Essex County, NJ
$325,000
Essex County, NJ
$325,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plymouth, PA
$690,000
Yavapai County, AZ
$59,000
Tallahassee, FL
$75,000
Round Rock, TX
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Collins, NY
$1,250,000
Worcester County, MA
$250,000
Crofton, MD
$100,000
Belmont, NC
$50,000
Shushan, NY
$149,900
Las Vegas, NV
$1,275,000
Tujunga, CA
$700,000
$1,650,000
Thomson, IL
Sarpy County, NE
$300,000
Kissimmee, FL
$150,000
Richard Appleton
First Choice Business Brokers- Hickory NC
Serving Catawba County, NC
First Choice Business Brokers specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses buy and sell. $12.5 Billion in sales and current listings to date. First Choice is a leading business sales organization with a national network of brokers and agents. FCBB focuses on providing professional and efficient services to both buyers and sellers, assisting them through the entire process of business transactions.
Middlesex County, MA
$350,000
Katy, TX
$295,000
Tennessee
$565,000
Long Beach, CA
$100,000
Johnson County, KS
$225,000
Nashville, TN
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waco, TX
$2,525,000
Nassau County, NY
$225,000
Olmsted Falls, OH
Bastrop, TX
$4,299,000
Kitsap County, WA
$175,000
Pacific Coast
$899,000
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Newark, OH
$95,000
Frederick County, VA
$1,100,000
Concord, NC
$135,000
Cumming, GA
$130,000
Tulsa County, OK
$50,000
Wickenburg, AZ
$800,000
$7,000,000
Las Vegas, NV
Chino, CA
$135,000
Charlotte, NC
$105,000
Louisiana
Clayton, NC
$450,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$600,000
San Antonio, TX
$500,000
Will County, IL
$560,000
Queens County, NY
$10,000,000
Peyton Ballard
Selah Directive Consulting Solutions
Serving Fayette County, WV
Selah Directive Consulting Solutions, LLC is a purpose-driven business advisory and brokerage firm specializing in thoughtful, strategic transitions for owner-led businesses. We guide entrepreneurs, family businesses, and founders through the complex process of buying or selling a business—ensuring each deal is rooted in integrity, strategy, and stewardship. With a deep understanding of Appalachian markets and beyond, Selah Directive helps clients unlock the full value of their business while preparing it for a successful next chapter. Whether you're looking to exit well or acquire with confidence, we provide fractional executive insight, valuation support, targeted buyer outreach, and hands-on transaction management. At Selah, we believe every business transition is more than a deal—it’s a legacy move. Let’s make it meaningful. Learn more at selahdirective.com.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brazil, IN
$1,500,000
Alabama
$7,500
$295,000
Odessa, TX
Breckenridge, CO
$1,200,000
Duluth, GA
$1,200,000
Louisiana
$165,000
New Jersey
$350,000
Sacramento County, CA
$2,650,000
Skagit County, WA
$300,000
Pinellas County, FL
$4,750,000
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.