17Established cafe for sale
- Nardò, Apulia
- Active since 2006
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10 bars and cafés listings for sale in the Apulia region10 bars and cafés listings in Apulia
Average asking price: €68,000 (from €15,000 to €100,000)
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On this page you'll find the listings of bars for sale in Apulia (Puglia): coffee bars and bar-pastry shops in Bari, Lecce, Taranto, Foggia and Brindisi, bar tabacchi in the provincial towns and seasonal venues in the tourist destinations of Salento, Valle d'Itria and the Gargano. Entry prices are lower than in the North, and the tourism boom of recent years has made sites in the historic centers and by the sea highly sought after.
The critical point in Apulia is seasonality: in Gallipoli, Otranto, Polignano or Vieste many bars concentrate most of their sales between June and September, so always assess 12 months of sales and more than one season, not the summer peak. In the provincial capitals what counts instead is daily foot traffic and proximity to offices and universities. As a benchmark, a bar is valued at around 2-4 times EBITDA or on a multiple of average daily sales, adjusted for rent, outdoor seating and the condition of the equipment.
Filter by province and price range and contact sellers directly: ask for the sales records, the lease and the public land concessions before you talk figures. The guide how to buy a bar and the free valuation tool will help. If instead you want to sell your bar, publish your listing from €37 + VAT, one-off payment and no commission on the sale: the guide selling a bar explains how to prepare the documents and the price. You can also explore all businesses for sale in Apulia.
Frequently asked questions
In small towns you can find bars to take over for €20,000-€50,000; in provincial capitals such as Bari and Lecce an established bar generally runs from €50,000 to €150,000; in the most sought-after destinations of Salento and the coast well-located venues reach €100,000-€300,000. A bar tabacchi costs more for the same counter sales, because the price includes the value of the tobacco license.
Start from at least two full years of sales, not from summer revenue projected across the year: a bar bringing in €60,000 in the summer and €15,000 over the rest of the year should be valued on the €75,000 total. Then apply the usual multiples (2-4 times EBITDA) to a multi-year average and check the winter fixed costs: if the rent runs all year but the venue works four months, the real margin thins out fast. Ask as well how much the custom depends on nearby beach clubs or hotels.
In the city you have sales spread over 12 months, regular customers and less exposure to the weather; at the seaside daily sales are much higher but concentrated in the season, and seasonal staff are increasingly hard to find. If this is your first purchase, a city bar is easier to run and to finance; a tourist venue rewards those who already have experience and the cash to cover the slow months.
Ask for the sales of the last 2-3 years, the lease (watch for seasonal leases in seaside locations), the outdoor seating concessions and the condition of the equipment. Check the debts recorded in the accounting books (you are jointly liable for them under art. 2560 c.c.) and remember that serving food and drink requires the SAB professional qualification (or equivalent experience). An accountant can help you check the numbers before the preliminary agreement.
Yes: alongside outright purchase, the business lease (affitto d'azienda) is very common in Apulia, especially for seasonal venues. You pay a periodic rent and run the business without tying up capital, sometimes with a purchase option at the end of the contract. An outright transfer, by contrast, requires a notarial deed (art. 2556 c.c.) with 3% registration tax on the value. If you're considering a lease, read the guide on the business lease and get help drafting the contract.