Charleston, SC
$2,400,000
Charleston, SC
$2,400,000
Elmwood Park, IL
$199,000
Charleston, SC
$815,000
Georgetown, SC
$375,000
Peru, IN
$1,200,000
California
$495,000
Boone, NC
$1,200,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$295,000
Albany County, WY
$450,000
California
$321,000
Jefferson County, CO
$175,000
Strafford County, NH
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$350,000
$200,000
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Montgomery County, PA
$670,000
Bethesda, MD
$350,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Haverhill, FL
$599,000
Clarksville, TN
$250,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$140,000
Covina, CA
$89,000
Charleston, SC
$599,000
Queens County, NY
$285,000
Nashville, TN
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Crystal River, FL
$1,300,000
$515,000
Pinellas County, FL
Nassau County, NY
$450,000
$600,000
Breckenridge, CO
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$3,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Warwick, RI
$899,000
Lutz, FL
$599,000
El Paso, TX
$290,000
Charleston, SC
$2,675,000
Sussex County, NJ
$800,000
St Marys County, MD
$1,200,000
$895,000
Green Bay, WI
Phoenix, AZ
$240,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$399,000
Fort Myers, FL
$699,000
Warren County, OH
$1,200,000
Ormond Beach, FL
$224,999
Saint Petersburg, FL
$195,000
Denver County, CO
$250,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
william gilsenan
Gilsenan & Company
Serving Bergen County, NJ
Our Reputation is Your Guarantee of Satisfaction
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ridgway, PA
$600,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,500,000
Portland, OR
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$119,000
Swanton, OH
$330,000
Greensboro High Point Winsto, NC
$1,495,000
Brooklyn, NY
$950,000
Salem, OR
$395,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Barto, PA
$920,000
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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