San Diego, CA
$350,002

San Diego, CA
$350,002

Maricopa County, AZ
$500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$175,000

Clermont, FL
$315,000
Orange County, FL
$615,000
Lee County, FL
Not Disclosed
Miami-Dade County, FL
Not Disclosed
Osceola County, FL
$380,000
Sarasota County, FL
$550,000
Saginaw County, MI
$50,000
Orange, CA
$500,000
Kingston, PA
$65,000
Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
St. Johns County, FL
$700,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
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Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Sayreville, NJ
$125,000
Delaware County, PA
$895,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$85,000
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
$50,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$595,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$100,000
Cut Bank, MT
$650,000
Chicago, IL
$1,275,000
Bellwood, IL
$650,000
Woodinville, WA
Not Disclosed
Fairbanks, AK
$3,000,000
Iron River, WI
$350,000
Buffalo, NY
$269,900
Buffalo, NY
Not Disclosed
Chico, CA
$950,000
Elias Kirallah
Century 21
Serving Citrus County, FL
Winchester, KY
$590,000
Vineyard Haven, MA
Not Disclosed
Ormond Beach, FL
$2,500,000
Wallington, NJ
Not Disclosed
Middlesex County, NJ
$2,450,000
Green Bay, WI
$895,000
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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