Broward County, FL
$325,000
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Deptford Township, NJ
$650,000
Grand Traverse County, MI
$115,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,999,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$150,000
Genesee County, MI
$45,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$130,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$45,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$100,000
Cut Bank, MT
$650,000
Wallington, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ
$2,450,000
Scott Pool
Transworld Business Advisors of Cha
Serving Mecklenburg County, NC
Transworld is a world leader in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Our agents are highly skilled marketing professionals that are connected to the most powerful network of qualified buyers available.
Dorchester County, MD
$2,950,000
Oregon City, OR
$770,000
Cromwell, CT
$489,500
Pine City, MN
$719,000
Palm Springs, CA
Philadelphia, PA
$1,200,000
Morrow, GA
Conyers, GA
Morrow, GA
$550,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Penn Yan, NY
$1,599,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Hunterdon County, NJ
$2,000,000
Somerset County, NJ
$3,000,000
Bakersfield, CA
Massillon, OH
$875,000
Washington, DC
Bucks County, PA
$995,000
Mchenry, IL
$365,000
Morgantown, WV
Charleston, SC
Bucks County, PA
$1,300,000
Chisago City, MN
$350,000
Hartford, CT
$995,500
Fairbanks, AK
$3,000,000
South Windsor, CT
Portland, OR
$925,000
East Stroudsburg, PA
$975,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Saylorsburg, PA
$950,000
Pine County, MN
Norfolk County, MA
$3,000,000
Charles County, MD
$4,250,000
Holmes Beach, FL
Henderson, NV
$1,600,000
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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