News Dealers and Newsstands vs Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.
| Metric | News Dealers | Supermarkets and |
|---|---|---|
| Average Revenue | $624K | $16.2M |
| Profit Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Est. Owner Income | $25K | $648K |
| Revenue / Employee | $180K | $218K |
| Labor Cost % | 14.0% | 12.0% |
| Total Businesses | 697 | 38,170 |
| Startup Cost (Low) | $75K | $250K |
| Startup Cost (High) | $400K | $1.5M |
| 5-Year Survival Rate | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| YoY Growth | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Avg Employee Wage | N/A | $32K |