Richmond, RI
$725,000
Richmond, RI
$725,000
Summit County, OH
$330,000
Nassau County, NY
$599,000
Denver, CO
$175,000
Orange County, CA
$419,000
Fullerton, CA
$199,000
Anaheim, CA
$249,000
Southlake, TX
$150,000
Broward County, FL
$220,000
Essex County, MA
$249,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$150,000
Charleston, SC
$349,000
Clearwater, FL
$35,000
Tomball, TX
$298,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Johanne Sharp-Sermania
Transworld Business Advisors of Philadelphia Main Line & South Jersey
Serving Delaware County, PA
For over forty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won't have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way.
St. Louis County, MO
$1,600,000
Irvine, CA
$280,000
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Montgomery County, OH
$65,000
Hialeah, FL
$75,000
Tucson, AZ
$695,000
California
Cash Flow: $670,000
Norwood, NJ
$90,000
Missouri
Cash Flow: $34,303
Cary, NC
$125,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Charlotte, NC
$135,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shabbona, IL
$175,000
Tarrant County, TX
$65,000
Broward County, FL
$750,000
Weld County, CO
$575,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, FL
$899,000
Duval County, FL
$550,000
Tulsa County, OK
$75,000
Lake Mary, FL
$130,000
Arlington, TX
$140,000
Frisco, TX
$100,000
Grand Rapids, MI
$80,000
Cambridge, MA
$50,000
Plano, TX
$80,000
Clarksburg, MD
$280,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$55,000
Indian Land, SC
$199,000
Denver, CO
$125,000
Croton Hudson, NY
$174,999
Berkeley, CA
$129,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
616 |
Median Asking Price |
$221,850 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$98,548 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Coffee Shop and Cafe Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.91 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.62 |
Upper Quartile |
0.80 |
3.50 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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