Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
Market Center, SC
$625,000
Lexington, SC
$129,000
Forest Heights, MD
$1,500,000
Market Center, SC
$625,000
Lexington, SC
$129,000
Millbrook, NY
$129,900
Denver, CO
$950,000
Astoria, NY
$350,000
Raleigh, NC
$250,000
Vero Beach, FL
$299,000
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Commerce City, CO
$139,000
$90,000
Parkland, WA
Cross, SC
$79,000
Gilbert, AZ
$250,000
Umang Kathrani
Alliance Bay Realty
Serving Alameda County, CA
Business Broker for East Bay Area
Pompano Beach, FL
$1,300,000
Spokane, WA
$150,000
Redlands, CA
$429,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hazel Park, MI
$840,000
Charlotte County, FL
$149,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Galveston County, TX
$8,000,000
Hampshire County, MA
$189,000
Portland, OR
$40,000
$1,100,000
Edgewater, NJ
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Rapids, MI
$1,200,000
Washington, DC
$279,000
Glendale, AZ
$325,000
Houston, TX
$125,000
Omaha, NE
$1,100,000
Kailua, HI
$200,000
Tacoma, WA
$99,000
Killeen, TX
$300,000
Brooklyn, NY
$950,000
Orange County, FL
$425,000
$1,975,000
Bristol, ME
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$225,000
Phoenix, AZ
$219,000
Brunswick County, NC
$800,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Piffard, NY
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$365,000
MARIA TERESA GONZALEZ
FLORIDA REALTY OF MIAMI
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Florida Realty of Miami 9415 SW 72 Street, Suite 236 Miami, FL 33173
Orlando, FL
$99,995
Orange County, FL
$550,000
$100,000
Katy, TX
Allegheny County, PA
$350,000
Plano, TX
$210,000
West Islip, NY
$200,000
Hays, KS
$675,000
Tennessee
$999,000
Charleston, SC
$2,400,000
Elmwood Park, IL
$199,000
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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