Harris County, TX
$300,000
Harris County, TX
$300,000
Highland Twp, MI
$365,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Charles County, MO
$2,850,000
Canton, OH
$149,000
Houston, TX
$299,000
Windham, NY
$399,000
Fredericksburg, VA
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Larimer County, CO
$295,000
Aurora, CO
$295,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Portland, OR
$699,000
Sarasota County, FL
$325,000
$3,000,000
Pitsburg, OH
$74,999
Dallas County, TX
$140,000
Jay Shrewder
Global Business Brokers LLC
Serving Tulsa County, OK
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Lehigh County, PA
$1,200,000
Peoria, IL
$170,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$95,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$425,000
Queen Annes County, MD
$200,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,200,000
Portland, OR
$140,000
McHenry County, IL
$150,000
Middlesex County, MA
$3,100,000
Polk County, FL
$550,000
Ocean Townshp, NJ
$749,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$1,550,000
Brownsburg, IN
$500,000
Phoenix, AZ
$100,000
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
Park Falls, WI
$199,900
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
St. Charles County, MO
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Somers, MT
$3,580,000
Oakland County, MI
Cash Flow: $350,000
Baltimore, MD
$130,000
Dutchess County, NY
$170,000
Jacksonville, FL
$90,000
Middlesex County, MA
$599,000
Polk County, IA
$175,000
Richmond, IN
$960,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$700,000
Aaron S. Delidow
Provest Inc.
Serving Montgomery County, OH
Philadelphia County, PA
$495,000
El Paso, TX
$150,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$485,000
Glendale, AZ
$380,000
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Knox County, ME
$550,000
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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