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Key Bar Ownership Information
- Bars can mark up alcohol costs by 500%. Gross profit margins at bars reach 80%.
- The average bar owner earns $330,000 in annual revenue. Expenses average $24,200 monthly.
- A bar makes between $25,000 and $30,000 per month.
Bar Profitability and Investment
- The average bar revenue is $27,500 per month.
- To open a bar, start with a budget of at least £20,000.
- The average cost of opening and running a bar for the first year is about $710,400.
Considerations for Bar Success
- What makes a bar successful? Service, décor, drinks selection and food contribute to make a great bar.
Bar Operating Costs and Earnings
- A bar owner’s yearly salary comes from the bar’s net profit.
- Earnings can vary depending on bar size, location, drinks served, and customers.
- On average, it costs $24,000 per month to run a bar.
Bar Ownership in the UK
- Rent costs for opening a bar range from £3,250 to £6,500.
- Profit levels vary considerably between pubs in the UK.
- Bars need alcohol licenses from local councils in the UK.