Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Richmond County, NY
$139,000
Spartanburg, SC
$99,000
Wheaton, IL
$165,000
Kingman, AZ
$179,000
Arcadia, CA
$195,000
Riverside County, CA
$25,000
Harris County, TX
$99,500
Palm Beach County, FL
$349,000
Phoenix, AZ
$149,000
Squirrel Hill, PA
$260,000
Natick, MA
$675,000
Greensboro, NC
$360,000
Broward County, FL
$139,000
Troy, MI
$399,900
Milpitas, CA
$295,000
Justin Sandridge
Serving Anson County, NC
Murphy Business Sales – Charlotte | Practical Guidance. Proven Results. At Murphy Business Sales – Charlotte, we specialize in guiding business owners through the often complex process of selling small to mid-sized privately held businesses. Our approach is hands-on, transparent, and grounded in real-world experience. Every business is unique, and so is every transaction. That’s why we take the time to understand our clients’ goals—whether they’re maximizing the value of a lifetime of work or planning for a thoughtful exit. We work closely with owners to position their companies effectively, maintain confidentiality, and manage negotiations with professionalism and care. With a focus on integrity and responsiveness, our goal is to deliver a smooth, informed process from the first meeting to the closing table. We don’t overpromise or push. We believe in building trust, offering honest insight, and keeping our clients informed every step of the way. If you’re considering selling your business, we’re here to help with straightforward guidance and reliable support backed by experience.
Queens County, NY
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
Rochester, NY
$164,900
Suffolk County, MA
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waco, TX
$415,000
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$99,000
Lghthse Point, FL
$309,000
Petaluma, CA
$225,000
Dutchess County, NY
$60,000
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Encino, CA
$50,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$150,000
Sacramento County, CA
$398,000
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Hampden County, MA
$899,000
Cary, NC
$125,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Oakland, PA
$260,000
Summerville, SC
$48,000
Palm Springs, CA
$320,000
Denver, CO
$280,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$500,000
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$150,000
Tampa, FL
$175,000
Orlando, FL
$330,000
Bethesda, MD
$149,000
David Glickman
Keystone Real Estate Advisors
Serving Allegheny County, PA
The restaurant scene in Pittsburgh has improved dramatically over the past fifteen years, culminating with Zagat naming Pittsburgh as “America’s Hottest Food City.” …And the Pittsburgh restaurant landscape was substantially shaped by KRE’s David Glickman, having done hundreds of bar & restaurant deals over decades of unrivaled food service real estate work. KRE offers an unparalleled full range of services for national, regional, independent and franchised food & beverage operators including extremely in-depth market information and off-market locations. KRE represent bars and restaurants at NO CHARGE, as our brokers get paid by simply sharing commissions with other agents. Our restaurant clients LOVE US because we add value to their operations and secure better deals for them- all at no cost.
Beaverhead County, MT
$435,000
Denton County, TX
$30,000
Greensboro, NC
$360,000
Maryland
$1,600,000
Pismo Beach, CA
$249,000
Roseville, CA
$138,000
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and soft-serve shops have proven to be profitable businesses in the food service sector. They tend to have minimal labor and service requirements, need little real estate, and enjoy a steady stream of customers when located appropriately.
If you are considering buying or selling an ice cream or froyo shop, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of ice cream and frozen yogurt shop businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
350 |
Median Asking Price |
$249,475 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$393,200 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$84,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.45 |
2.08 |
Median |
0.63 |
2.79 |
Upper Quartile |
0.81 |
3.56 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy an ice cream or froyo shop?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for an ice cream shop business is $249,475.
How much do ice cream and frozen yogurt shop business owners earn?
Ice cream shop business owners report median annual sales of $393,200 and annual owner earnings of $84,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value an ice cream or frozen yogurt shop business?
Valuing a business 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 ice cream and frozen yogurt businesses listed for sale in the U.S. range from 0.45 to 0.81, with the median at 0.63. Earnings multiples range from 2.08 to 3.56, with the median at 2.79. These values suggest a typical ice cream or froyo shop may sell for around 0.63 times its annual revenue, and 2.79 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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