Carmel, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out beer and wine bar located in a high-traffic, upscale shopping center in Carmel. This turnkey operation features a favorable lease, stylish...

Carmel, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out beer and wine bar located in a high-traffic, upscale shopping center in Carmel. This turnkey operation features a favorable lease, stylish...
$159,000

Orange County, CA
Asset Sale with Gross Revenues in 2024 of $2,730,000. Very Popular Sushi & Teppan Grill Restaurant with Full Cocktail License. Popular Trendy, Long Established in the Heart of South Orange County,...
$590,000

Oakland, CA
Currently operating as a pizzeria & bar. Type 47 license in place, but not included in the sale....
$85,000

Hollywood, CA
HOLLYWOOD TURNKEY CLUB/CONCERT VENUE- RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 8500' Monthly Rent: $32,000 per mo. gross rent Parking: Public and Valet Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Grandfathered CUP NO...
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
Not Disclosed
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar at Rome Collective, Tampa Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise at Rome Collective, Tampa’s newest high-profile...
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Napa County, CA
$899,000
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$274,000
Monterey County, CA
$495,000
$449,000
San Diego County, CA
Ocean Beach, CA
$1,999,000
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
Chico, CA
$300,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
San Diego, CA
$950,000
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Placer County, CA
$179,000
$900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$2,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
North Hollywood, CA
$795,000
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
$450,000
Gilroy, CA
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
La Habra, CA
$132,000
Studio City, CA
$295,000
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Pomona, CA
$72,000
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Imperial Beach, CA
$250,000
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$365,000
California
$495,000
California
$321,000
Covina, CA
$89,000
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
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. If you’re interested in buying or selling a bar business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuations in the current market. To provide that context, we have aggregated data from listings of California bars for sale and derived financial and valuation metrics below.
Market Snapshot
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of listing averages and should be used as a guide rather than a rule. It's essential to conduct thorough research on the specific market and location before making any significant business decisions.
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 106 | 
| Median Asking Price | $487,500 | 
| Median Reported Revenue | $908,139 | 
| Median Reported Earnings | $153,500 | 
| Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. | |
California Bar Business Valuation Multiples
| Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) | 
| Lower Quartile | 0.35 | 2.41 | 
| Median | 0.57 | 2.99 | 
| Upper Quartile | 0.78 | 3.96 | 
| Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. | ||
Get in-depth market insights into valuation multiples and trends in our report: Bar & Pub Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks.
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a bar in California?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $487,500, though prices range from around $60,000 to $4,000,000 with real estate included.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among California bars for sale are $908,139 and owners earn a median of $153,500, which includes the owner's salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
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 California bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.78, with a median of 0.57. Earnings multiples range from 2.41 to 3.96, with the median at 2.99. This means the average bar or pub in California may sell for around 0.57 times its annual revenue, and 2.99 times its annual owner earnings.
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