Maricopa County, AZ
$285,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$285,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$424,000
Middlesex County, MA
$345,000
Allston, MA
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$3,400,000
Venice, FL
$189,999
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Emporia, KS
$735,000
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Baltimore, MD
$250,000
West Islip, NY
$1,000,000
$299,000
Ithaca, NY
Saint Charles, MO
$125,000
Barnstable County, MA
$250,000
Darren Smith
Serving Essex County, NJ
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with over 100 offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Our office is strategically located in Montclair, New Jersey (NJ) where the suburbs meet the city. With New York City (NYC) and the Metro New York suburbs on our doorstep our office is perfectly positioned to service our diverse clientele. Darren Smith and the Montclair Business broker team can help you sell your business or help you find the right one to buy. Choosing to partner with a national business brokerage provides advantageous reach.
Middletown, DE
$250,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$3,999,000
Columbia, SC
$295,000
Duluth, GA
$350,000
Okanogan County, WA
$150,000
Monroe County, NY
$200,000
Stone Mountain, GA
$300,000
Houston, TX
$180,000
$750,000
Cle Elum, WA
Yavapai County, AZ
$189,000
Kennesaw, GA
$149,000
San Diego County, CA
$799,000
Tucson, AZ
$175,000
Joliet, IL
$1,350,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
Denton, TX
$525,000
Somerville, NJ
$1,100,000
York, PA
$1,595,000
Marion County, IN
$395,000
$745,000
Alzada, MT
Greenville, SC
$349,000
Brevard County, FL
$450,000
Cleveland, OH
$247,500
Saratoga County, NY
$2,500,000
Essex County, MA
$295,000
Hamilton County, IN
$950,000
Oakland County, MI
$745,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
$1,750,000
Alex Duff
eXp Commercial
Serving King County, WA
Get the most out of your business by speaking to our business advisors today. Our advisors have years of experience obtaining qualified buyers and performing business valuations, so you get the most profitable price when selling your company. We assess the Good Will and value the clientele that has been established over the years, plus the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and, we add that to the Cash Flow Owner Benefit and cross check it with industry standards for valuations. We also take into account the lease (or Building) and the location, foot or car traffic, and trade secrets and/ or training manual/ recipes/ systems. All that plus the team in place and training available to a buyer. We can sell your business for the true value that it has to our vast buyer pool. Let's talk
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Cumberland County, NJ
$1,100,000
$1,650,000
Pagosa Springs, CO
Greeley, CO
$330,000
Virginia Beach County, VA
$480,000
New York, NY
$299,000
Clallam County, WA
$225,000
Albany, NY
$200,000
Peachtree City, GA
$399,000
Suffolk County, NY
$285,000
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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