Orlando, FL
$625,000
Orlando, FL
$625,000
San Diego, CA
$330,000
La Jolla, CA
$249,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$245,000
Genoa, IL
$69,000
Phoenix, AZ
$210,000
Camden County, NJ
$175,000
Williamstown, NJ
Phoenix, AZ
$250,000
Shirley, MA
$849,000
Troy, MI
$130,000
Orange County, FL
$600,000
Lakewood, CA
$185,000
Kissimmee, FL
$380,000
Gulf Breeze, FL
$1,100,000
Lodi, NJ
$125,000
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving Cook County, IL
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Randolph, NJ
$395,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Spokane, WA
$85,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$475,000
Mesa, AZ
$135,000
Asheville, NC
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$575,000
Accokeek, MD
$150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Havertown, PA
$240,000
British Columbia
$599,000
Gilbert, AZ
$100,000
Volusia County, FL
$525,000
Springfield, PA
$300,000
Bloomfield, NJ
$150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$210,000
Irwin, PA
Elmwood Park, NJ
$250,000
Berlin, CT
$60,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Kent County, MI
$110,000
Phoenix, AZ
$46,800
Hollywood, FL
$155,000
Sarah Khatri
Sailfish Equity Advisors
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
Sailfish Equity Advisors began over 25 years ago on the shores of Florida’s Emerald Coast. Originally founded as Destin Business Brokers, our firm has grown into one of Florida’s most respected names in business sales and M&A advisory. Today, we serve business owners across the state under three trusted brands: Destin Business Brokers – Our legacy brand serving the Emerald Coast since the beginning. South Walton Business Brokers – Focused on businesses in 30A, Miramar Beach, and surrounding areas. Sailfish Equity Advisors – Our statewide M&A brand for lower middle-market companies and strategic exits. While our names vary by region and service tier, our mission remains the same: helping business owners unlock maximum value from their life’s work. Under the leadership of Sarah and Rajiv Khatri, we’ve expanded our resources, reach, and results—while continuing to offer the hands-on, founder-level guidance that’s earned us the trust of entrepreneurs across Florida. Strategic Partners in Growth, Exit, and Legacy Rajiv Khatri With a background in scaling startups to $50M+ and executing high-level exits, Rajiv is a master strategist and negotiator who understands the financial, emotional, and operational nuances of selling a business. He’s built and sold companies across multiple sectors—digital media, e-commerce, travel, and more—and brings that real-world knowledge to every deal. Rajiv’s network of private equity firms and strategic buyers allows Sailfish to unlock opportunities many firms can’t reach. Sarah Khatri A marketing visionary and global leadership coach, Sarah brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and branding expertise to every client engagement. Her insight helps business owners stand out and attract top-dollar offers. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, she’s coached leaders worldwide and now guides Florida entrepreneurs through one of the most important transitions of their lives. Sarah is passionate about creating outcomes that are not only p
Secaucus, NJ
$290,000
Bay County, MI
$65,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Hawthorne, NJ
$119,900
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
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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