Open a Collins Booksellers franchise today!

Join the Collins Booksellers group today! Benefit from a brand established for over 100 years, a loyal customer base, and a proven business model. Plus, do this in your own town serving your local community! Start your journey in the book industry with us, and be supported every step of the way.

Combine your passion for books into a thriving and rewarding career and make your entrepreneurial dreams come true!

Why choose a Collins franchise?

We're here to help you every step of the way in setting up your bookshop.

From finding the perfect location to negotiating leases and designing your store, we've got you covered. Plus, we'll assist in setting up supplier accounts, stocking inventory, and establishing efficient operational systems.

You're not alone in this journey!

We'll provide you with ongoing support and guidance in managing and marketing your business. Our experienced management team will regularly visit you and stay in touch to ensure you have the resources and information you need to succeed.

Let's make your bookshop stand out!

We'll support you with national marketing campaigns, including catalogues, digital promotions, and in-store reading guides. Need help with local marketing? We've got your back there too, helping you craft effective plans and secure valuable marketing opportunities.

Joining our franchise means gaining access to incredible buying power.

This translates to exclusive deals on products and favourable trade terms. You'll enjoy better discounts, especially on new releases, and improved margins and profitability thanks to our negotiated terms with suppliers.

While we're here to support you, we also respect your independence.

You have the freedom to choose which books and products to stock and how to connect with your local community. It's your business, and we'll help you make it thrive on your terms.

Our Value

Why open a bookstore?

Positive Impact

By opening a bookstore, you have the chance to make a positive impact on the cultural landscape of your community, enriching lives through the power of literature and storytelling.

Flexibility

As a bookstore owner, enjoy the flexibility to create your schedule, balancing work and life. Prioritise personal commitments while managing your business effectively, gaining autonomy over your lifestyle.

Share your passion

Opening a bookstore lets you indulge in your love for books daily. Immerse yourself in literature, discover new authors, and share your passion with customers.

Customer Testimonials

We two sisters opened our bookshop in Thirroul in November 2018, and believe the decision to do so under the Collins banner has contributed to the success of our business today. The support and service provided is well worth the reasonable franchise fees. Most importantly we work with freedom and autonomy whilst reaping the benefits of being a part of the Collins Group. As a result of our experience, we wholeheartedly recommend this franchise, if you are considering joining the bookselling world.

Amanda Isler Collins Booksellers Thirroul

As a Collins Booksellers franchisee I have all of the benefits of owning an independent bookstore with the collective buying power and support of a knowledgeable team at Head Office. I've had top-notch support every step of the way including terrific advice from more experienced franchisees. Best of all, there's so many exciting new initiatives planned for the network, so I know the best is yet to come. If you're thinking about joining the Collins Booksellers family, take the plunge - I can't recommend it enough.

Kelly Rimmer Collins Bookseller Orange

How does it work

Collins Booksellers offers selected franchisees a complete business package including training in all aspects of the business, ongoing merchandising and field support, group advertising and the added extra discounts gained when buying as a group.

1. Assistance with Setting up Business

Assist in all aspects of setting up your bookshop
Finding a site
Negotiating the lease
Fit-out design
Setting up accounts with key suppliers
Creating opening orders of stock
Setting up systems

2. Training & Ongoing Support

You will be provided with ongoing support and advice in the management and marketing of your business. This support will include regular visits from the highly experienced management team as well as constant contact from head office.
Whenever you require assistance in any area of your business the management team will be there for you.
Collins Booksellers Management closely monitors book retailing trends both nationally and internationally and provides its network with extensive information about retail, market and product mix developments and opportunities.

3. Marketing Campaigns and Marketing Support

Collins Booksellers provides national promotions and marketing support in the form of catalogues, digital marketing, monthly in store reading guides and a host of other marketing and advertising initiatives.
The Franchisee is responsible for driving local area marketing and spending a percentage of annual turnover on local area marketing and advertising. Collins Booksellers provides assistance to franchisees with devising local area marketing plans and securing marketing opportunities via publishers and authors and other external media partner relationships

4. Group Buying Power

Franchisees will gain access to the strength of the Collins Booksellers’ group buying power. The size and buying strength of the group enables us to negotiate exclusive product deals and secure favourable terms of trade to improve Franchisees’ profitability and point of difference.
More favourable terms in publishers
Better discounts, particularly on new release titles
The negotiated trading terms with suppliers of the Collins group enables strong gross margins. Major new releases and group purchases are often bought at up to 5 - 10% additional discount to standard buying terms.
Discounts on other systems and services (e.g. insurance, inventory software, etc)

5. Autonomy

While you have the support of the experienced and knowledgeable head office team, franchisees have a large degree of autonomy in selecting what book and non book products to stock and how to engage with their local community.

Available stores

Current Opportunities

Collins Booksellers Smithfield (Cairns)

Physical & Online Store

QLD 3049

Located in a prominent shopping centre, this modern bookstore offers the opportunity to join the Collins Booksellers franchise, benefiting from their national brand and comprehensive support for business success.

Our Bookshop (Toorak)

Physical & Online Store

VIC 3142

Own a respected Hawksburn bookshop, backed by 15 years of local support. No upfront franchise fees and benefit from being part of a national gift card program.

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