website. Many of their customers are out-of-state buyers who enjoy supporting small book stores.

STREAMLINED SYSTEMS: This is a turn-key operation. In-store and online business systems have been optimized. Owner will offer training to buyer for up to three months. The store currently has one part-time employee that knows how to run the business.