Jackson, CA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a bar? Now's your chance! Located in the heart of historic Main Street Jackson, this iconic building formerly home to The Main Event offers over 3,700 square feet of...

Jackson, CA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a bar? Now's your chance! Located in the heart of historic Main Street Jackson, this iconic building formerly home to The Main Event offers over 3,700 square feet of...
$480,000

Orange County, CA
Asset Sale with Gross Revenues in 2024 of $2,730,000. Very Popular Sushi & Teppan Grill Restaurant with Full Cocktail License. Popular Trendy, Long Established in the Heart of South Orange County,...
$590,000

Oakland, CA
Currently operating as a pizzeria & bar. Type 47 license in place, but not included in the sale....
$85,000
Hollywood, CA
HOLLYWOOD TURNKEY CLUB/CONCERT VENUE- RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 8500' Monthly Rent: $32,000 per mo. gross rent Parking: Public and Valet Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Grandfathered CUP NO...
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
Not Disclosed
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar at Rome Collective, Tampa Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise at Rome Collective, Tampa’s newest high-profile...
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Napa County, CA
$899,000
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Los Angeles, CA
$305,000
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$274,000
$449,000
San Diego County, CA
Monterey County, CA
$495,000
Ocean Beach, CA
$1,999,000
Jeff Konieczko & Jenna Roesch
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Chico, CA
$300,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
San Diego, CA
$950,000
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Truckee, CA
$650,000
$900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Placer County, CA
$179,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$3,060,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
North Hollywood, CA
$795,000
$450,000
Gilroy, CA
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
La Habra, CA
$132,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Pomona, CA
$72,000
Ernie Martinez
Century 21
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Century 21 is the largest and oldest Business Broker and Real Estate since 1971 in all of Northern and Southern. Exclusive online listings that attract 1,000's of additional potential buyers and investors. .
Alhambra, CA
$299,000
Glendale, CA
$350,000
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$365,000
California
$495,000
California
$321,000
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. If you’re interested in buying or selling a bar business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuations in the current market. To provide that context, we have aggregated data from listings of California bars for sale and derived financial and valuation metrics below.
Market Snapshot
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of listing averages and should be used as a guide rather than a rule. It's essential to conduct thorough research on the specific market and location before making any significant business decisions.
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
106 |
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Median Asking Price |
$487,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$908,139 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$153,500 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Bar Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.41 |
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Median |
0.57 |
2.99 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.78 |
3.96 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Get in-depth market insights into valuation multiples and trends in our report: Bar & Pub Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks.
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a bar in California?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $487,500, though prices range from around $60,000 to $4,000,000 with real estate included.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among California bars for sale are $908,139 and owners earn a median of $153,500, which includes the owner's salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
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 California bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.78, with a median of 0.57. Earnings multiples range from 2.41 to 3.96, with the median at 2.99. This means the average bar or pub in California may sell for around 0.57 times its annual revenue, and 2.99 times its annual owner earnings.
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