Newport, RI
Established in 2005, Scooter World has been a leader in the Newport market for nearly two decades, consistently outperforming competitors and delivering 20 years of profitability. Operating seasonally...
Entertainment and Recreation Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Ride Into Profits! Own Newport’s Favorite Scooter Rental Business
$1,195,000
Cash Flow: $365,738
#1 Nationwide Provider of Claw Machines & Amusement Equipment
Lee County, FL
This well-established, nationwide claw machine and amusement equipment retailer offers buyers a complete turnkey opportunity backed by proven location-placement systems and a highly engaged customer...
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$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
Own a Fun and Rewarding Kids Soccer Program Low Overhead High Impact
Utah County, UT
Own a Proven Youth Sports Business in Your Community! Soccer Stars Territory Available – Exclusive Franchise Opportunity Are you passionate about sports, child development, and building a meaningful...
6
$85,000
Huge turnkey Lakefront Restaurant
Lebanon, TN
Rare opportunity to own one of the five marina restaurants on Central Tennessee's largest recreational lake! In 2023 this restaurant got a million dollar facelift that included a beautiful 120 cap...
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$525,000
Cash Flow: $172,000
Idaho’s Only American Poolplayers Association Franchise
Idaho
Idaho's Only American Poolplayers Association Franchise - Established Entertainment Business Opportunity This unique franchise opportunity represents Idaho's exclusive APA pool league operating in...
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$160,000
Turn-Key Premier Indoor Golf Facility in the East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
TURN-KEY PREMIER INDOOR GOLF FACILITY IN THE EAST BAY Established in 2021, this fully operational indoor golf facility represents an exceptional opportunity in Contra Costa County's thriving golf...
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$325,000
Owner Absentee - Axe Throwing and Entertainment Space
Kissimmee, FL
This fully turnkey entertainment business has operated successfully for 4+ years and built a strong reputation as one of Central Florida’s most unique attractions. The sale includes everything needed...
$139,987
Cash Flow: $30,000
Turn-Key Coastal Carolinas Party Rental Business
Wilmington, NC
Well-established party rental business opportunity for sale. This coastal Carolinas business has a strong reputation, has been operating for over ten years, and has many recurring clients. This...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $79,949
Turnkey Popular Event Hall
Marietta, GA
The popular REYES EVENT HALL has accommodations for every type of event to suit your needs. Quince Anos, Weddings, Baby Showers, Graduation Party, Corporate Events, Training, 1st Communion, Bar...
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$600,000
Cash Flow: $226,500
Turn-Key Rage Room business in Durham, NC Rage,paint,mobile
Durham, NC
Turnkey Rage Room & Splatter Paint Business – Durham, NC Step into one of the most exciting entertainment ventures in North Carolina! This fully equipped Rage Room and Splatter Paint experience is...
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$130,000
Cash Flow: $230,186
Equipment Rental
Georgia
A locally owned RV rental business in Georgia, specializing in travel trailer rentals and full setup for events at the nearby fairgrounds. Most rentals are short-term, serving event attendees or...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $130,424
40 year established Frame and Art Store
Englishtown, NJ
Well established frame and decor store with large database of customers. After 40 years owner is retiring. In one of the busiest strip center in the county (Hobby Lobby, Kohls etc..). Selling business...
$199,000
Northern Arizona Tour Company #3389
Yavapai County, AZ
Does tours of Sedona, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and all the Northern Arizona attractions. Easy to grow business. For more info call GoldStar Business Brokers....
$59,000
Cash Flow: $25,000
Video Lottery Deli
$165,000
Tigard, OR
Turnkey Operating Art Studio & Gallery- Franchise Resale
Naples, FL
We are not your typical art studio! Don't think brushes; think cups of paint, canvases saturated in bright colors and sparkling metallics. Imagine the possibilities. Our students leave with smiles on...
$175,000
Turnkey Axe Throwing Biz – Semi-Absentee
Martin, TN
Established axe-throwing and entertainment venue operating since 2020 in Martin, TN. This turnkey business offers a unique recreational experience in Weakley County with minimal owner involvement...
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$38,000
Russell Kitzberger
KW Commercial & Business Brokers Seven Hills Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Taking a consultative and advisory approach, I help main street and lower middle market businesses with sales, acquisitions, and mergers, particularly those involving Commercial Real Estate locations or leases. The commercial real estate and business brokerage group is dedicated to providing strategic solutions for business owners. With a deep understanding of the market, industry trends, and financial intricacies, we specialize in facilitating seamless transactions for business sales, with deep expertise in strategic property and asset positioning, dispositions, and lease back to new ownership. Our team and network of seasoned professionals brings extensive experience in business sales, commercial real estate brokerage, investment advisory, and business mergers & acquisitions, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet their unique goals. We specialize in working with business owners (sellers and buyers) maximizing value and delivering exceptional results.
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Youth Sports Program for All Age Ranges, Multiple Sports
Cherry Hill, NJ
Imagine owning a thriving youth sports program that brings joy to families while delivering strong financial returns. This business in Cherry Hill has been successfully serving the community with...
$168,900
Cash Flow: $152,603
Axe Throwing Entertainment Venue
Camp Hill, PA
This unique axe-throwing business offers a highly interactive and memorable entertainment experience for individuals and groups. Located in the greater Harrisburg area, the venue provides a modern,...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $12,248
Profitable Airsoft Shooting Range in High-Traffic Shopping Center
Mesquite, TX
Fun, Family-Friendly Attraction This business offers an indoor airsoft shooting range where guests safely fire tethered rifles at resettable targets in a themed environment. It’s a family-friendly...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $67,140
13-Year Profitable Zipline Park + 83 Acres of Prime Development Land
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Makanda, IL
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is a profitable, outdoor adventure business and eco-tourism property located in the heart of Southern Illinois. Established in 2013, this award-winning canopy tour has built...
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$1,399,000
Charming Vintage Boutique in Thriving Plaza District
Oklahoma City, OK
Step into one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved vintage shops. Magoo’s Attic has become a staple in the Plaza District, known for its carefully curated mix of vintage fashion, eclectic furniture, quirky...
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$75,000
Escape Room For Sale
Fontana, CA
Turnkey opportunity! Selling a fully built and operational 5-room escape room, with each room uniquely themed and designed by the owners. Everything in the building stays — all props, puzzles, décor,...
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $9,000
Acquire Two Turnkey, Top-Performing Family Entertainment Centers
Wayne County, MI
This is a rare opportunity to acquire two of the top-performing locations in a nationally recognized Family Entertainment franchise. Strategically located in high-traffic areas of Northwest Ohio and...
$5,212,623
Cash Flow: $1,022,083
Acquire Two Turnkey, Top-Performing Family Entertainment Centers
Cuyahoga County, OH
This is a rare opportunity to acquire two of the top-performing locations in a nationally recognized Family Entertainment franchise. Strategically located in high-traffic areas of Northeast Ohio, both...
$9,068,248
Cash Flow: $1,778,088
eSport and Education Facility/Center
$150,000
New York
Wyoming Camera Outfitters-Downtown Casper and Jackson Wy
Casper, WY
Explore a top-tier camera and photography store offering premium equipment and services, with two strategically located branches in Wyoming—one in Casper and another in Jackson Hole, managed by...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Top-Rated, Highly Profitable NJ Escape Room - 30%+ SDE Margin
Essex County, NJ
Consistent Organic Revenue, Prime Highway-Access, Attractive Lease and Clear Growth Potential. One of New Jersey’s highest-rated escape rooms is now available. This profitable, manager-friendly...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $154,879
Two Profitable Turnkey Miami ATV Tour Companies-5 Star Reviews
Quail Heights, FL
An exciting opportunity to acquire two thriving ATV and UTV tour rental businesses located in Miami, one of the most visited destinations in the U.S. Xplor ATV Tours and Osuna Off Road Adventures have...
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$400,000
Night Club/Bar/Restaurant/Venue in North Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Large NYC Night Club and Restaurant with 2 dance floors, a large state-of-the-art sound system, and a mezzanine. This has been a discotheque in one form or another for at least 4 decades. Has a...
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$750,000
Inflatable Park Experience Franchise based in the DC Metro Area
Montgomery County, MD
Unique opportunity to own a franchise based in the DC metro area that provides the ultimate inflatable park experience. This business is much more than just renting a bounce house in the backyard for...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $196,816
Art Company for Sale
Alberta
This Alberta-based company operates a dual-division business model that combines a curated fine art gallery with a specialized art production and printing division. The gallery offers a proprietary...
$3,370,000
Cash Flow: $572,000
10 Year Cannabis Music & Art Festival - Oregon HEMPFEST since 2015
Oakland, OR
Established Cannabis Music & Art Festival - Oregon HEMPFEST This turnkey festival business represents a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established cannabis-themed entertainment event that has...
$40,000
Top-Rated River Tour Business – Homosassa, FL
Citrus County, FL
HIGHLY RESPECTED BOAT TOUR business for sale on West Central Florida Coast. Select from multiple tours showcasing Manatees and Dolphins in scenic river setting. In season book a scallop excursion and...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Authentic Café & Lounge w Full Kitchen
Suffolk County, NY
LISTING ID # 37221 Authentic Café & Lounge. Price reduced. Very popular on social media, including Google. This little jewel is located in a busy shopping center with ample parking. They are unlike...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Luxury Bonfire Beach Business
Walton County, FL
Experience the magic of Florida’s Emerald Coast with this established luxury beach bonfire service located in beautiful Santa Rosa Beach. This turnkey business is known for creating unforgettable...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $127,000
Hospitality Bed N Breakfast in Prime Location
$2,300,000
Hot Springs, AR
Unique Lounge w/ Live Events in New York
Suffolk County, NY
LISTING ID # 35927 Unique Lounge w/ Live Events! Price Reduced! Only open 5 days per week for 5 hours per day due to family illness! This is a cozy, comfortable, inviting place to meet, relax, make...
$88,000
Cash Flow: $56,000
100% Absentee Family Entertainment Center
New Haven County, CT
Owner must sell! A highly profitable, 100% Absentee family entertainment center is for sale in Connecticut. The potential of this facility is tremendous, as the business is just a few years old and...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Profitable Youth Sports Program with Flexible Schedule
Knoxville, TN
Imagine owning a business that brings joy to kids while delivering consistent profits. This established youth sports program in Knoxville has been creating smiles and building revenue for over a year,...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $146,894
Trophy Agri-Tourism Farm, Event Venue, Farm-to-Table Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
State College, PA
RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm in Patton Township, State College, Pennsylvania is not a traditional restaurant or agri-tourism farm sale ; it is the acquisition of a unique, landmark "Trophy Property"...
$3,950,000
Cash Flow: $62,500
Martial Arts Business for Sale in New York
Queens County, NY
LISTING ID # 36779 An established and highly respected martial arts business in Queens County, New York, is now available for acquisition. With an asking price of $640,000, this 4,000 sq. ft. facility...
$615,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Turnkey E-Bike Business in Prime South Bay Location
Redondo Beach, CA
This turnkey e-bike business offers a rare opportunity to step into a thriving, community-focused operation in a prime Southern California coastal market. As an authorized Pedego dealer, the store...
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$195,000
Cash Flow: $495,000
Buy for < Inventory Cost! Vegas Swim and Dance, Retail!
Clark County, NV
Specialty retail store dedicated to providing high quality swimwear, swim gear and custom accessories. store offers a curated selection of products from trusted brands known for comfort, performance...
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$75,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Historic Bowling Center with Loyal Following and Streamlined Oper
Worcester County, MA
With a legacy spanning over 135 years, this historic bowling center is a staple in its community and a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking both tradition and potential. The business operates with a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $106,974
Paige Mansfield
Premier Commercial
Serving Barnstable County, MA
Premier Commercial, is a commercial and residential brokerage and services firm with a simple mission: Provide stellar client service by staying at least ten steps ahead of the market at all times. Clients work with Premier Commercial repeatedly because they trust that the Premier team knows what it takes to get the deal done. Premier Commercial understands the business landscape and the key players of Cape Cod and its surrounding regions better than any other firm. They understand the importance of building long-term relationships and the value of communicating with clients and partners across whatever platform will be most effective.
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#1 Amusement machine Re-Seller w/ Strategic Location Services
McHenry County, IL
This established nationwide equipment retail business offers buyers a turnkey solution backed by proven placement strategies and a highly engaged customer community. The business specializes in...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
Mobile Cigar Lounge & Inventory
Price: $55,000 | Dodge Ram 350 Truck Available Separately at Discount Own a Rolling Empire of Elegance and Profit Step into a rare opportunity with the LSV Mobile Cigar Lounge, a 32-foot luxury...
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$55,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Iconic DT Tinley Restaurant and entertainment establishment for sale.
$550,000
Cook County, IL
Established Marathon Jet Ski Tour Business: High Growth Opportunity
Marathon, FL
An exceptional opportunity to acquire Legendary Jet Skis Marathon LLC, a well-established and highly-rated jet ski and kayak tour company located in the heart of the Florida Keys. Strategically...
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$145,000
275k Established boat and Jetski rental in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
Established Boat and Jetski Rental Business - Clearwater, FL This thriving watercraft rental operation offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Florida's premier beach destinations. Established in...
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$275,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Fun, Profitable Art Studio for a great price!
Winter Springs, FL
Highlights: Proven franchise model with strong brand recognition Fully turnkey operation – all staff in place Support & Training: Full franchise training provided by Hawaii Fluid Art corporate,...
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$285,000
Tribeca, New York City, #1 Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
New York, NY
This business is FUN and REWARDING in so many ways. Our customers visit our studio because we provide a carefree escape to relax, unwind, recreate and enjoyment. This is a great opportunity to own and...
$650,000
EBITDA: $135,000
A stable and well-loved business with a devoted customer base
Waterbury Village Historic District, VT
Imagine providing a high-quality product and service to the community while helping to shape the cultural experience in Waterbury, Vermont. Axel's is a cornerstone in the community where people find...
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$190,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Thriving Key West Charter Fleet with 4 Boats and Established Brand
Key West, FL
Take the helm of a well-established, profitable charter business in one of the most sought-after destinations in the world – Key West! Barefoot Billy's Charters offers a diverse range of high-demand,...
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$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Established Bowling Alley For Sale in Valdosta, GA (40+ year history)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valdosta, GA
Established Bowling Alley For Sale in Valdosta, GA (40+ year history) This family-owned bowling center represents a rare opportunity to acquire the only publicly accessible bowling facility in...
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$3,200,000
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.
