Middletown, NJ
$475,000
Middletown, NJ
$475,000
Miami, FL
$495,000
Radnor, PA
$350,000
Wilmington, DE
$175,000
$850,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
West Orange, NJ
$500,000
Queens Village, NY
$509,000
Lenawee County, MI
$70,000
Woodbridge, NJ
$450,000
Mays Landing, NJ
$125,000
South River, NJ
$299,000
San Diego, CA
$350,002
Maricopa County, AZ
$500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$175,000
Daz Connell
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Bergen County, NJ
Daz Connell has been awarded as a Top National Producer and Multi-Million Dollar Broker for the last 8 years running- 2016-2023. Daz has consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally for business sale transactions, covering several industries. He's also a fellow entrepreneur who is 3x INC 500 Award Winner for Business. Murphy is the largest (IBISWorld 2015) and most successful business brokerage firm in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. We are members of virtually all associations, group listing services and networks that exist in the business brokerage industry. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide. Our proven process and system provides our clients a higher closing ratio than national averages. We promise that you will not find a more complete, thorough professional experience as the one Murphy Business and Financial Corporation can provide. Daz covers New Jersey and New York with a vast network of Buyers and Professionals (Attorneys, Accountants, Lenders) to ensure the sale of your business.
Clermont, FL
$315,000
Orange County, FL
$615,000
Lee County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL
Osceola County, FL
$380,000
Sarasota County, FL
$550,000
Jobstown, NJ
$175,000
Saginaw County, MI
$50,000
Orange, CA
$500,000
Kingston, PA
$65,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$600,000
Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
St. Johns County, FL
$700,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Bridgewater, NJ
$675,000
Santa Ana, CA
$205,000
Sayreville, NJ
$125,000
Delaware County, PA
$895,000
Detroit, MI
$70,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$85,000
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Deptford Township, NJ
$650,000
Grand Traverse County, MI
$115,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,999,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$150,000
Mark Duncan
Prescott Commercial Real Estate
Serving Yavapai County, AZ
Genesee County, MI
$45,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$130,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$45,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
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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