As a shop owner, you know better than anyone that the work doesn’t stop once the shop is closed for the day. The hours spent behind a desk or in front of a computer at home add up. According to our 2026 Industry Survey, a little over half of shop owners report working more than the standard 40 hours a week, with only 16% reporting a sub-40-hour workweek. With the smallest share of respondents, just 12% of shop owners report upwards of 60 working hours per week.

Average Hours of Work Per Week