Waco, TX
Established in 2015, The Waco Escape Rooms is a well-known, turnkey entertainment business located in the heart of Waco, Texas. As one of the first escape room experiences in Central Texas, the...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $143,596
Waco, TX
Established in 2015, The Waco Escape Rooms is a well-known, turnkey entertainment business located in the heart of Waco, Texas. As one of the first escape room experiences in Central Texas, the...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $143,596
San Diego, CA
Sea Monkey Adventures LLC is a fully operational and well reviewed sailing charter company based in beautiful San Diego Bay. The business offers private sailing excursions aboard a 2002 Hunter 356 and...
$135,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Middlesex County, NJ
An exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated, approximately 30,000 sq ft building in Central Jersey — just minutes from New York City. * 200-seat fully functioning restaurant * 4 banquet...
$6,750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
RED-HOT FULLY NUDE ADULT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – PRIME NORTH HOLLYWOOD LOCATION Confidential Opportunity to Own One of the Most Exclusive Gentlemen’s Clubs in Los Angeles Step into the lucrative world of...
$2,999,999
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
San Diego, CA
? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Grand Blanc, MI
This is a well-established, turn-key DIY creative studio where guests make personalized wood projects in a fun, social setting. The space blends hands-on crafting with a relaxed, upscale...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $23,000
Middlesex, NJ
Mobile, refurbished retrofitted full-size school but that rolls up to local daycares/preschools/nursery school, camps, birthday parties, and special events bringing the fitness FUN to young children....
$115,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arcade Monsters is a dynamic and rapidly growing multi-location family entertainment center brand, uniquely blending immersive arcade gaming, themed art environments, high-quality food and beverage...
$50,000,000
Cash Flow: $6,000,000
Norwalk, CT
EXCEPTIONAL FULLY BUILT OUT TATTOO PARLOR IN THE HEART OF SONO Prime Location on Washington Street - Norwalk, CT This turnkey tattoo parlor presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur...
$10,000
North Hampton, NH
Off the Wall Kidz presents an exceptional franchise opportunity in the thriving indoor family entertainment sector. This well-established business, operating since 2018, has created a premier...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
Brooklyn, NY
Event hall for sale Perfect for catering hall / dance club / live music venue Recent lease renewal - over 15 years remaining on lease 5000 sq-foot event hall room development rights for 2nd hall in...
$1,000,000
Toronto, ON
**Profitable Cannabis Store for Quick Sale – Scarborough, ON **Turnkey | Fast-Growing | Absentee-Run | Priced to Sell** **Flowers Cannabis** is a fully licensed, locally owned dispensary established...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
$350,000
Richmond County, NY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corning, NY
This is one of two businesses we own on the property. Our plan is to subdivide and keep our event center for 1-3 more years. Although we would entertain a deal for both businesses now. We built the...
$650,000
Portland, ME
Great opportunity for an individual or a company looking to expand their corporate services. We do business in all 50 States providing Virtual Reality Entertainment or the ability for a company to...
$193,140
Claudia Smith
Murphy Business Northwest, Inc
Serving King County, WA
Murphy is a highly respected national business brokerage firm with global reach! We have sold nearly every type of business in every industry! Our experience as business brokers, outstanding level of knowledge, and our broad network of business contacts assure your ultimate satisfaction. We manage a comprehensive range of services that includes: Sales of privately held businesses Mergers and acquisitions Business valuations Appraisals of machinery and equipment Commercial real estate and business consulting And more…
Orange County, IN
Blueberry Hill Estate — Two Locations with Multiple Options Step into a world of romance, rejuvenation, and opportunity at Blueberry Hill Estate. Renowned for its breathtaking gardens, hilltop venues,...
$250,000
Richmond, VA
Unique Fire Truck Experience Business - Richmond, VA Play RVA presents an exceptional opportunity to own the only fire truck experience business in the greater Richmond area. This established...
$80,000
Prescott Valley, AZ
Established Indoor Batting Cage Facility - Northern Arizona's Premier Baseball & Softball Training Destination This profitable entertainment business represents a unique investment opportunity as the...
$199,000
Tampa, FL
Own your own pro team and be part of the fastest-growing professional basketball league in the U.S. – The Basketball League (TBL). Two ownership opportunities are available: Option 1: Acquire the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Oxford County, ME
An exceptional turn-key investment opportunity to own a highly profitable, state-of-the-art bowling alley and arcade in a four-season tourist area of Western Maine. This venue features cutting-edge...
$4,450,000
Available in Multiple Locations
America's fastest growing youth sports franchise offering 3 huge revenue streams! As a business centered around sports for kids, N Zone Sports franchisees organize and manage youth sports leagues and instructional sports camps at daycare centers and schools within a protected territory.
$50,000
Independence, MO
Established Indoor Playcenter Near Kaufman & Arrowhead This family-owned indoor playcenter represents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving children's entertainment industry. Located in...
Cash Flow: $149,837
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Las Vegas, NV
Longstanding helicopter flight school located in Las Vegas...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
$275,000
New Buffalo, MI
Gilbert, AZ
Modern Indoor Golf Facility – Fully operational with 3 Trackman simulator bays, 4 flat-screen TVs, custom bar tops, and lounge seating in a premium, modern space. Proven Franchise Model – Includes...
$650,000
Miami Beach, FL
Profitable and Turnkey Yacht Charter Business operating out of the Miami Beach Marina with over 200 annual charters. Includes a beautiful, well maintained, and fully equipped, 2005 Sea Ray 500,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Kennebec County, ME
After five years of operating a small, Maine-based business designing, building, and selling picnic table boats (primarily in New England), I am in search of a creative, business-minded person or...
$65,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Established 38 years ago with a perfect safety record and repeater base. 2021 is the best year yet and 2022 looks even better with Covid not having a negative effect on bookings. The boat is perfect...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minocqua, WI
Gross sales of 1.6 to 1.9 million a year. Opportunity to own a cornerstone to the Lakeland area business community. 25+ years as one of the top bait and tackle shops in the Minocqua area, (RATED #5 IN...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Tampa, FL
Passionate about craft beer or food and dreaming of owning your own business—without quitting your day job? This is your chance to take over an established, highly rated City Brew Tours & FlavorWalk...
$37,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established adult entertainment club with over 30 years of successful operation. This fully nude gentlemen’s club is the only one of its kind in the city, offering a...
$2,199,999
Available in Multiple Locations
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trenton, NJ
The 'Oasis Island of Terror' Haunted Attraction has been in business for 12+ years. It features 3 haunts including a 1.5 mile walk. There is substantial potential upside possible for a sophisticated...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Louisville, CO
Imagine owning your own business that is low stress and involves building Lego sets or helping others find their happy place in a special Lego set that they can enjoy building or playing with. Own a...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
$1,500,000
Ashburn, VA
Fullerton, CA
Comic Book Hideout Inc. has been bringing comics, art, music & joy to the greater So-Cal area for nearly 13 years! This highly accredited shop as won "Small Business of the Year" from the CA State...
$400,000
Ellicott City, MD
Do you want to own a thriving, profitable and fun business with positive cash flow from day one? If so, then this is the business for you! The premier paint and sip studio in Maryland is for sale, at...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
$60,000
Pompano Beach, FL
Beautifully updated Fort Lauderdale area nightclub available for sale! Large VIP rooms, bottle service, and newly updated LED lights throughout the club. Full kitchen and bar to support special events...
$1,500,000
Humble, TX
Turn Every Day Into a Celebration—Own Fall Creek/Humble’s Premier Kids’ Salon, Spa & Party Store! Bring sparkle, style, and smiles to your community with a business that makes every child feel like a...
$125,000
Virginia Beach County, VA
Founded in 2018, this business is a premier experiential entertainment venue located in the heart of Virginia Beach, Virginia. With over 7,400 square feet of immersive entertainment space, it offers a...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $191,746
Canton Twp, MI
Soft plastic lure manufacturer, owning all of our high production molds. Developer and owner of The O-Wacky Tool plus accessories. All...
$375,000
Orlando, FL
An exceptional opportunity awaits with this package of two thriving nightlife venues located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. With financing available for qualified buyers. this is an accessible and...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $582,910
Chase Busenbark
First Choice Southeast
Serving St. Louis County, MO
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Tampa, FL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly respected Model & Talent Agency that has been a cornerstone of the entertainment, modeling and advertising industries in the Southeast...
$415,000
California
This business is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Step into a fully operational guide company actively serving customers in 8 different beautiful parks and recreational areas in Southern California...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $117,087
$165,000
Scottsdale, AZ
Mount Arlington, NJ
Youth soccer business is 2 years old and in growth mode. 90%+ renewal rate with clients and poised to explode in 2026 with the arrival of the World Cup. Low overhead, no brick and mortar office, all...
$250,000
New York
This children's play facility features a spacious play area equipped with a three-story jungle gym, indoor rides, and a dedicated wall-climbing section. The on-site café offers a variety of food and...
$379,000
Cash Flow: $123,745
Glendora, CA
DriveByMyParty is a fully operational and well-branded party rental and events company, now available for purchase. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur ready to step into a proven business...
$120,000
Fairfield, CT
A long-standing gay bar in Fairfield, Connecticut is available for lease. The owner plans to retire. The business has been operating for more than twelve years and is offered as a turnkey operation,...
$150,000
New Hampshire
*Business Location Confidential to Protect Seller & Seller Employees. Business located in New England.* This highly profitable entertainment route business has been operating continuously since 1990,...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $245,000
Bradenton, FL
N Zone Sports Gulf Coast – Turnkey Youth Sports Franchise in Bradenton, FL N Zone Sports Gulf Coast presents a turnkey youth sports franchise opportunity in the high-demand Bradenton, FL market. This...
$75,000
Honolulu County, HI
Established Private Tour Company - Solid Cash Flow with Excellent Reputation This well-established tour company has been successfully serving Oahu visitors since 2013, building a strong reputation in...
$440,000
Cash Flow: $255,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St Thomas
This is an opportunity to purchase an established luxury charter business that has earned a stellar reputation in the growing yacht tourism trade. This is a trademarked business with a professionally...
$990,000
Sturgis, SD
2 full restaurants, fully equipped, several inside bars. 12 outside bars, 1 small stage, 1 large stage. In the heart of the Sturgis Bike rally. Large covered pavilion for concerts, indoor bull riding...
$4,400,000
Sierra Vista, AZ
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Urban Axe Yard presents a rare opportunity to acquire Sierra Vista's premier axe throwing and entertainment venue. Established in 2022, this profitable business generates $405,030 in...
$500,000
North Kansas City, MO
Established party rental business Carnival Times presents an exceptional opportunity in North Kansas City's entertainment industry. Operating since 2000, this profitable enterprise has built a strong...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $97,693
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.