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Coffee Shop Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your coffee shop is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Coffee shop valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and partnership buyouts. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples to estimate your cafe's market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 2.5x–3.5x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses)
- Median independent cafe sells at ~3.0x SDE
Built for cafe owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$360,000
Range: $300,000 – $420,000
At 3.0x SDE on $120,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$360,000
Revenue-Based Value
$390,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.5x – 0.8x
Median 0.7x
SDE Multiple
2.5x – 3.5x
Median 3.0x
EBITDA Multiple
3.5x – 5.0x
Median 4.2x
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are coffee shops valued?
Most independent coffee shops are valued using SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) multiples, typically 2.5x–3.5x. A cafe with $120K SDE at 3.0x would be worth ~$360K. Revenue multiples (0.5x–0.8x) are used for high-volume locations.
What is a good SDE multiple for a coffee shop?
The median SDE multiple for independent single-location coffee shops is 3.0x. Strong locations with transferable leases, drive-thru lanes, and clean books command 3.2x–3.5x. Owner-dependent shops with declining traffic may sell at 2.5x or below.
What is SDE for a coffee shop?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses). For an owner-operator earning $42K salary with $78K net profit, SDE is approximately $120K before other add-backs.
How much is a coffee shop with $600K revenue worth?
A coffee shop with $600K revenue and $120K SDE typically sells for $300K–$420K (2.5x–3.5x SDE), with a median around $360K at 3.0x. Actual value depends on lease terms, location quality, and owner involvement.