Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Randolph, NJ
$395,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Spokane, WA
$85,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$475,000
Mesa, AZ
$135,000
Asheville, NC
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$575,000
Accokeek, MD
$150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Havertown, PA
$240,000
British Columbia
$599,000
Ken pokorny
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Collin County, TX
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Gilbert, AZ
$100,000
Volusia County, FL
$525,000
Springfield, PA
$300,000
Bloomfield, NJ
$150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$210,000
Irwin, PA
Elmwood Park, NJ
$250,000
Berlin, CT
$60,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Kent County, MI
$110,000
Phoenix, AZ
$46,800
Hollywood, FL
$155,000
Secaucus, NJ
$290,000
Bay County, MI
$65,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Hawthorne, NJ
$119,900
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
$325,000
Las Vegas, NV
$750,000
Kalamazoo County, MI
$75,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$75,000
Kings County, NY
$249,000
West Hollywood, CA
$700,000
West Hollywood, CA
$695,000
Middletown, NJ
$475,000
Miami, FL
$495,000
Radnor, PA
$350,000
Alessandro Antezza
Sunshineagle
Serving Pinellas County, FL
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Wilmington, DE
$175,000
$850,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
West Orange, NJ
$500,000
Queens Village, NY
$509,000
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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