District of Columbia, DC
$160,000
District of Columbia, DC
$160,000
St. Charles County, MO
$99,000
Polk County, FL
$120,000
Georgia
$360,000
Pearl River, NY
$450,000
Oakland County, MI
$199,000
Tempe, AZ
$475,000
Ada County, ID
$550,000
North Conway, NH
$1,500,000
Toledo, OH
$120,000
Oakland County, MI
$199,000
Camas, WA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Verona, IL
$1,599,000
Wilmington, NC
$195,000
Powell, OH
$475,000
Kitsap County, WA
$325,000
Patrick Steffl
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Minnehaha County, SD
Murphy Business and Financial Corporation is one of the largest and most trusted business brokerage firms in North America. Patrick is owner of Murphy Business of Minnesota, LLC
Rochester, NY
$50,000
DuPage County, IL
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln County, OR
$650,000
Natick, MA
$675,000
Baltimore, MD
$450,000
Baltimore County, MD
$3,200,000
Edgewater, MD
$350,000
Columbia, MD
$750,000
Washington, DC
$550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
East Sebago, ME
$1,500,000
Danbury, WI
$325,000
Crofton, MD
$475,000
Columbus, GA
$220,000
Watsonville, CA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vero Beach, FL
$1,500,000
Seattle, WA
$500,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$330,000
Pinellas County, FL
$2,000,000
St. Charles County, MO
$99,000
Williston Park, NY
$600,000
Fairburn, GA
$665,000
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Montgomery County, PA
$500,000
Saint Louis, MO
$275,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$2,090,000
Pinellas County, FL
$1,500,000
New City, NY
$324,900
Portland, OR
$299,000
Daniel Puciato
Atlantic Business Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Baltimore County, MD
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indianapolis, IN
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Bloomfield, MI
$1,800,000
Waterford, MI
$1,285,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$3,875,000
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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