Pinellas County, FL
$500,000

Pinellas County, FL
$500,000

Miami-Dade County, FL
$810,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$200,000

San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Hackensack, NJ
$460,000
Yavapai County, AZ
$165,000
Bloomfield, NJ
$150,000
Hackensack, NJ
$460,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Rockland County, NY
$220,000
Orange County, FL
$550,000
El Paso, TX
$175,000
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Rodney R. Wolfe, CMA, CCIM, CMAI, BCI
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Ada County, ID
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection
De Soto, IL
$1,000
Indian Head Park, IL
$125,000
Portland, OR
$50,000
Gulf Breeze, FL
$875,000
Nassau County, NY
$225,000
Nassau County, NY
$225,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$300,000
Suffolk County, NY
$750,000
Pasco County, FL
$330,000
Phoenix, AZ
$188,000
Los Angeles, CA
$74,500
Middlesex County, NJ
$600,000
Alameda County, CA
$229,000
Berks County, PA
$180,000
San Diego, CA
$215,000
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
$299,000
Chester Springs, PA
$609,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$1
Phoenix, AZ
$150,000
Volusia County, FL
$420,000
Nassau County, NY
$199,000
Stratford, CT
$50,000
Orlando, FL
$625,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
South Brunswick, NJ
$350,000
Tucson, AZ
$75,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
Berkeley, CA
$150,000
Bucks County, PA
$350,000
St. Johns County, FL
$735,000
Yavapai County, AZ
$875,000
Scotch Plains, NJ
$199,999
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
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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