Grand Traverse County, MI
$115,000
Grand Traverse County, MI
$115,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,999,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$150,000
Genesee County, MI
$45,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$130,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$45,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$100,000
Cut Bank, MT
$650,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Penn Yan, NY
$1,599,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
Hunterdon County, NJ
$2,000,000
Morrow, GA
Somerset County, NJ
$3,000,000
Bakersfield, CA
Massillon, OH
$875,000
Washington, DC
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Bucks County, PA
$995,000
Mchenry, IL
$365,000
Morgantown, WV
Conyers, GA
$1,250,000
Charleston, SC
Pittsburgh, PA
$530,000
Bucks County, PA
$1,300,000
Morrow, GA
$550,000
Chisago City, MN
$350,000
Hartford, CT
$995,500
Fairbanks, AK
$3,000,000
South Windsor, CT
Portland, OR
$925,000
East Stroudsburg, PA
$975,000
Saylorsburg, PA
$950,000
Pine County, MN
Norfolk County, MA
$3,000,000
Charles County, MD
$4,250,000
Holmes Beach, FL
Henderson, NV
$1,600,000
Lakeview, OH
$2,390,000
Samantha Seine duPont
Premier Plus Realty
Serving Lee County, FL
Premiere Plus Realty has reached #1 in Transactions and Listings making it Southwest Florida Real Estate Leader! Luxury, Residential and Commercial Divisions sets it apart from the competition as we are working as a "Big Team". I am honored to be part of the Commercial Division and will my in-depth experience with numbers, business valuations and commercial real estate I can assist you in finding your dream business or selling your current one in view of retirement or change in career!
Columbus, OH
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
Glendive, MT
$1,695,000
Worcester, MA
$1,250,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,050,000
Howell, NJ
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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