REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$3,875,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$3,875,000

Virginia Beach, VA
$199,900

New Haven County, CT
$245,000

Temecula, CA
$4,295,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$1,200,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$269,000
New York County, NY
$1,500,000
Richmond, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$895,000
Charlotte, NC
$240,000
Norco, CA
$699,000
Chadds Ford, PA
$250,000
York, SC
$195,000
Twentynine Palms, CA
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Louis, MO
$7,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$365,000
Jake Whitta
Transworld Business Advisors Northwest Ohio
Serving Lucas County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors is 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. 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 focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
Saint Pete Beach, FL
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simsbury, CT
$1,250,000
Miami, FL
$5,750,000
Yamhill County, OR
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cleveland, OH
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Seneca, NY
$995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaufort County, NC
$1,700,000
Delaware, OH
$125,000
Lanesboro, MN
$775,000
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Gahanna, OH
$2,100,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$850,000
Westminster, MD
$399,000
Texas
$250,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$139,000
Fuquay Varina, NC
$185,000
Middlesex County, MA
$195,000
Orlando, FL
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$2,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$3,500,000
Nashville, TN
$260,000
Tampa, FL
$299,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Louis, MO
$3,000,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$365,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tacoma, WA
$999,000
New York
$4,999,999
Minneapolis, MN
$2,250,000
Elena Moore
Murphy Business and Financial Corporation
Serving Larimer County, CO
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation www.murphybusiness.com Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, NC
$2,750,000
Boston, MA
$975,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
Charlotte, NC
$550,000
Charleston, SC
$350,000
Eugene, OR
$350,000
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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