California

Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California

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Market Info
Buy or Sell a Bar, Pub and Tavern in California
Bars, pubs and taverns listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a wide range of nightlife and beverage focused hospitality businesses, including neighborhood bars, sports pubs, taverns, cocktail lounges, wine bars, breweries with taprooms, and bar restaurant hybrids, many of which include valuable liquor licenses, built out interiors, and in some cases owned real estate. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality and alcohol driven revenue model, generating income through on premise beverage sales, food service where applicable, entertainment or cover charges, private events, and ancillary revenue such as gaming or merchandise, with profitability closely tied to foot traffic, licensing, operating hours, and repeat local patrons.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total California Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed59 2,510
Asking Price$399,000-
Reported Revenue$1,022,721 $2,717,145
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,500 $200,392
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$237,500$399,000$697,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Bars, Pubs and Taverns for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$600,000$82,486
Median$1,022,721$132,500
Upper Quartile$1,528,691$200,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Bars, Pubs and Taverns listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.312.48
Median0.443.04
Upper Quartile0.643.92

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Bar, Pub and Tavern in California?

The median asking price for an established Bar, Pub and Tavern in California is $399,000, though prices range from under $237,500 to well over $697,500.

How much do Bars, Pubs and Taverns owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Bars, Pubs and Taverns in California is $1,022,721 and owners earn a median of $132,500, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Bar, Pub and Tavern?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Bars, Pubs and Taverns in California, revenue multiples range from 0.31 to 0.64, with a median of 0.44. Earning multiples range from 2.48 to 3.92, with the median at 3.04. This means the typical Bar, Pub and Tavern in California may ask for around 0.44 times its annual revenue, and 3.04 times its annual owner earnings.

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