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79 bars and cafés listings for sale in Italy79 bars and cafés listings for sale
Average asking price: €111,832 (from €600 to €400,000)
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On this page you'll find listings of bars and cafés for sale across Italy: neighborhood coffee bars, bar-pastry shops, venues with outdoor seating and evening bars, offered directly by owners or through brokers. Every listing shows the asking price, indicative revenue, area and a description of the business, so you can shortlist before contacting the seller. If you want a venue with a second revenue stream at a margin set by law, take a look at bar tabacchi for sale too.
A few benchmarks: an established bar is usually valued at 2 to 4 times EBITDA, with major adjustments for location, outdoor seating and lease terms; for smaller venues the market often looks at a percentage of annual revenue. Before making an offer, always check the sales of the last 2-3 years, the remaining lease term and rent, any employees (who transfer with the business under Italian law, art. 2112 c.c.) and the debts recorded in the accounting books (art. 2560 c.c.). Every step is covered in the guide how to buy a bar.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on location and sales: in small towns an established bar often sells for €30,000 to €80,000, in mid-sized cities for €80,000 to €200,000, while central venues in large cities easily exceed €250,000-€400,000. The price normally excludes the property (the premises stay on a lease) and may or may not include inventory. Also budget for any refurbishment and 2-3 months of working capital.
The most common methods are the EBITDA multiple (typically 2-4 times for a healthy bar) and, for smaller businesses, a percentage of annual revenue. Adjustments matter a lot: rent and remaining lease term, outdoor seating, opening hours, reliance on the owner, condition of equipment and build-out. Be wary of valuations based only on sales quoted verbally: always ask for the electronic sales records and the tax returns.
At least five things: sales and tax returns for the last 2-3 years, the lease (remaining term, rent, assignment clauses), a valid SCIA and health and hygiene compliance, the staff on the payroll (employment contracts continue with the buyer, art. 2112 c.c.) and the debts recorded in the accounting books, for which the buyer is jointly liable under art. 2560 c.c. Even a lean due diligence with your accountant avoids nasty surprises.
Opening from scratch often costs €60,000-€150,000 in works, equipment and permits, and you start with no customers and no track record. Taking over an established bar means paying for goodwill, but you earn from day one, you know the real numbers and you keep staff and suppliers who are already up to speed. In saturated areas, where new openings struggle to stand out, taking over is almost always the fastest route to full capacity.
The buyer pays 3% registration tax (imposta di registro) on the value of the business, goodwill included; the transfer deed must be notarized under Italian law (art. 2556 c.c.). The seller is taxed on any capital gain: a sole proprietor who has owned the business for more than 5 years can opt for separate taxation (tassazione separata, art. 17 TUIR), which is often cheaper. Read more in the guide taxes on selling a business and talk to an accountant before signing.