Raleigh, NC
$395,000

Raleigh, NC
$395,000

Santa Ana, CA
$600,000

Essex County, MA
$499,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$850,000
Duchesne, UT
$375,000
St. Charles County, MO
$390,000
Chester, PA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warminster, PA
$1,400,000
Phila, PA
$475,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$1,050,000
Glendale, AZ
$629,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami, FL
$8,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lapeer County, MI
$798,000
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Collin County, TX
$900,000
Pinellas County, FL
$1,300,000
Phil Reese
West USA Realty
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
West USA Realty, Inc. 14350 N. 87th Street, Ste. 180 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Kissimmee, FL
$170,000
Lansing, NY
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greensboro, NC
$3,900,000
Manatee County, FL
$950,000
Santa Monica, CA
$200,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
St Lucie County, FL
$475,000
Wilmington, NC
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$3,990,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$6,500,000
California
$350,000
Cumberland County, ME
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Loretta, WI
$290,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$449,000
Medina County, OH
$17,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ocala, FL
$4,000,000
Torrance, CA
$795,000
Westchester County, NY
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
Suffolk County, MA
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
$800,000
Mesa, AZ
$298,000
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
Hawthorne, CA
$200,000
Felicia Finn
Century 21 Action Plus Realty - Felicia Finn
Serving Ocean County, NJ
CENTURY 21 Action Plus Realty is a top-ranked real estate brokerage and the #1 Century 21 firm in New Jersey. With over 275 sales professionals on staff, our company offers unparalleled resources, extensive advertising reach, and ongoing training to keep agents at the forefront of industry knowledge. We leverage cutting-edge marketing and technology – including a unique centralized Customer Service Center – to generate and capture leads, which are then quickly distributed to our team. This rapid response system ensures every client receives outstanding service and value, whether they are buying or selling. We are a full-service brokerage handling residential and commercial real estate transactions, proudly serving Ocean County, Monmouth County, and surrounding New Jersey areas. Our Team Finn division, led by Felicia Finn, embodies 20+ years of local market expertise and a track record of success in helping clients buy, sell, or invest in properties. We take pride in personalized service, community knowledge, and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction that sets us apart in the marketplace.
Oregon
$1,050,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waitsfield, VT
$995,000
Charleston, SC
$1,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Evanston, WY
$700,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$250,000
Owings Mills, MD
$1
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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