Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ridgway, PA
$600,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,500,000
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
Washington, DC
$150,000
Summerville, SC
$45,000
Summerville, SC
$1,650,000
Portland, OR
Okatie, SC
$72,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$125,000
Omar Garcia MBA, CBI, M&AMI
VR Business Brokers
Serving Bexar County, TX
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Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,300,000
Essington, PA
$1,500,000
Greenville, SC
$1,200,000
King County, WA
$199,000
Stafford, VA
$350,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,000,000
Clackamas, OR
$275,000
$850,000
$3,600,000
Maple, NC
Willoughby, OH
$200,000
Grandview Heights, OH
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
White Marsh, MD
$1,125,000
New Lenox, IL
$500,000
Middletown, CT
$69,500
Phoenix, AZ
$595,000
Greenville, SC
$250,000
Calhoun County, TX
$275,000
Medina County, OH
$975,000
Happy Valley, OR
$95,000
Denver, CO
$195,000
Macomb County, MI
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mertztown, PA
$569,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pittsburgh, PA
$845,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$700,000
Portland, OR
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Spokane, WA
$2,200,000
Baltimore, MD
$189,997
Larry Baumgart
Advanced Business Brokers
Serving Kalamazoo County, MI
Business owners contact our firm to help them confidentially buy or sell their next business. With over 25 years experience in business valuations and services to help business owners increase value and ultimately the selling price of their business, we are a great choice to represent you and your needs. The savvy business purchaser will use us to insure they don't over pay for a business. Located in the Greater West Michigan area, we help clients throughout the Midwest with a focus in Michigan, Indiana and we have a partnership providing service in California. We work with your trusted advisor team (CPA, Attorney, Banker, Financial Planner, and US!)
Norfolk, VA
$249,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$600,000
Pasco County, FL
$199,000
Cypress, TX
$149,000
Murrells Inlet, SC
$59,000
Sarasota County, FL
$695,000
Neenah, WI
$420,000
Houston Heights, TX
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Junction, CO
$899,000
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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