Middlesex County, NJ
$2,450,000

Middlesex County, NJ
$2,450,000

Green Bay, WI
$895,000

Maryland
$2,950,000

Oregon City, OR
$770,000
Pine City, MN
$719,000
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$1,150,000
Conyers, GA
Not Disclosed
Morrow, GA
$550,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Not Disclosed
Penn Yan, NY
$1,599,000
Baker, MT
$1,650,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$1,000,000
Hunterdon County, NJ
$1,990,000
Somerset County, NJ
$2,999,998
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Tim Martin
Empire Business Brokers Inc.
Serving Wake County, NC
Serving the greater triangle area with professional pride.
Massillon, OH
$875,000
Bucks County, PA
$995,000
Morgantown, WV
Not Disclosed
Bucks County, PA
$1,300,000
Chisago City, MN
$350,000
East Stroudsburg, PA
$975,000
Saylorsburg, PA
$950,000
Charles County, MD
$4,250,000
Holmes Beach, FL
Not Disclosed
Henderson, NV
$1,600,000
Columbus, OH
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
Not Disclosed
Worcester, MA
$1,250,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,050,000
Howell, NJ
Not Disclosed
Burlington, NJ
$499,000
Evanston, IL
Not Disclosed
Miles City, MT
$895,000
Lee County, FL
$2,700,000
East Pittsburgh, PA
$1,400,000
Walsenburg, CO
$199,000
Emily, MN
$235,000
Willowick, OH
$399,999
Blowing Rock, NC
Not Disclosed
Dorothy, NJ
$375,000
Waterford, MI
$450,000
Carbondale, PA
$275,000
Montgomery County, PA
$1,900,000
Tom Diedrich
LINK Business DFW
Serving Dallas County, TX
LINK - The authority on selling businesses
West Liberty, OH
$1,950,000
Strykersville, NY
$550,000
Salem, MA
$2,500,000
Evanston, IL
Not Disclosed
Detroit, MI
Not Disclosed
Baltimore, MD
$1,850,000
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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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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