REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tacoma, WA
$999,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tacoma, WA
$999,000

New York
$4,999,999

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, NC
$2,750,000

Boston, MA
$975,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
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
Baltimore, MD
$199,000
Louisiana
$199,000
Jesse Hastings
CBH Business Solutions
Serving Osceola County, FL
If you're not first, you're last.
Wausau, WI
$399,900
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$399,000
Mcallen, TX
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Carrollton, GA
$125,000
Brandon, SD
$700,000
Phoenix, AZ
$525,000
Indian Trail, NC
$395,000
Largo, FL
$475,000
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coopersburg, PA
$1,100,000
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
Poughquag, NY
$999,000
Rochester, NY
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ridley Park, PA
$2,300,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$300,000
Everett, WA
$238,000
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$200,000
Oakland County, MI
$374,999
Oakland County, MI
$277,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Middlesex County, MA
$295,000
Florida
$425,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$299,000
Russell Sweat
Driggers Commercial Group
Serving Glynn County, GA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000
Philadelphia, PA
$375,000
East Helena, MT
$1,499,000
Raleigh, NC
$395,000
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Essex County, MA
$499,000
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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