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Coffee shop for sale with ticket data and SDE

A coffee shop looks simple from the counter, but the economics are tight: small tickets, high labor hours from early morning to afternoon and a big share of sales in a few busy hours. The shops that sell well have a strong morning rush, a drive thru or high foot traffic, and a team that opens without the owner. CompanyBrokers listings show revenue, SDE, asking price, multiple and reason for sale in a structured format, and the point of sale reports, payroll and lease sit in a data room that opens after NDA and proof of funds.

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Industry
Coffee shop and cafe
State
Florida
Asking price
$250K to $1.5M
SDE
$120,000+
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  • Proof of funds
  • Data room
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What buyers look for in a coffee shop business

  • Transactions per day, average ticket and sales by hour, especially before 10 a.m.
  • Drive thru lane, walk up window or location near offices, transit, campuses or hospitals
  • Cost of goods (coffee, milk, food) and labor as a share of sales
  • Wholesale, catering or online bean sales that add revenue outside the store
  • Espresso machine, grinders, brewers and refrigeration in good condition, with service records
  • Lease terms and occupancy cost that fit the sales volume

How much is a coffee shop worth

Profitable independent coffee shops are commonly valued on a multiple of SDE, and as general market guidance they often trade around 1.5 to 3 times SDE. Drive thru locations, multi unit groups and shops with wholesale roasting income can attract higher multiples, while shops with little profit are often priced as asset sales based on equipment, build out and lease. Strong morning volume, a stable team and a long lease raise value. A short lease, high rent relative to sales or an owner who works every shift lowers it. Estimate a range with the business valuation calculator.

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Coffee shop due diligence checklist

  • Point of sale reports by hour, day and item for at least twelve months, matched to bank deposits and sales tax returns
  • Supplier invoices for coffee, dairy, bakery items and paper goods to confirm cost of goods
  • Payroll records, tip handling and schedules, including who opens and closes
  • Health department inspections and food handler permits
  • Lease assignment, remaining term, renewal options and any restrictions on hours or menu
  • Equipment ownership versus leased espresso machines, and any coffee supply contract tied to equipment
  • Loyalty program, mobile ordering and delivery platform data with their fees

Financing a coffee shop purchase

A profitable coffee shop with clean records can qualify for an SBA 7(a) loan; our guide to an SBA loan to buy a business explains typical requirements. Smaller cafes are often bought with a mix of buyer cash and seller financing, since the price can be modest. Some roasters and equipment suppliers offer machine leases or supply contracts, which buyers should review because they often continue after the sale.

Selling your coffee shop

If you want to sell my business, show hourly sales data and a schedule that runs without you behind the bar. Our selling a business checklist explains what to prepare. List with NDA protection or get matched with business brokers who sell food and beverage businesses in your state, or find business brokers near me. See pricing for listing plans.

Is buying a coffee shop profitable

It can be, when sales volume is high enough to cover labor and rent. Check transactions per day and SDE after paying a manager, not only total revenue.

Is a drive thru coffee shop worth more

Often yes. Drive thru sites usually handle more transactions in peak hours with fewer seats and staff, and buyers tend to pay more for that volume.

What should I check in a coffee shop lease

Remaining term and renewal options, rent relative to sales, assignment rules, exclusive use clauses that keep competing cafes out of the building and any limits on hours or signage.