Boston, MA
$975,000
Boston, MA
$975,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Royal Oak, MI
$800,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
Charlotte, NC
$550,000
Charleston, SC
$350,000
Eugene, OR
$350,000
Nassau County, NY
$779,000
District of Columbia
$690,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tigerton, WI
$199,900
Raleigh, NC
$349,000
Basalt, CO
$245,000
Bend, OR
$150,000
Covington, KY
$475,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$350,000
Charlotte, NC
$1,650,000
Baltimore, MD
$199,000
Larry Lawson
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Viking's leadership in the industry has pioneered and set the professional standard by which all Intermediary firms are measured. Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is committed to work diligently with every client, as an advocate providing a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction. Our goal is clear: to maximize the value you derive from buying a business.
Louisiana
$199,000
Plymouth County, MA
$150,000
Billings, MT
$590,000
Wausau, WI
$399,900
Tampa, FL
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Northampton County, PA
$610,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$399,000
Mcallen, TX
$1,500,000
Queens, NY
$599,999
Philadelphia, PA
$1,400,000
Charlotte, NC
$225,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Greensboro, NC
$199,000
Carrollton, GA
$125,000
Chapel Hill Mall, OH
$89,000
Brandon, SD
$700,000
Beaverton, OR
$350,000
Queens, NY
$1,200,000
Phoenix, AZ
$525,000
Indian Trail, NC
$395,000
Largo, FL
$475,000
Pinellas County, FL
$469,000
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coopersburg, PA
$1,500,000
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
Poughquag, NY
$999,000
Rochester, NY
$275,000
Robert Klaus
Serving White County, GA
We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants. With 20 years of experience, we have helped buy, sell and lease more hospitality locations nationwide than any other brand. We Sell Restaurants has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants. Formed over two decades ago, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. Our team achieves that mission by sharing a common set of core values that include: We know that Every Day is Game Day and We Act Accordingly We Treat Each Other, Our Clients and Internal Clients by the Golden Rule We Act with Integrity and Only Make Agreements We Are Willing and Able to Keep We Are the Brand and are Passionate about Sales Results We Create a Customer Service Experience Worth Sharing With top-flight experience crafted over decades of selling restaurants, along with previous expertise working in small businesses and in senior leadership roles for a Big 5 Accounting firm and a major Fortune 100 company, We Sell Restaurants leadership has deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, and small and big business. This collective experience allowed them to take the fragmented brokerage market and build a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry. We Sell Restaurants has recruited an experienced leadership team with experience spanning decades in business brokerage, franchise sales and customer service and operations.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$350,000
Ansonia, CT
$95,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$300,000
Everett, WA
$238,000
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$200,000
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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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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