Hazlet, NJ
$325,000
Hazlet, NJ
$325,000
Skagit County, WA
$225,000
Genesee County, MI
$55,000
Seminole County, FL
$140,000
Florida
$100,000
Beverly, MA
$25,000
McHenry County, IL
$1,224,000
Manatee County, FL
$575,000
El Paso, TX
$175,000
El Paso, TX
$125,000
Beverly, MA
$70,000
Crescent Springs, KY
$249,000
Montgomery County, PA
$695,000
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Berks County, PA
$195,000
Benton Harbor, MI
$99,999
Doug Kose
Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville and Chattanooga
Serving Knox County, TN
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and franchises. We are a global network of brokers offering turnkey solutions for those that want to buy or sell a business. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors has been selected the Best of Knoxville in the Business Broker category for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Wasilla, AK
$400,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Atlanta, GA
$150,000
Hampshire County, MA
$130,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Tampa, FL
$235,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$225,000
Pinellas County, FL
$500,000
Osceola County, FL
$425,000
Pinellas County, FL
$525,000
Collin County, TX
$195,000
Boston, MA
$550,000
Oak Park, CA
$39,999
San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Anaheim, CA
$87,000
Royal Oak, MI
$150,000
Dallas, OR
$85,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$225,000
Pinellas County, FL
$525,000
Crest Hill, IL
$349,000
Kelowna, BC
$295,000
Cliffside Park, NJ
$150,000
Pasco County, FL
$330,000
Phoenix, AZ
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Washington County, MD
$399,000
Eric Sutton
Sterling Growth Partners
Serving Broward County, FL
Sterling Growth Partners brings world-class inorganic growth, business succession advisory services to small business owners across the United States.
Malvern, PA
$609,000
Ocean, NJ
$599,000
Waterford, MI
$220,000
Volusia County, FL
$420,000
Gila County, AZ
$20,000
San Diego, CA
$330,000
Bars, Pubs, and Taverns offer a unique business model that combines the service industry with alcoholic beverage sales. They provide a space for people to socialize, relax, and enjoy drinks either alone or in groups. Bars are often a core part of their community and can bring in significant revenue when managed efficiently.
Market Snapshot
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of listing averages and should not be used to value any specific business. This data is a valuable guide, but it's essential to conduct thorough research on the specific market and location before making any significant business decisions.
Number of Businesses Analyzed | 986 |
Median Asking Price | $462,500 |
Median Reported Revenue | $815,505 |
Median Reported Earnings | $165,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Bar Business Valuation Multiples
Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile | 0.37 | 2.14 |
Median | 0.57 | 2.74 |
Upper Quartile | 0.93 | 3.83 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Bar & Pub Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a bar?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $462,500, though prices range from around $100,000 to well over $1,000,000.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among bars for sale are $815,505 and owners earn a median of $165,000, which includes the owner's salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
Where are most bars for sale located?
The dominant metro areas listing bars for sale include:
The top 10 states with the most bars on the market:
How do I value a bar?
There are several ways to value a bar business, but buyers and investors typically hinge their evaluation on a multiple of earnings and revenue. Based on our most recent analysis of bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.37 to 0.93, with a median of 0.57. Earning multiples range from 2.14 to 3.83, with the median at 2.74. This means the average bar or pub may sell for around 0.57 times its annual revenue, and 2.74 times its annual owner earnings.
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