California

Coffee Shops and Cafes For Sale in California

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Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale

Los Angeles, CA

Located in Koreatown, this café occupies 552 square feet and can accommodate up to 12 customers. Current business hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the potential to extend hours. Monthly rent is...

$26,000

$26,000

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Asset SaleCafe for Asset Sale – Expansion Potential

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Cafe for Asset Sale This is a 1,000sf cafe located in Long Beach. Currently offering a variety of teas, morning pastries, seasonal tarts, cookies, and cakes, the cafe is equipped with a...

$149,000

$149,000

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Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Small Cafe for Sale This is a charming 600sf cafe located in Los Angeles. Currently offering ramen as the main item along with boba, coffee, dessert, and teriyaki, it is perfectly suited...

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SaleBoba / Cafe(Asset Sale), Simi Valley – $120K

Simi Valley, CA

This is your chance to take over a fully built-out boba and dessert shop in Simi Valley. Located on Tapo Canyon Road, this 1,000 SF unit has been operating for 1.5 years with a loyal customer base....

$120,000

$120,000

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Asset SaleSonoma County Cafe - Asset Sale

Sonoma County, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits to own a charming cafe nestled in the heart of beautiful Sonoma, California. This beloved local spot is renowned for its delectable offerings and warm, inviting...

$129,000

$129,000

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Asset SaleNo Key Money - Fairfax Blvd. Cafe W/ Kitchen & 2 Patios

Los Angeles, CA

Formerly Equator Coffee remodeled in 2023 and previously Taco Vega before that, this is an exceptional opportunity to take over the lease of a fully fixtured premium café spot full of amenities...

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Asset SaleBoba, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream/Dessert – High Visibility Corner!

Yorba Linda, CA

Currently used for coffee, tea, and boba, ice cream. Would also work well for cold food prep (deli, desserts) Or cake/pastry shop. No cooking hood installed. COLD KITCHEN. Asking Price: WAS $99,000 >...

$70,000

$70,000

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Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility

Alameda County, CA

This is an AS-IS asset sale of a bakery built during the pandemic, production never got underway. Everything necessary to start baking is in place. Buyer needs Food Handlers Permit, Business License,...

$150,000

$150,000

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Asset SaleCoffee Shop New

Los Angeles, CA

Coffee Shop, Newly Buildout, Turn Key, Fully Equipped, Health Department Permitted 820 Sq./ft. Rent: $3,290 All-In...

$94,000

$94,000

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Asset SaleCoffee Shop In-Contract Sale Pending

Los Angeles, CA

ASSET SALE-In-Contract, Sale Pending Fully equipped Beer and Wine Type 41 License. Existing coffee Shop in prime location, with foot traffic, VERY close proximity to The Grove on Fairfax Blvd.,...

$115,000

$115,000

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Asset SaleTurnkey Boba Tea Shop – Stylish Interior, Fully Equipped

Lakewood, CA

Currently operating as a boba tea shop, this store offers 1,600 sqft of space with seating for approximately 25 customers. It is located in a stable, high-foot-traffic area with consistent local...

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SaleBoba Shop

Placer County, CA

This franchise opportunity offers a fantastic chance to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams with the security of a well-established framework This 1400 sq. Boba Tea Shop, $5500 in NNN, with lease...

$90,000

$90,000

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Asset SaleDessert Parlor For Sale DTLA - Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

DTLA (Near Fashion District) Asking Price: $20,000 Rent: $2,095 Annual Rent Increase: 3% Rent Includes water. Electric must be payed by tenant Lease expiration date: End 01/31/2029 Premises size: 590...

$20,000

$20,000

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Asset SaleSuper Deli/Sandwich Shop-Type 1 Hood-Type 41-Indoor/Outdoor Seating

San Francisco, CA

Price drop!! Fantastic opportunity to own a unique cafe/restaurant! Fully remodeled to perfection this space has a Type-1 hood, Type 41 beer and wine license, ADA compliant private bathroom, walk up...

$69,000

$69,000

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Asset SaleHot Location! Turn-Key Boba Business in Koreatown, Ready for New Owner

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-key Boba Shop in Koreatown (6th st/Western ave) ? Prime Koreatown Location Located in the heart of Koreatown, this turn-key boba shop is fully built-out, tastefully designed, and positioned for...

$76,700

$76,700

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Asset SaleCafe Bakery with ABC Type 41 B/W License-Main St, Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA

BROKER prefers to be contacted via email. Please read the listing in its entirety. Not all interested parties will qualify. SORRY, NO SELLER FINANCING. Location: Prime Main Street Location, Santa...

$205,000

$205,000

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Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Asset SaleBoba shop asset sale

Santa Ana, CA

**Turnkey Boba Shop – Fully Equipped & Ready for Your Brand** Looking for the perfect space to launch your own boba or café concept? This beautifully maintained, fully equipped shop offers a prime...

$80,000

$80,000

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Asset SaleBoba tea shop for sale in Newark shopping plaza

Newark, CA

Asset sale only- boba tea shop for sale in Newark shopping plaza. Approximately 1000 square feet with plenty of parking. Restroom is shared with next door nail salon. There is no hood or gas line. Can...

$120,000

$120,000

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Asset SalePerfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available

San Francisco, CA

Fully equipped with Type-2 Hood, ADA Restroom, standing fridges, 3-compartment sinks, and much more! Option to add Type-1 Hood and turn Gas-line on. RARE Food-Use space that was build-out in 2018 is...

$50,000

$50,000

Asset Sale
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant for Sale | Renovated | Private Parking

Lomita, CA

Own This Fully Renovated Standalone Restaurant Position your brand or investment in a high-visibility corner property on one of Lomita’s busiest corridors. This freestanding building has been...

$789,000

$789,000

Real Estate
Real Estate6 Days Open Cafe with Property $2,95 MIL

Anaheim, CA

Real Estate: $2,460,000 Business $490K Established: 1986 Business Description For Sale: Established Cafe & Building in Prime Anaheim Industrial Location - $3.29 Million 1). gross sales is $1,200,000 a...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

Real Estate
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar

Marin County, CA

Well-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar With Consistent Profits - SBA Pre Approved - Prime Location RRC# 5087 Location: Marin County Description: An exceptional opportunity to acquire...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Real Estate
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County

Vallejo, CA

Specialty Coffee Wholesale/Retail Business plus 3 Multi Use Properties for Sale in Solano County _________________________________________________________________________ 3 adjacent Multi-unit parcels...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Real Estate
Real EstatePizzaria

Moss Landing, CA

Only $10,000 for first Months rent and deposit to takeover this amazing location on highway 1 with 42,000 cars daily passing by. 5 years lease with rent only $3,000 Month. This can be a Deli, Grab &...

Real Estate
Start-upMobile Coffee Bike and trailer, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sal

TURNKEY MOBILE COFFEE OPERATION - VENTURA COUNTY PERMITTED This modern mobile coffee business offers a complete turnkey solution for entrepreneurs seeking entry into the growing specialty coffee...

$30,000

$30,000

Start-up
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe

We are coffee business specialists with, collectively, over 150 years of experience in the food/drink service industry and franchise industry who want to use our experience to help you open your own...

$5,000

$5,000

Start-up

Buy or Sell a Coffee Shop or Café in California

The coffee shop industry has experienced significant growth fueled by increasing urbanization, a rising middle class, and a growing appreciation for specialty coffee. There is a noticeable shift towards specialty coffee shops that offer unique brews, single-origin beans, and a focus on sustainability. Additionally, customers increasingly seek out coffee shops that provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, often using them as secondary workspaces.

Technology is playing a crucial role in shaping the coffee shop industry. From mobile ordering and payment systems to personalized marketing and loyalty programs, tech integration is enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Anyone looking to buy or sell a coffee shop or café in California must understand how these businesses are expected to perform financially, and how they are valued in the local business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated coffee shop and café for sale listing data from California to surface typical revenue and earnings, as well as implied valuation multiples.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

112

Median Asking Price  

$244,500

Median Reported Revenue  

$420,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$100,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Coffee Shop and Cafe Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.37

1.69

Median

0.54

2.75

Upper Quartile

0.75

3.90

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Coffee Shop & Cafe Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a coffee shop in California?

Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for an established coffee shop business in California is $244,500.

How much do coffee shop business owners earn?

California coffee shop and cafe owners report median annual sales of $420,000 and annual owner earnings of $100,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a coffee shop business?

Valuing a coffee shop or café involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among coffee shops listed for sale in California range from 0.37 to 0.75, with the median at 0.54. Earnings multiples range from 1.69 to 3.90, with the median at 2.75. These values suggest the average coffee shop business in California may sell for around 0.54 times its annual revenue, and 2.75 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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