Atlanta, GA
$1,400,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,400,000
Highland, IN
$999,900
San Antonio, TX
$975,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Homestead, FL
$4,900,000
Clark County, NV
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$45,000,000
DeKalb County, GA
$250,000
Minnesota
$150,000
Kapolei, HI
$370,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $433,732
St. Johns County, FL
$125,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,329,000
$20,000,000
$250,000
Orange County, IN
Fresno, CA
$90,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$985,000
Trevin Rasmussen
Bristol Group
Serving Ada County, ID
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Langley, WA
$50,000
Houston, TX
$150,000
New Jersey
$5,600,000
Willimantic, CT
$179,900
Marion County, OR
$450,000
Saint Louis, MO
$225,000
Wayne County, MI
$20,000
Collin County, TX
$359,000
$80,000
Richmond, VA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aitkin, MN
$285,000
Chicago, IL
$1,850,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
$2,000,000
Wilmington, NC
$39,800
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$1,800,000
Hollywood, CA
$1,000,000
Chester County, PA
$300,000
Montgomery County, TX
$165,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Suburban, IL
$9,999,000
$199,000
Prescott Valley, AZ
Norfolk County, MA
$300,000
Asheville, NC
$99,000
Illinois
$630,000
Houston, TX
$152,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,250,000
Key Biscayne, FL
$250,000
Lee County, FL
$547,643
California
$225,000
Malcom Hay
Tri-County Business Brokers
Serving Marion County, FL
St. Augustine, FL
$199,000
Broward County, FL
$189,000
$600,000
Tampa, FL
$1,249,863
Minnesota
$1,950,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$169,000
Dallas, TX
$436,000
Santa Fe, NM
$2,400,000
Ontario
$4,000,000
Washington, DC
$900,000
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.