Coffee Shops for Sale
Cafes and coffee shop businesses for sale in Vancouver. Discover opportunities to own a thriving coffee concept in a prime location.
Cafés are one of the most scrutinized asset classes in Metro Vancouver — rent, labour, and milk costs all cut deep into gross. A well-run shop with loyal morning regulars and clean books is still one of the most enjoyable small businesses you can own.
Underwriting a café
The numbers that matter aren't on the marketing sheet. Before you sign an LOI, we'll walk through the last twelve months of sales by hour of day, the actual labour cost (including the owner's hours), and the real cost-of-goods once you include waste and comps.
- Morning rush anchor: A café that lives or dies on 7–10 AM needs transit or commuter foot traffic nearby.
- Equipment age: Espresso machines, grinders, and refrigeration have finite lives — get an inventory with ages and service history.
- Wholesale & catering: Side revenue streams can smooth seasonality but need to be transferable.
- Landlord cooperation: Grease trap, venting, and signage changes all need written consent — check the last amendment on file.
Franchise vs. independent
Franchise cafés (Blenz, Tim Hortons, Second Cup) come with operational support and brand recognition but higher royalties. Independents give you menu flexibility and better margins if you have a differentiated concept — but you own every problem. We'll help you match the model to your strengths.
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