Sacramento, CA
$168,000

Sacramento, CA
$168,000
Chandler, AZ
$695,000

Orange County, CA
$200,000
Fairfax County, VA
$120,000
Ventura, CA
$99,000
Chicago, IL
$299,000
Salisbury, MA
$145,000
Hallandale Beach, FL
$150,000
New Haven County, CT
$499,000
Newington, CT
$65,000
Austintown, OH
$124,900
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Houston, TX
$85,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$550,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Rhode Island
$350,000
Tim Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers of Hampton Roads
Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing over $4 Billion in businesses for sale – thus giving Buyers and Sellers an extensive network of Business Brokers across the U.S. to assist in Buying or Selling a Business. Our Business Broker Professionals come from diverse backgrounds such as former business owners, accountants, banking, real estate and executive search. All First Choice Business Brokers have graduated from First Choice University (FCU) and attend continuing education creating the most highly trained Business Sales Associates in the industry. Our Business Sales Experts are trained on business evaluation, business sales, business marketing and buy/sell negotiations to satisfy both buyers and sellers alike. Our exclusive businesses for sale listings are available only through First Choice Business Sales Professionals. Business Sales is unique and should never be compared to selling or buying a home. You deserve a Business Sales Professional when selling your business – you deserve a First Choice Business Broker who specializes specifically in business sales. First Choice is large enough to offer Buyers the greatest selection of businesses available nationwide, yet in local markets to offer Sellers individual attention.
Rhode Island
$250,000
Pompano Beach, FL
$120,000
Aurora, OR
$350,000
New Haven, CT
$219,000
New York County, NY
$2,200,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$159,995
Poughkeepsie, NY
$75,000
Tarrant County, TX
$290,000
Bradenton, FL
$100,000
Kirkland, WA
$25,000
Venice, FL
$149,999
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Talleyville, DE
$299,900
Davie, FL
$325,000
New Haven, CT
$79,000
Vienna, VA
$200,000
Frisco, TX
$99,000
Irmo, SC
$150,000
Garfield County, CO
$199,000
Bradenton Beach, FL
$75,000
New Hudson, MI
$99,000
Miami, FL
$99,000
Honolulu, HI
$70,000
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$79,000
Collin County, TX
$200,000
Washington, DC
$120,000
$140,000
Gene Hoffman
Ballpark Realty
Serving Snohomish County, WA
Mill Creek, WA
$230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fairfield, ID
$315,000
Scotchtown, NY
$99,000
Montgomery County, TN
$975,000
Tampa, FL
$249,000
Nassau County, NY
$225,000
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 must understand how these businesses are expected to perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated coffee shop and café for sale listing data to surface typical revenue and earnings, as well as implied valuation multiples.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
616 |
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Median Asking Price |
$221,850 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$98,548 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Coffee Shop and Cafe Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.62 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.80 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Coffee Shop & Cafe Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a coffee shop?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for an established coffee shop business is $221,850.
How much do coffee shop business owners earn?
Coffee shop and cafe owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $98,548. 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 range from 0.37 to 0.80, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.91 to 3.50, with the median at 2.62. These values suggest the average coffee shop business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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