Oxford, MI
This Historic Farm is well known as the premier Jerry Barnhart Sport Shooting Range established in 1993 as a Protected Michigan Sport Shooting Range. This exceptional 78 acre property was custom...
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale
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Real EstateLaurel Hill Farm
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$3,499,999
Real EstateRE for Sale, will Include Night Club
Mesquite, NV
$100,000 PRICE DROP!!!The price is for the building; the seller will include the club for the listed price for interested parties. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to acquire a night club...
$795,000
Real EstatePicturesque former Academy on 40 Acres in Northern Idaho
Boundary County, ID
PICTURESQUE FORMER ACADEMY ON 40 ACRES IN NORTHERN IDAHO This unique entertainment and recreation opportunity features a turnkey former academy property located in the scenic Bonners Ferry area of...
6
$4,200,000
Real Estate"Under Contract" Butterfield Island on Nicatous Lake
Greenbush, ME
TURN-KEY COMPOUND ON PRIVATE BUTTERFIELD ISLAND - NICATOUS LAKE Rare opportunity to acquire an 8-acre fully developed private island on pristine Nicatous Lake, surrounded by 21,000 acres of conserved...
6
$895,000
Real EstateIndoor Soccer Facility For Sale with 14 year Track record of Success
Saint Gabriel, LA
Premier Soccer Center features 42 mens teams that play year round in 5 different divisions . Also Has different events inside the arena through out the year like Baseball and football practices and...
3
$1,950,000
Real EstateRV / Boat and Equipment Storage Facility
Murphy, NC
Exceptional 3.63-acre storage facility opportunity in beautiful Murphy, NC, featuring four Morton buildings totaling 20,324 square feet of versatile storage space. This property offers outstanding...
6
$599,000
Real EstateTurnkey Coastal Retreat & Business Venture
Waterport, NY
Step into this ultimate lifestyle turnkey business with this rare, all-in-one marina property.This incredible opportunity includes a fully operational dock and marina, a well-stocked tackle shop, and...
$1,599,999
Real EstateHSC-Vacant & Ready – Move-in condition with no build-out delays, ideal
Crivitz, WI
The Woods in Crivitz, Wisconsin presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant, bar, and event center in the heart of the Northwoods. This spacious, well-designed facility is...
3
$599,000
Real EstateNewer, Turn Key Banquet Center in Suburban Buffalo NY
Buffalo, NY
25 year old banquet center in excellent condition with everything needed to continue as same including kitchen equipment, utensils, tables, chairs and event decorations. Seats 258 and can be separated...
6
$1,699,000
Real EstateLeasing: Immersive Retail, Tech Hubs & Social Experience Mix
Omaha, NE
TENANTS NEEDED! Discover exceptional leasing opportunities in our mall. Offering favorable terms designed to support new and expanding businesses. With spaces ranging from 2,000 SF to 120,000 SF, we...
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Real EstateRV Park, Championship Golf Course & Development Opportunity
Minnesota
Exceptional chance to acquire a thriving RV park and championship golf course — a rare combination offering multiple income streams and remarkable growth potential. This established destination...
$7,195,000
Real Estate56 Acre Vacation Rental Property & Mountain Disc Golf Course
Stoneham, ME
Escape to Adventure – Own a Thriving Business on a 56-Acre Retreat in the Heart of Maine! Are you looking for an investment opportunity that combines adventure, relaxation, and a chance to own a...
6
$999,900
Real EstateRenowned Restaurant-Bar-Bowling Alley
Deer River, MN
Here's a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a thriving, renowned bar/restaurant/bowling alley! Known for the "Best Pizza in the Northland", the Blueberry Bowl offers dining, bar/lounge, and bowling...
6
$1,100,000
Work From Anywhere - Established Virtual Reality Business
$193,140
Portland, ME
Real EstateDowntown Pittsburgh Event Space
Pittsburgh, PA
Host your next event at the stunning ground floor event space in the Investment Building, located just one block from Market Square. This 8,300 square foot venue features elegant crown molding and...
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Real EstateIMPROVED PRCING Live, Work, Host on a 39 acre
Springtown, TX
Retreat Estates | 39 Acres in Springtown, TX Just 36 minutes from Fort Worth, Retreat Estates offers a rare blend of peaceful living and multi-use potential. This gated 39-acre property includes 7...
6
$3,950,000
Mike Metzger, CBI, CM&AP
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Richmond City County, VA
We are one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
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Real EstateApproved Padel Club + Land in Hollywood | SBA | Development Potential
Hollywood, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire both land and a fully approved Padel Club project in the heart of Hollywood. This 2-acre C-4 zoned property includes an approved plan for 9 courts, including indoor...
6
$6,500,000
Real EstateHSC-Cornell Bowling Alley & Bar
Cornell, WI
The Cornell Bowl is a classic, well maintained, small town business looking for it’s next owner. The fully operational 6 -lane bowling alley and bar combo is on Main Street in charming Cornell,...
6
$169,900
Real EstateWaterfront RV Park on Central Texas Coast
La Ward, TX
Discover an exceptional investment opportunity with Harv’s Paradise RV Park, a charming and established 5.35-acre property nestled in a tranquil, nature-rich setting in Jackson County Texas. Since...
6
$689,000
Real EstateNight Club with Real Estate for Sale South Beach
Miami Beach, FL
Presenting an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a remarkable off-market nightclub building in the heart of South Beach! The existing night club space is ripe for a seasoned operator to seamlessly...
$22,000,000
Real EstateLODGE, LAND, AND LOCATION minutes from Turner Falls in Davis OK
Davis, OK
Sitting on 11 Acres +/- this Home away from Home Lodge is approximately 4600 sq. ft. with an open layout and a beautiful rock fireplace located in the corner of the living area. The kitchen is...
$850,000
Real EstateTenants needed! Ultimate Destination for Experiential Brands!
Wilkes Barre Township, PA
Retail, F&B, fitness, office & tech-ready spaces in a high-traffic mall. Former café, anchor store & studio units. Ready with incentives. Discover versatile commercial properties ranging from 2,000 to...
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Real EstateMulti-Acre Entertainment & Development Opportunity (Mid-Michigan)
Michigan
Strategically located just off a major highway, this 16-acre property presents a unique opportunity for entertainment operators or individual investors seeking a golf-centered business with...
$1,014,898
Start-upExciting 6-figure Sweepstake Game Room
Quick and easy start-up opportunity. Sweepstakes game rooms can be one of the most fun and rewarding businesses' you could ever own. (Not to mention the money you make.) Low start-up costs, fun games,...
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South Florida Marina & Resort - 40+ Years Profitable
$20,000,000
Clewiston, FL
Start-upAloha Mini Glow Golf – Turnkey Licensing Opportunity
Aloha Mini Glow Golf – Turnkey Licensing Opportunity ? Fun + Profitable = Perfect Business Looking for a business that is fun, family-friendly, and profitable? Aloha Mini Glow Golf is one of the...
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$29,000
Start-upHigh Profit, Proven, Low Overhead, Glass Bottom Kayak Night Tour Biz
We are opening locations all over the United States at this time. We will find a suitable tour route and location in your city and state before we move forward. It takes approximately 60 days to your...
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$5,000
Start-upOwn your own Indoor Golf Center, with Stingers Golf Club
Indoor Golf Center Franchise Opportunity with Stingers Golf Club Established in 2024, this emerging franchise opportunity offers entry into the rapidly expanding indoor golf simulator market. As a new...
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$50,000
Start-upFantasy Claw Arcade – The Next Big Thing in Entertainment Franchising
Fantasy Claw Arcade is a modern, family-friendly franchise concept built entirely around claw machines. Designed for efficiency and broad appeal, each location delivers a fun, repeatable experience in...
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$40,000
Start-upGrowing Youth Sports Franchise - Fun, Flexible, and Ready to Scale
Looking for a business that blends purpose, profitability, and fun? This is your chance to take over a well-established and growing N Zone Sports franchise in North Oklahoma City and Edmond — a...
2
$49,000
Start-upTurn-Key Water Recreation Platform + Manufacturing Partnership
TURN-KEY WATER RECREATION GOLDMINE This is a complete, established water recreation platform with 12+ years of market presence, ready to generate revenue from DAY ONE. And a 40 yr experienced mentor...
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$75,000
Start-upSimple and Fun Mobile Golf Club Cleaning and 3D Scanning Service
This is a super easy business and a great way to reach out to the community to offer a service that is one of a kind. All the ground work is done. I loved molding this from a block of clay into a...
4
$30,000
Start-upChristmas House Franchising
An Overview of Your Turnkey Holiday Business Experience: Christmas House Franchising, Inc. has created two unique, immersive walk-through experiences for all ages that harness the power of two of the...
$35,000
Start-upJoin The Largest Outdoor Movie Company in the USA!
We are the largest nationwide network of family-owned businesses that are passionate about providing the finest audiovisual experience at outdoor movie parties, live concerts, sporting events, and...
5
$2,500
Start-upUnique party rentals, games, themes, activities & entertainment
Portable Carnival presents an innovative entertainment business opportunity in the growing experiential events market. Established in 2019, this startup package offers entrepreneurs a complete party...
3
$5,000
Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
$400,000
Fullerton, CA
Start-upIndoor Electric Go-Kart Franchise Opportunity
Invest in all-electric go-karts, axe throwing, arcades, and more, and have your own indoor racing facility that will be a premier destination for thrilling entertainment. With their combination of...
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$50,000
Start-upBeautiful Historic Venue
Elegant Historic Wedding & Event Venue – Kentucky Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored historic mansion operating as a turnkey wedding and event venue in Central Kentucky, minutes from...
$1,200,000
Start-upExciting Technology Startup – Passive Income Beach Rental Kiosks
Exciting Technology Startup – Passive Income Beach Rental Kiosks for Sale For sale is a fun business that is an easy way to make passive income on the beach. Shark Biscuit is a new tech business I...
$90,000
Start-upPreviously running banquet hall for sale.
Aria Banquet hall is a turnkey solution to anyone wanting to get into the banquet hall business. The hall was taken over by the Landlord during Covid. Although it was successful before the pandemic,...
6
$32,000
Start-upExpressions Art Studio Franchise Opportunity
Expressions Art Studio Franchise Opportunity - Creative Business with Multiple Revenue Streams This exciting franchise opportunity offers entrepreneurs the chance to own and operate an art studio...
2
$9,500
Start-upTurn Your Passion for Family Fun Into a Thriving Business!
Our family entertainment center franchise is perfect for first-time business owners, small business enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and parents who want to make a difference in their community while...
6
$50,000
Start-upTurn Your Passion Into a Business with Purpose
What if your work didn't just pay the bills, but truly fueled your passion? Maybe you're feeling disconnected from the work that takes up most of your life. Or maybe you've always loved art—and now...
$50,000
Tech-Driven Basketball Training Business
Allegheny County, PA
$1,000,000
Kevin Dufrene
Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Charles/Lafayette
Serving Calcasieu County, LA
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Children's Play Space and After-School Care-Seller Financing
North Carolina
$220,000
Fine Art Restoration and Custom Framing Company
Minnesota
$225,000
Harbor/Dinner Cruise Business
$5,000,000
Ventura County, CA
Trailer Park Business
Ontario
$4,000,000
Growing Artificial Turf & Landscape Contracting Business
Hillsborough County, FL
$50,000
Rare Sports & Rec Business in Prime Location
Warwick, RI
$3,250,000
18-Hole Golf Course with Bar & 108 Acres | Crivitz, WI
Crivitz, WI
$1,250,000
Beautiful Event Center/Tavern/Nightclub
Lake County, IL
$79,000
Owner Absentee Entertainment Business - Strong Cashflow
Austin, TX
$525,000
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Buy an Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale Today!
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:
- Art Galleries
- Bowling centers
- Casinos
- Concert and event promotion
- Golf courses and driving ranges
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 Prices| Year 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.
