Hartford County, CT
$279,000

Hartford County, CT
$279,000

Nassau County, NY
$650,000

Nashville, TN
$495,000

Houston, TX
$27,500
New York County, NY
$400,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Charleston, SC
$125,000
Charleston, SC
$449,000
Charleston, SC
$1,400,000
Conway, SC
$1,600,000
Charleston, SC
$600,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$3,098,000
Studio City, CA
$295,000
Harris County, TX
$1,200,000
New York, NY
$175,000
Michael Butler
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Allegheny County, PA
In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development.
Dallas County, TX
$1,650,000
Jefferson County, MO
$300,000
Melbourne, FL
$565,000
Springfield, VT
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clay County, NC
$750,000
Parker County, TX
$459,000
Hudson County, NJ
$379,000
Junction City, OR
$199,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$120,000
Baldwin County, AL
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Story County, IA
$699,000
Sarasota, FL
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massillon, OH
$395,000
Seattle, WA
$400,000
Louisiana
$290,000
Ozaukee County, WI
$285,000
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Morrison, CO
$995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brinckley, IN
$360,000
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$240,000
Harrisburg, SD
$175,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$220,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Craig, CO
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Luzerne County, PA
$499,000
Ellenton, FL
$99,999
Loganville, GA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Jerry Vlaminck
Hospitality Services Corp.
Serving Wright County, MN
Our specialized marketing plan creates maximum exposure for your business through Internet, Newspaper Advertising, Direct Mailings, many associations, ie; Hospitality Association of MN, MLBA, Restaurant Association, Sysco Club
Smyrna, TN
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stearns County, MN
$765,000
Aurora, CO
$125,000
Houston, TX
$400,000
Cape Coral, FL
$350,000
Middlesex County, MA
$700,000
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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