Saint Petersburg, FL
$449,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$449,000
Medina County, OH
$17,500
Cuyahoga County, OH
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ocala, FL
$4,000,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$350,000
Torrance, CA
$995,000
Westchester County, NY
Cash Flow: $300,000
Suffolk County, MA
$2,300,000
District of Columbia, DC
$199,000
Minnesota
$650,000
Philadelphia, PA
$990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
$800,000
Mesa, AZ
$298,000
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Norfolk, VA
$700,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
SureBridge
SureBridge
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Malvern, PA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000
Des Moines, IA
$139,000
Hawthorne, CA
$200,000
Oregon
$1,050,000
Charleston, SC
$1,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Evanston, WY
$700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hernando County, FL
$3,899,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$250,000
Owings Mills, MD
$1
Temecula, CA
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Douglas County, OR
$900,000
Peoria County, IL
$450,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,200,000
Fort Myers, FL
$2,495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greensboro, NC
$7,295,000
Marion County, IN
$620,000
Las Vegas, NV
$100,000
Long Beach, CA
$180,000
Philadelphia, PA
$749,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Charles, MI
$435,000
Levittown, PA
$550,000
Baltimore, MD
$450,000
Olcott, NY
$550,000
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Washington County, UT
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tampa, FL
$3,500,000
Tempe, AZ
$8,000,000
Dick Obendorf MA, OJT
bXb Business Brokers
Serving Snohomish County, WA
Allen Stockbridge and Dick Obendorf formed bXb Business Brokers in 2020 to serve small business owners that are considering or have decided to sell their businesses. Allen is a CCIM/JD with nearly 40 yrs experience in real estate and Dick’s background is owner and operator of several different types of businesses for over 40 yrs. Our broker partners are located throughout the US and Canada. All partner brokers are trained and members of IBBA. “International Business Brokers Association”
E Baton Rouge County, LA
$180,000
Langhorne, PA
$365,000
Arkansas
$388,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Cumberland County, NJ
$2,650,000
New Jersey
$2,500,000
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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