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Coffee Shops and Cafes For Sale
Industry Info
Buy or Sell a Coffee Shop and Cafe
Coffee shops and cafes listed for sale on BizBuySell are consumer facing food and beverage businesses, including independent neighborhood coffee shops, cafés and bakeries, drive thru and fast casual coffee concepts, branded franchises (such as bubble tea or café chains), and destination cafés tied to tourism or strong local followings. These businesses typically operate on a high frequency retail hospitality model, generating revenue from coffee and beverage sales, food items (pastries, breakfast and lunch offerings), takeout and delivery, catering, and branded merchandise, with profitability driven by daily transaction volume, product margins, and location visibility.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 528 | 41,870 |
| Asking Price | $262,500 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $501,960 | $798,941 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $102,777 | $39,947 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $262,500 | $476,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Coffee Shops and Cafes for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $310,739 | $65,000 |
| Median | $501,960 | $102,777 |
| Upper Quartile | $917,520 | $169,834 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Coffee Shops and Cafes listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.38 | 1.92 |
| Median | 0.53 | 2.60 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.73 | 3.50 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Coffee Shop and Cafe?
The median asking price for an established Coffee Shop and Cafe is $262,500, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $476,000.
How much do Coffee Shops and Cafes owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Coffee Shops and Cafes is $501,960 and owners earn a median of $102,777, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Coffee Shop and Cafe?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Coffee Shops and Cafes, revenue multiples range from 0.38 to 0.73, with a median of 0.53. Earning multiples range from 1.92 to 3.50, with the median at 2.60. This means the typical Coffee Shop and Cafe may ask for around 0.53 times its annual revenue, and 2.60 times its annual owner earnings.
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