Prescott, AZ
$1,050,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,050,000
Howell, NJ
Burlington, NJ
$499,000
North Conway, NH
$475,000
Phoenix, AZ
$3,995,000
Cody, WY
Evanston, IL
Miles City, MT
$895,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$2,990,000
Seattle, WA
Randolph, NJ
$1,895,000
Lee County, FL
$2,700,000
East Pittsburgh, PA
$1,400,000
Amador City, CA
$1,499,000
Walsenburg, CO
$199,000
Emily, MN
$235,000
Jacob Belt
Real Brokerage
Serving Bristol County, MA
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Willowick, OH
$399,999
Blowing Rock, NC
Camden County, NJ
$2,800,000
Dorothy, NJ
$375,000
Kirksville, MO
$365,000
Waterford, MI
$450,000
Lenox, MA
Carbondale, PA
$275,000
Montgomery County, PA
$1,900,000
Fort Myers Beach, FL
$4,100,000
West Liberty, OH
$1,950,000
Palm Springs, CA
Strykersville, NY
$550,000
Salem, MA
$2,500,000
Evanston, IL
Detroit, MI
Baltimore, MD
$1,850,000
Mckeesport, PA
$1,200,000
Fayetteville, NC
$2,500,000
Mill Creek, WA
$800,000
Maxwell, NM
$499,000
Geneva, OH
$220,000
Waterford, WI
$899,000
Flint, MI
$599,000
Calumet County, WI
Rochester, NY
$895,000
Monmouth, NJ
Chicago, IL
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty
Serving Orleans County, VT
Long Beach, CA
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Lockport, NY
$385,000
East Pittsburgh, PA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,350,000
Northbrook, IL
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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