Kodiak, AK
Looking for retirement income, college savings, or extra seasonal earnings? These two fully equipped fishing sites operate from June through September each year and are located in Uganik Bay, just off...
Kodiak, AK
Looking for retirement income, college savings, or extra seasonal earnings? These two fully equipped fishing sites operate from June through September each year and are located in Uganik Bay, just off...
$385,000
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Company is a leader in luxury wedding and event planning, offering highly personalized services and exclusive access to Southern California’s most stunning venues. With a proven, efficient...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $183,350
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pensacola, FL
Moonshine Saloon is a turn-key bar/live-entertainment venue on high-traffic Hwy 98 with ample parking, strong visibility, and a proven music/karaoke audience. The main restaurant/bar area measures...
$1,550,000
Holmes Beach, FL
Own a top-rated Florida boat charter business — vessel, brand, reputation, and customer pipeline included. Anna Maria Tours is a well-established, turnkey charter operation serving Anna Maria Island,...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Essex County, NJ
LISTING ID # 37132 Established, High-Growth Event Venue with Exceptional ROI and Loyal Clients This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established banquet hall with consistent profitability and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $13,000
North Port, FL
The four-year-old Foaming Fun in Florida company is for sale. Foamingfunflorida.com. If you are looking for a small side job, look no further. Make between $12 - $15,000 per year, working a couple of...
$23,000
Orange, CA
An exciting opportunity to acquire a top-rated indoor children’s playground and birthday party venue in Orange County. With steady monthly revenue and a loyal customer base, this business combines...
$600,000
Ingham County, MI
Are you looking for a lucrative business opportunity in the booming recreation and entertainment industry? Look no further! We are thrilled to present to you a fantastic business for sale in Lansing,...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Established Gambling Parlor and Bar - Prime Location Opportunity This well-established gaming establishment has been successfully operating since 2012, offering a unique combination of gambling...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $114,000
Chester County, PA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare play center with a strong reputation for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, play, and grow. This is a fantastic...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $36,951
Portsmouth, NH
Sea Love is a creative, experience-based DIY candle-making studio and boutique with multiple revenue streams, high-margin products, and significant growth potential. This unique franchise offers...
$250,000
Blue Ridge, GA
Established Profitable Indoor Mini-Golf & Arcade Entertainment Venue - Blue Ridge, GA. This profitable entertainment business, established in 2018, operates as the exclusive indoor mini-golf facility...
$344,000
West Vancouver, BC
A well-established turnkey dive business and charter boat for sale located on the west coast of Canada for the past 25 years is seeking a new owner. Initially a dive boat charter business only, the...
$725,000
$194,000
Jackson Heights, NY
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established outdoor brand. 10 years old. Turn key business with full inventory and contacts. Perfect for internet savvy individual that can take what we have created and run with it. Easy to run with...
$150,000
Cook County, IL
Are you passionate about hockey and looking for a profitable sports business? Purchase this Drive Hockey Analytics licensed service partner business and earn an additional $70k+ per year! Drive...
$20,000
Darius Cochran
Re/Max River & Ranch
Serving Lee County, FL
Darius L. Cochran is a Business Broker serving under Re/Max Commercial & Re/Max River & Ranch. DARIUS L. COCHRAN has over 20 Years experience in the Business-Commercial World- He is a trusted professional in his field of practice. He can set up a private meeting to discuss your needs.
Staten Island, NY
Exceptional Investment Opportunity: Two Profitable Indoor Playgrounds in Staten Island This turnkey operation presents an extraordinary investment opportunity with two well-established indoor...
$1,200,000
Hanover, MA
Step into a proven leader in the mosquito and tick control industry with Mosquito Shield of South Shore and Cape Cod! Achieving over $1.17 million in peak gross revenue in 2021, this well-established...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $319,463
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Dream Wedding Venue Seeking New Owner - Multiple Growth Opportunities • Are you passionate about creating unforgettable wedding experiences? • Established wedding venue in Illinois is seeking a new...
$4,726,656
Cash Flow: $517,218
Tennessee
Rare opportunity to own one of the five marina restaurants on Central Tennessee's largest recreational lake! In 2023 this restaurant got a million dollar facelift that included a beautiful 120 cap...
$749,000
Idaho
Idaho's Only American Poolplayers Association Franchise - Established Entertainment Business Opportunity This unique franchise opportunity represents Idaho's exclusive APA pool league operating in...
$180,000
Austin, TX
Now on the Market – A Premier Indoor Play Village with Built-In Success Step into a thriving, high-performance business with over $160,000 in build-out investments, including over $100,000 in custom...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
San Diego, CA
Reviewing all LOIs by the 8/26 offer deadline. *SBA qualified but cash buyers will be prioritized. **SBA-funded LOIs (offers) will not be exclusive until full underwriting approval. Founded in 2014,...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $62,380
Suffolk County, NY
The Poseidon 26 is the perfect choice for hosting unforgettable experiences on the water. Designed to accommodate up to 26 passengers, it’s ideal for large groups of friends, family, or coworkers....
$175,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
$500,000
Winchester, IN
Queens, NY
Since 2012, A Sprinkle of Fun has been serving Queens families, schools and businesses from our convenient location on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale. Services include: - Children's Birthday Parties with...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Hayden, ID
If you want an cashflow positive, established brand in a fun and creative industry (that you can operate remotely) this is the one. Love never expires, so jump on this affordable opportunity to own a...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mexico Beach, FL
Mexico Beach Marina presents an exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in Florida's thriving Gulf Coast community. This well-established marina and ship store has been serving boaters and...
$6,200,000
Will County, IL
Have you ever wanted your own cigar/private lounge? Here is your opprotunity to get to a turnkey business with outstanding decor and facilities. Perfect for the owner-operator, or investor(s) who are...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
San Antonio, TX
FULL BAR LIQUOR AND BEER NIGHT CLUB VERY POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT PLACE...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Orange, CA
--- Step into ownership of a **highly profitable, turnkey escape room business** in the heart of Orange County, California. IMMERSION ESCAPE ROOMS dba ENTANGLED is a well-established, 8-year-old...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Miami, FL
Great business opportunity. This Banquet Hall has been established for more than 24+ years. It features an excellent location, completely remodeled and in perfect conditions, over 4,500 square feet,...
$350,000
Naples, FL
We are not your typical art studio! Don't think brushes; think cups of paint, canvases saturated in bright colors and sparkling metallics. Imagine the possibilities. Our students leave with smiles on...
$175,000
Las Vegas, NV
A highly rated entertainment business is now available for acquisition! This venue is known for its immersive escape room experiences, which feature handcrafted sets, original narratives, and...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $26,934
Las Vegas, NV
Available for acquisition is an established, five-star-rated concierge and event planning business that specializes in curated nightlife and entertainment experiences. The company has built a strong...
$60,000
$1,100,000
Crystal River, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Portland, IN
Fantastic opportunity to own a spacious commercial property and bowling business in a high-traffic area of Portland, IN. This bowling alley offers endless potential with 12 lanes, two deep fryers, and...
$424,900
Ohio
Turnkey multisport event production company with established events and following. Equipment to produce events, such as triathlon, running, cycling, swimming, and other fitness-related events. All...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
$239,000
Frisco, TX
Opportunity to own cutting-edge Zero Latency VR technology at a fraction of the cost! This is a fully operational Zero Latency VR system available for purchase at a significant discount compared to...
$188,000
Lombard, IL
Are you passionate about youth sports and looking for a dynamic business opportunity in Chicago? This rapidly growing Skyhawks Sports franchise offers a solid foundation with impressive revenue growth...
$250,000
Summit County, OH
Long-standing nightlife and entertainment venue with over three decades of proven operations. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, themed events, and loyal customer base, this downtown location attracts...
$426,969
Cash Flow: $143,812
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Makanda, IL
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is a profitable, outdoor adventure business and eco-tourism property located in the heart of Southern Illinois. Established in 2013, this award-winning canopy tour has built...
$1,399,000
Oakland County, MI
This is a one-of-a-kind mobile bounce park. The company currently operates in Michigan and Oklahoma, but it can be relocated anywhere. The business is designed to bring large-scale fun to families,...
$299,999
Mike Maiman
MKL Agency Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
MKL is a Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Firm that works Exclusively with Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers throughout the USA. Connecting Sellers To Cash Buyers Working In all 50 States Strict Confidentiality Valuation Specialist Licensed Insurance Broker focused strictly on selling Insurance Agencies & Books of Business
Tampa, FL
This established mobile bartending service operates as a comprehensive event solutions provider in the Tampa, Florida market, serving Citrus County and surrounding regions. The company has developed a...
$99,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Step into one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved vintage shops. Magoo’s Attic has become a staple in the Plaza District, known for its carefully curated mix of vintage fashion, eclectic furniture, quirky...
$75,000
$350,000
Tulsa, OK
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tomah, WI
Newly Remodeled property was a very popular Supper Club with 18hole Course; now it's an open 9hole Course to be.. with an 18hole Championship Disc Golf course, along with multiple rentals, including 2...
$2,850,000
Colorado Springs, CO
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$249,999
Cash Flow: $90,276
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
This is your chance to own a fully operational, regionally loved craft brewery and taproom in a thriving Virginia town named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today in 2024. This property offers a...
$1,300,000
South Dakota
An exciting opportunity to own a growing indoor golf simulator business with a proven track record and a strong foothold in the local community. This modern facility offers a premium indoor golf...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $17,088
Maricopa County, AZ
**CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH BUYER. NOT ACCEPTING OFFERS/COMMUNICATIONS AT THIS TIME** Step into a turnkey indoor golf simulator business located in the Greater Phoenix Area. This business offers a...
$465,000
Fort Myers, FL
Established and highly reputable event decor and lighting rental business, specializing in custom designs and high-quality inventory for a variety of events. With a proven track record of growth and a...
$279,500
Bedford, OH
Are you passionate about youth sports and looking for a business opportunity in Cleveland, OH? This established Skyhawks Sports franchise offers a solid foundation with significant potential for...
$60,000
Making the decision to buy a recreation business or find the right entertainment business that’s for sale can make your professional life a lot more rewarding. Based on reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), consumers spent over $200 billion on entertainment in the United States.
Arts, entertainment and recreation is a vast industry earning almost $310 billion annually and covering over 1.5 million businesses nationwide. The expected industry-wide growth forecast through all businesses and sub-sectors average among the two-percentile range. That offers a lot of positive reinforcement for those looking to buy a recreation business or entertainment business for sale. These sub-sectors include:
Pricing and Valuation Trends
Entertainment and recreation businesses continue to see valuations rise. The median sale price for businesses sold in 2023 rose 5.3% year-over-year, hitting $400,000. 113 businesses in the sector representing $139 million of estimated enterprise value.
Restaurant Asking and Sale PricesYear Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
2018 | $262,500 | $207,500 |
2019 | $320,000 | $260,000 |
2020 | $149,000 | $135,000 |
2021 | $337,000 | $289,950 |
2022 | $339,500 | $380,000 |
2023 | $469,000 | $400,000 |
Sell Your Entertainment and Recreation Business
If you are considering selling your entertainment and recreation business, knowing its value is key to developing a successful exit plan. For guidance on valuing and selling your business, refer to our guide, How To Value & Sell an Entertainment and Recreation business.