REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cass City, MI
$389,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cass City, MI
$389,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sarasota County, FL
$6,499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lee County, FL
$3,849,000
Wilmington, DE
$300,000
Wilmington, DE
$305,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marion County, OR
$995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pittsburgh, PA
$900,000
Davidson County, TN
$499,000
Texas
$115,000
Nassau County, NY
$235,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Omaha, NE
$175,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fayette County, PA
$999,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, MO
$325,000
Suffolk County, MA
$2,000,000
Carl Pallini
Tri State Business Authority
Serving Pike County, PA
Small tight M&A firm specializing in solid waste haulers, landfills, recycling, manufacturing, retail, and select franchises for sale.
Suffolk County, MA
$2,200,000
Rochester, NY
$295,000
Monroe, NC
$480,000
Dallas, TX
$549,000
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
Georgia
$150,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$1,300,000
Lancaster County, NE
$70,000
Poughquag, NY
$999,000
Brookhaven, GA
$299,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$75,000
Orlando, FL
$2,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harvel, IL
$155,000
San Antonio, TX
$2,200,000
St. Louis County, MO
$250,000
Saint Louis, MO
$525,000
Hendersonville, TN
$299,000
Surfside Beach, SC
$289,000
Raleigh, NC
$220,000
Fort Worth, TX
$599,000
North Hollywood, CA
$99,000
Portland, OR
$200,000
Greer, SC
$975,000
Denver, CO
$249,000
Bristol County, MA
$395,000
Houston, TX
$159,000
Ballwin, MO
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$495,000
Robert Jajou
Robert Jajou LLC
Serving Macomb County, MI
Exp Realty
California
$1,570,000
Rochester, NY
$269,000
Galveston, TX
$600,000
Allen, TX
$1,300,000
Albany County, NY
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
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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