Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Union County, NJ
$175,000
Orlando, FL
$610,000
Sarasota County, FL
$100,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$525,000
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
Cedar Grove, NJ
$110,000
Glendale, AZ
$120,000
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$99,000
Palm Beach, FL
$225,000
Corona, CA
$195,000
Lenawee County, MI
$65,000
Bruno Barnagaud
Shoreast Realty
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Shoreast Realty is performing for over 12 years on all fields, residential, commercial and business brokerage
Hazlet, NJ
$325,000
Skagit County, WA
$215,000
Seminole County, FL
$140,000
Florida
$100,000
Beverly, MA
$25,000
McHenry County, IL
$1,224,000
Manatee County, FL
$575,000
El Paso, TX
$175,000
El Paso, TX
$125,000
Beverly, MA
$70,000
Crescent Springs, KY
$249,000
Montgomery County, PA
$650,000
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Berks County, PA
$195,000
Wasilla, AK
$400,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Atlanta, GA
$150,000
Hampshire County, MA
$130,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Tampa, FL
$235,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$225,000
Pinellas County, FL
$500,000
Osceola County, FL
$425,000
Pinellas County, FL
$525,000
Collin County, TX
$195,000
Boston, MA
$550,000
Oak Park, CA
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Jack Elias
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Canada
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Anaheim, CA
$87,000
Royal Oak, MI
$150,000
Dallas, OR
$85,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$225,000
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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