Oakland, CA
$45,000
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
Market Info
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$33,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Restaurant For Sale
Leucadia, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleRedondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
Asset SaleChef Kitchen Restaurant & Bar in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$315,000
Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleBistro and Bar in Studio City ( Under Contract )
Studio City, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleLiquor Licenses Type 47 & Type 21
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Asset SaleJames Beard nominated bar Friends & Family For Sale in Oakland
Alameda County, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleNorth Park Restaurant / Distillery For Sale
San Diego, CA
$215,000
Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SalePRICE REDUCED Asset Sale Restaurant
Berkeley, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Bulk Sale - Restaurant & Bar w/ Type 48 & Type 58 Licenses - Turnkey
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleUpscale Asian-Fusion in Affluent Neighborhood - Turnkey Strong Review
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
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Asset SalePoint Loma Neighborhood Bar
San Diego, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleHigh End full service rest & bar
La Jolla, CA
$270,000
Asset SaleSports Bar & Korean style Pub--Asset Sale
Lakewood, CA
$179,000
Asset SaleType 48 Liquor License + New Lease | High End Renovations
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleType 48 DTLA Bar
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License - San Francisco County
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleClosed Bar & Grill with a type 47 ABC License
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant/Bar For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Asset SaleRARE West Hollywood Nightclub/Bar Available!
West Hollywood, CA
$450,000
Asset SaleSunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleSILVER LAKE - Prime 2nd Generation Restaurant & Bar - Type 47 -
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale
Orange, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Real EstateFOR LEASE - 135 Park Place in Historic Point Richmond
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
$950,000
Real EstateSubleases Available for Stunning Restaurant Space with Type 47
Laguna Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations - Bar & Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Restaurant/Bar or Retail Lease Opportunity – Hilltop Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Buy or Sell a Bar Business in California
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. If you’re interested in buying or selling a bar business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuations in the current market. To provide that context, we have aggregated data from listings of California bars for sale and derived financial and valuation metrics below.
Market Snapshot
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of listing averages and should be used as a guide rather than a rule. It's essential to conduct thorough research on the specific market and location before making any significant business decisions.
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
106 |
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Median Asking Price |
$487,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$908,139 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$153,500 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Bar Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.41 |
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Median |
0.57 |
2.99 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.78 |
3.96 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Get in-depth market insights into valuation multiples and trends in our report: Bar & Pub Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks.
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a bar in California?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $487,500, though prices range from around $60,000 to $4,000,000 with real estate included.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among California bars for sale are $908,139 and owners earn a median of $153,500, which includes the owner's salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
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 California bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.78, with a median of 0.57. Earnings multiples range from 2.41 to 3.96, with the median at 2.99. This means the average bar or pub in California may sell for around 0.57 times its annual revenue, and 2.99 times its annual owner earnings.
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