San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000

San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000

Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000

Anderson, SC
$850,000

East Berlin, CT
$75,000
Saint Louis, MO
$995,000
Saint Louis, MO
$199,000
Saint Charles, MO
$110,000
Las Vegas, NV
$120,000
Collier County, FL
$1,600,000
Clark County, WA
$130,000
Essex County, NJ
$600,000
Miami, FL
$999,999
Washington, DC
$200,000
Wilmington, NC
$450,000
Ellis County, TX
$145,000
Fort Collins, CO
$275,000
Troy Frank
Indiana Equity Brokers
Serving Marion County, IN
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Philadelphia, PA
$100
Langhorne, PA
$750,000
Omaha, NE
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $65,000
Franklin County, OH
$89,900
Pittsburgh, PA
$975,000
Miami, FL
$14,000,000
Richmond, VA
$180,000
Petaluma, CA
$425,000
Hardwick, VT
$315,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$1,795,000
Alameda County, CA
$179,000
Middlesex County, MA
$349,000
Cocoa, FL
$75,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bel Air, MD
$4,750,000
Lathrop, CA
$150,000
Natick, MA
$675,000
Oakland County, MI
$479,000
Minnesota
$310,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$159,000
Chandler, AZ
$345,000
Oakland County, MI
$479,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Forest Hill, MD
$1,500,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$225,000
Davenport, IA
$75,000
Allegheny County, PA
$525,000
Spokane Valley, WA
$260,050
Riaz Chauthani
Dry Cleaning Business Brokerage
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Fallston, MD
$649,000
Norfolk County, MA
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Melbourne, FL
$1,200,000
Chicago, IL
$590,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Halethorpe, MD
$1,250,000
Marietta, GA
$295,000
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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