The Economics of Owning a Pub in Australia

The economics of owning a pub in Australia in 2026: ATO data shows a bigger pub keeps about $9 of every $100 before tax. Here is where the rest goes. A pub looks like a money machine on a busy Friday night. The ATO's own figures tell a tighter story. This video walks through pub profit margins, staff wages, rent, beer excise, liquor licence fees, pokies income and interest rates, using real Australian numbers. Chapters: 0:00 Owning a pub in Australia: the dream and the numbers 0:36 ATO pub benchmarks: cost of sales and total expenses 1:43 Pub profit example on $3 million turnover 2:42 Pub wages, penalty rates and Payday Super 4:04 Pub rent: freehold vs leasehold 4:30 Beer excise and GST on a schooner 5:56 NSW liquor licence fees and demerit points 6:31 Pokies and gaming income in NSW pubs 7:27 Interest rates, inflation and pub customers 8:06 How pubs earn more and what to check before buying Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on money psychology, mindset, wealth habits, and financial minimalism and subscribe if you want to keep rewiring how you think about money. Money Psychology → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN66gMJbnUcA Money Mindset → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo1A8amxkcQ Money Habits → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz-j5c1YKK0 Stealth Wealth → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdyBYeaUYlsg Classic Wealth Books → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIr4oHgSND94 How to Get Rich → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbFi5lqftlNI Spend Less, Want Less, Feel Richer → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvzXIM6rxU8 Subscribe to Money Mindset With Luke for more on how money works in Australia. Legal Disclaimer: This video is general information only. It is not financial, tax or legal advice. It does not consider your personal situation. Rules and products can change, so check with the provider and think about speaking with a licensed financial adviser. 💬 Creator’s Note: Each video on this channel takes a lot of time to write, narrate, and animate with care. Yes, I use AI tools to help with voiceovers and visuals, but every message, script, and idea is crafted with intention and love, so you can understand money clearly and feel empowered to change your life. Thank you for being part of this project. 💛 #smallbusinessaustralia #australianfinance #australiaeconomy