Calumet County, WI
Not Disclosed
Calumet County, WI
Not Disclosed

Rochester, NY
$895,000
Monmouth, NJ
Not Disclosed

Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Lockport, NY
$385,000
East Pittsburgh, PA
$1,500,000
Northbrook, IL
Not Disclosed
Bucks County, PA
$599,900
Steamburg, NY
$1,375,000
Rochester, NY
$3,900,000
Edgewater, FL
$1,274,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$799,000
Rochester, NY
Not Disclosed
Hampton Bays, NY
$50,000
Royal Oak, MI
Not Disclosed
Truforte Business Group
Truforte Business Group
Serving Lee County, FL
"Truforte is Your Bridge to Success" - Business, Sales, Mergers & Acquistions
Texas
$2,500,000
Wilmington, NC
$7,000,000
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Tarpon Springs, FL
Not Disclosed
Ferndale, MI
$1,114,999
Salt Point, NY
Not Disclosed
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Frankfort, IL
$1,500,000
Baltimore, MD
$950,000
Terry, MT
$380,000
Buffalo, NY
$419,999
Edgewater, FL
$1,299,000
Lake County, FL
$3,400,000
Williamstown, NJ
$995,000
Williamstown, NJ
$2,300,000
Maryland
$12,850,000
Norfolk, VA
$1,400,000
$250,000
Not Disclosed
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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