Industry Guide

Buying a Cafe / Coffee Shop: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Cafe / Coffee Shop acquisitions.

Cafe / Coffee Shop - Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)10%

EBITDA Margin (High)18%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)1x

Acquisition Multiple (High)2x

Minimum DSCR1.6x

Industry Risk Score3/10 - High Risk

What makes a good Cafe / Coffee Shop acquisition? Look for margins at or above 18%, a purchase multiple below 2x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.6x. A risk score of 3/10 (high risk) means this sector carries significant volatility - stress-test the DSCR under downside scenarios.

Calculate BAS for a Cafe / Coffee Shop

Industry: Cafe / Coffee Shop

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Annual Revenue ($)

Annual Earnings ($)

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Other Food & Hospitality industries

Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining)

10–15% margin · 1–2x

Fast Food / QSR

8–15% margin · 1–3x

Catering Business

12–20% margin · 2–3x

Bar / Pub / Nightclub

12–20% margin · 1–3x

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