New York County, NY
$1,500,000
New York County, NY
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Seneca, NY
$995,000
New York
$4,999,999
Nassau County, NY
$779,000
Queens, NY
$599,999
Queens, NY
$1,200,000
Poughquag, NY
$999,000
Rochester, NY
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prattsburgh, NY
$950,000
Lansing, NY
$125,000
Westchester County, NY
Cash Flow: $300,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,200,000
Olcott, NY
$550,000
New York, NY
$700,000
Kings County, NY
$249,000
Tony Torella
Excelsior Business Group LLC
Serving Albany County, NY
When you choose to list the sale of your business with Excelsior Business Group we will be ready to work with you to properly position your business to sell, assist you to know the current market value of your business, maximize the value of your company and help you sell it to a qualified buyer. As your representative we will be prepared to stay actively involved with you from the time you list your business with us until the closing. Most business owners will only sell one business in their lifetime, and we can help explain how the process works. As we move through the listing, marketing and selling process with our clients we handle all the necessary details: > We pre-qualify all serious potential buyers for financial capability and experience. > We coordinate activities as needed with associated attorneys, accountants, lenders, etc. > And, most importantly, we keep our clients informed and involved in the process, while enabling them to continue to focus on running their business during the selling process. We work hard and are proud of the success we have representing our clients. As such, we will provide references upon request.
Queens Village, NY
$509,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Livingston County, NY
$600,000
Strykersville, NY
$550,000
Rochester, NY
$895,000
Lockport, NY
$385,000
Steamburg, NY
$1,375,000
Rochester, NY
$3,900,000
Rochester, NY
Salt Point, NY
Buffalo, NY
$419,999
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 New York 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 |
65 |
Median Asking Price |
$480,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$212,975 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
New York Bar Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.27 |
2.03 |
Median |
0.40 |
2.42 |
Upper Quartile |
0.56 |
3.12 |
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 New York?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $480,000, though prices range from around $50,000 to $5,000,000 and more with real estate included.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among New York bars for sale are $1,200,000 and owners earn a median of $212,975 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 New York bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.27 to 0.56, with a median of 0.40. Earnings multiples range from 2.03 to 3.12, with the median at 2.42. This means the average bar or pub in New York may sell for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.42 times its annual owner earnings.
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