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...
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Rapidly Growing Sports Franchise Opportunity in Chicago
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$250,000
EBITDA: $50,000
A Historic Downtown Nightlife Venue – 30+ Years of Success
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...
$326,696
Cash Flow: $143,812
Unique Property w/ Disc Course and Wedding Venue and Rentals
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...
6
$2,850,000
Brewery Production, Taproom, & Music Venue in Beautiful SW Virginia
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
Golf Simulator and Event Center
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
One Of Kind Glass Art Studio
Rochester, NY
Studio 34 is a Premier Glass Art Studio & Creative Haven. a Dynamic creative hub where artistry, passion and innovation come to life. For years, this renowned studio has been a destination for...
6
$375,000
EBITDA: $41,076
LGBT+ Bar & Cabaret Opportunity, Palm Springs TYPE 48 ABC
Palm Springs, CA
For Sale: A vibrant, well-established Palm Springs gay cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating five nights a week. The listing is fully...
$850,000
Cafe , play area for Children & party room Staten Island New York
Staten Island, NY
Established children's entertainment venue combining a cafe, play area, and party room located in a high-traffic shopping plaza on Staten Island, NY. This unique family-focused business has been...
$99,000
Turn-Key Tanning Spa, Clothing Boutique, and Social Event Space
Surf City, NC
Sea Mist & Grace Tanning Spa and Surf City Social Event Lounge offer a rare, dual-revenue stream investment in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing coastal markets. Both businesses are...
6
$250,000
Premier Waterfront Wedding Venue with Luxury Home & Private Beach
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Havelock, NC
Your Dream Business and Luxurious Home in Coastal North Carolina: Are you looking for a profitable business venture that combines elegance, serenity, and the opportunity to live in a breathtaking...
6
$3,895,000
PS Air & Bouschet Wine shop 47, 21 & 58 Liquor Licenses
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$650,000
Extremely Profitable Jet Ski and Tour Boats business for Sale
Clearwater, FL
EXTREMELY PROFITABLE JET SKI & TOUR BOATS BUSINESS - CLEARWATER BEACH This highly profitable jet ski and tour boats watersports business has been serving customers since 1981 from its prime beachfront...
$3,150,000
Cash Flow: $1,052,000
D.C.s Most Renowned and Trend-Setting Nightclub
Washington, DC
This is the club that started it all, and for the first time in 30 years it is available for a Buyer who brings fresh energy to set the trends for the decades to come. The club's new venue maintains...
$687,000
Cash Flow: $210,947
Rare Turnkey 24 Hour Liquor License Gentlemen's Club + Real Estate!
$7,000,000
Las Vegas, NV
Profitable turn-key metaphysical store in Sedona.
Sedona, AZ
Offerings at this store include 7 jewelry cases, Crystals, Spiritual tools, healing services and psychic readings. The foundation of this location’s offerings has been built over the last 9 years and...
6
$140,000
Unique Entertainment Venue with Restaurant in a Great Location!
Virginia
This successful entertainment venue was started in 2021. It was designed with a unique concept that includes an unusual competitive sport with great food and loads of fun. Perfect for date night,...
2
$795,000
Cash Flow: $121,771
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Fast Growing Kids Play Space for Sale: Prime Location, High Potential
Gaithersburg, MD
Kids Play Gallery is a premier children’s entertainment and education center that offers a unique blend of play and learning in a well-structured imagination town center. With a proven track record of...
6
$175,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Profitable Indoor Children's Playground with Growth Potential
Corona, CA
Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...
6
$1,500,000
Caribbean Sea Scooter Business Celebrating 10 years -FOR SALE
Frederiksted
Mermaid Adventures is celebrating 10 years of offering guided under water tours of St. Croix's beautiful snorkel sites. The excursion is a favorite among tourists and locals alike, and accommodates...
6
$160,000
Cash Flow: $9,999,999
Turnkey Inflatable and Moon bounce Rental Business for Sale
Temple, PA
TURNKEY INFLATABLE RENTAL BUSINESS - PROFITABLE & ACTIVELY OPERATING Established in 2019, this thriving inflatable rental business serves Temple, PA and surrounding Berks County areas with a proven...
6
$300,000
Youth Sports Franchise in MA - Low-Overhead
Suffolk County, MA
This is a thriving youth sports franchise in the Metro Boston area. Established in 2015, this well-respected business offers flag football, soccer, basketball, and cheerleading programs for children...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $100,568
Own An Escape Room Business in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Escape Era is located in San Diego, CA. We are looking to sell the business. The business has been in operation for 10 years with multiple bookings daily and great online reviews...
6
$80,000
Well Established Event Venue And Winery
Viroqua, WI
WELL ESTABLISHED EVENT VENUE AND WINERY This exceptional entertainment and recreation business combines a premier event venue with wine production operations in the scenic Driftless region of...
6
$2,900,000
Versatile Event Venue with Restaurants and Bars in Prime Location
Colorado
Step into one of Colorado's most exciting and versatile hospitality concepts—a thriving culinary collective and social entertainment venue located in one of the states vibrant entertainment districts....
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $667,366
Turn Key UTV and Snowmobile Rental Business in Hayward, Wisconsin
$1,250,000
Hayward, WI
Family Entertainment Center for Sale!
Miami, FL
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, high-revenue indoor entertainment center in a thriving South Florida market. As part of the nationally recognized franchise, the business benefits...
$1,899,000
Cash Flow: $101,910
Utah's Leading Inflatable Party Rental Company
Utah
One of Utah's leading party rental businesses. The business offers a wide variety of inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more. Business has many key accounts that proves repeat...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Thriving Nightclub in Premier N.E. Ohio Location!
Cuyahoga County, OH
Are you looking for a lucrative investment opportunity in N.E. Ohio? Look no further than this Thriving, Vibrant, Busy and Fun Nightclub business that is now available for sale! With a prime location...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $199,729
Famous 67-Year-Old Carnival & Event Company for Sale or Partnership
Bronx, NY
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-established carnival and event company that has built a reputation for excellence over 67 years. With a loyal clientele and...
2
$700,000
Turn key 50years + Billiard, Pizza & Bar Restaurant and entertainment
North Providence, RI
check out our award winning billiard club with 2 full bars, entertainment license for your favorite band and full service restaurant. This is not a business it is an entertainment mecca. people have...
5
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Restaurant/Bar/Catering Facility (#22654)
Rockville Centre, NY
Looking for Experienced Owner Operator...Turn Key Venue With Only 500k Down Payment.. Discover a unique opportunity to own a flourishing restaurant, bar, and catering business in Nassau County. This...
$600,000
Wedding Venue & Event Center in Serene Area of North OKC
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma City, OK
*Beautifully appointed event venue in a growing metro *Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private parties *Approximately 10,000 SF facility on expansive grounds *Ample parking, kitchen, and...
6
$3,445,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Broadway, VA
Fully operational & well established business in a great location - a short block off main street and directly across the street from the post office. Beards & Broads Broadway offers an incredible...
6
$195,000
Successful Swim School for sale
Watsonville, CA
Our success for 50 years has created a trusted brand in our community. With over 400 children in our monthly lessons, we have created a tremendous reputation and families continue to trust us for swim...
3
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
PedalPub Franchise in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
The Pedal Pub industry, in a nutshell, is "experiential tourism". Experiential Tourism emerged about 15 years+ ago. Its growth has been phenomenal. Pedal Pub has led the charge over the last 18 years...
$67,100
Cash Flow: $25,258
Specialized Lego Retailer - Price Reduced!
$150,000
Louisville, CO
Historic Maine Sporting Camp
Seboeis Plt, ME
Discover a rare opportunity to own a fully outfitted, historic Maine sporting camp set on a stunning 5.9-acre peninsula with 1,677 feet of shoreline on South Branch Lake- home to some of the best...
6
$1,098,000
Aqua & Sports Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fond Du Lac, WI
Opening in April 2025 this years SEASON!!! Fast growing complex with several activity categories including: Aqua Park, Sport Park, and more! Outstanding numbers year-to-year! Huge acreage. Major park...
2
$5,750,000
EBITDA: $1,090,000
Redefining Precision-Based Entertainment & Private Experiences
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
Positioned as one of the most distinctive offerings in the Midwest, this premium recreational and event facility merges high-performance engagement with immersive, curated lifestyle experiences and...
$12,000,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Full Service Marina Western Cincinnati
Hamilton County, OH
Mariner's Landing Marina represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, full-service marina on the scenic Ohio River, just 12 miles west of downtown Cincinnati. Established in 1988,...
5
$1,750,000
HIGH UPSIDE Video Gaming Cafe
Bridgeview, IL
Opportunity of a lifetime to own a TURNKEY GAMING BUSINESS! Start making money on day 1 with extremely low expenses and a fully operational business Prime retail space across from huge Pilot truck...
5
$100,000
Profitable Golf Course w Residential & Commerical Property for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rush City, MN
Bulrush Golf Club is a thriving profitable 18-hole championship golf course with commercial and residential property to develop. Rush City, and the golf course community is currently experiencing...
6
$2,800,000
Turnkey Paddle Pub & Tiki Pub – Fast-Growing Coastal FL Biz
Daytona Beach, FL
This listing includes two fast-growing, coastal Florida charter tour operations—Paddle Pub Daytona Beach and Tiki Pub Ponce Inlet—packaged as one turnkey, branded offering with full franchise support....
4
$295,500
Cash Flow: $78,500
Profitable Trolley Pub & Paddle Pub Tours: 13+ Year Legacy in Madison
Madison, WI
Capitol Pedicycle, LLC is a turnkey, dual-brand group tour business operating in Madison, Wisconsin. It consists of two successful concepts—Trolley Pub Madison and Paddle Pub Madison—each serving...
4
$300,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Ian McGinnis
eXp Commercial
Serving King County, WA
At eXp Commercial, our global referral network of advisors can connect you to the right investment opportunities. eXp Commercial advisors have local, regional and global expertise, leveraging robust market intelligence, tools and technology to meet your investment needs.
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The Uptown Theatre w /Building and Land
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Port Townsend, WA
Have you ever dreamed of selling everything and moving to a small town? Do you have visions of living the life of an artist? Dance, theater, live music, a gallery? Yes to all of the above. This...
$750,000
Profitable Growing Family Entertainment Business with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lagrange, GA
For Sale: Combat Zone – LaGrange, GA’s Premier Outdoor Tactical Laser Tag Business! Are you ready to own a thriving, adrenaline-pumping entertainment business in the heart of LaGrange, Georgia? Combat...
2
$370,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Power Sports Dealership – Maine
$1,500,000
Augusta, ME
Established & Profitable Mountain Biking Tour Business
Tucson, AZ
ESTABLISHED MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR BUSINESS - TUCSON, AZ Turn your passion for outdoor adventure into a profitable lifestyle with this well-established Mountain Bike Outfitter & Guide Service operating...
3
$270,000
Beautiful Wedding Venue and Bed & Breakfast in NH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Hampshire
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated, turnkey wedding venue and bed & breakfast located on 5.6 acres in the heart of New Hampshire’s beautiful seacoast. This well-established venue has...
6
$1,800,000
Immersive Art Experience Business in MSP Metro
Minnesota
Located in the MSP metro, this turnkey business provides an immersive experience that appeals to all ages. Guests leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a smile. It runs profitably with minimal staff...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $66,404
ICONIC AWARD WINNING NAPS GRILL. W/Rare Liquor and Gaming License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton, MT
Own a piece of Western Montana's charm with Naps Grill a renowned 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Montana. Nestled in the stunning Bitterroot Valley, near the breathtaking...
6
$3,900,000
Established Award Personalization Business Serving Greater Houston
Harris County, TX
Houston-area opportunity founded decades ago with a well-known and trusted name, this award personalization shop provides high-quality sports awards, academic trophies, promotional products, and...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $81,733
Well Established Party Rental Business
Pembroke Pines, FL
Well-established party rental business with 22 years of proven success in Pembroke Pines, FL. This turnkey operation has built an excellent reputation and loyal customer base since 2003, generating...
6
$105,000
Historic Wedding Venue
Franklin County, NC
This venue is a well-sought after wedding/event venue just outside of Raleigh, NC. This Historic home, wedding/event venue, is conveniently located in a bustling Downtown area, close to a few local...
6
$200,000
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.
