Bloomfield, CT
Step into a fully operational, beautifully maintained event space in the heart of Bloomfield, CT. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, Good Vibes Event is the perfect venue for birthdays, baby showers,...
Entertainment and Recreation Established Businesses For Sale
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Fully Branded Event Space in CT – Turnkey, Booked, and Priced to Sell
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$70,000
High-Demand Pool Service: Recurring Clients & Great Reviews
Melbourne, FL
This two-territory pool service franchise is growing fast, with revenue more than tripling since opening in 2022 and a loyal, referral-based customer base already in place. With limited local...
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$195,000
Successful Swim School with Recurring Revenue!
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This long-standing swim school offers consistent cash flow, two exclusive territories in high-demand family communities, and a trained team already in place. With more than a decade of brand presence...
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$375,000
Cash Flow: $88,204
Wedding and Event Center with over 10 acres
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dover, FL
For Sale: Hardeman’s Secret Gardens – Luxury Event Venue + Real Estate in Dover, Florida Business + Real Estate + Assets | Turnkey Operation | Bookings Through 2026 A rare opportunity to own one of...
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$6,490,000
Tribeca #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
Gaming and Billiards Game-Room/Pool-Hall
Union City, NJ
2,000 sf fully renovated upon launch, high end nine foot commercial Brunswick pool tables, high end Gaming PCs, foosball, PC VR virtual reality set up, PlayStation 5, ping pong, snack bar, commercial...
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$99,999
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
Elegant and High End Restaurant & Venue in the heart of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Venue has been open since March 2024 and the attached Restaurant is now Ready to go. IF you’re looking for more than just a kitchen—you want a creative partnership, a premium space, and a dynamic...
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$150,000
Tamarindo Costa Rica- Instant Dance club owner
Tamarindo
Own the Nightlife in Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Seize the chance to live your dream as the proud owner of a premier nightclub in the heart of Tamarindo! This turnkey opportunity includes everything you...
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$275,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Active Community Sports Business!
Greensburg, PA
Established N Zone Sports of America franchise serving Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, offering comprehensive youth and adult sports programming. This exciting community sports business generates...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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
Art Gallery Two to Three Hundred Year Old Collection
Delray Beach, FL
ANTIQUE MAPS RARE PRINTS Business Description Established antique art specializing in original 17th-19th century maps, prints, and artwork, operating successfully since 1999. This now unique...
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$86,000
Cash Flow: $14,400
Grocery store restaurant & Banquet Hall
Ingham County, MI
Indian grocery store and restaurant doing 1.5 m sales per year . Banquet hall doing 150000 a year . High margins . Call for more information...
$1,499,000
Dora Queen Luxury Paddlewheel
$595,000
Tavares, FL
Versatile Event Venue located in the heart of the Arts District
Las Vegas, NV
Profitable event venue with free parking in a popular location. Located just a few miles from the Strip and Convention Center. Operation is turn-key and you will receive everything you need to take...
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$110,000
Investment Opportunity *Price Improvement*
Georgia
Owner says to sell! Spent over $2.5M to build. If you built today, it would cost over $3M. Enter the dynamic and expanding entertainment sector by acquiring this established indoor family...
$1,700,000
Kayla Marling
Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate
Serving Licking County, OH
Shai Commercial Real Estate Ltd. was started in March 2003. Our founder, J. Park Shai III, established the real estate firm after working with Anderson Layman Company for over seven years. In July 2015, Brandon Hess joined the firm after serving 15 years in the food distribution industry. In 2018, Hess obtained his broker’s license and partnered with Shai forming Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Today, we are 100% dedicated to commercial real estate within: Brokerage, Development and Management. Our team of agents focuses on office, industrial, retail, flex, multi-family and land across the state of Ohio. At Shai · Hess we are committed to these core values: Confidentiality, Loyalty, Communication and Trust. Unlike most real estate companies, Shai · Hess operates as a full functioning team allowing all of our agents to work for the company’s clients. When we list a property, it is not listed with an individual, it is listed with the whole Shai · Hess Team. We are welcoming new clients and look forward to servicing all your real estate needs.
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Firearms Simulation Training Range Business
York County, PA
Fun and Unique business that is totally immersive in real life training scenarios for everyone from law enforcement and security professionals sharpening their skills, to professional shooters working...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $62,000
Rare Frame Shop Established 28 years 100% Absentee!
Bonita Springs, FL
Located in a high-volume major anchored Publix plaza, this Legacy frame shop is centrally located near art museums, furniture retailers, and interior designers. A well-maintained storefront with...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $74,900
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...
$7,385,906
Cash Flow: $1,342,894
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...
$12,592,877
Cash Flow: $2,289,614
Award Winning Hilltop Wedding Venue/key Manager In Place/408k Ebitda
Fort Worth, TX
AWARD WINNING WEDDING VENUE IN ROLLING HILLS IN NORTH TEXAS Highly-rated wedding venue with consistent booking demand. TYPICALLY EVENT DOES 100+ WEDDINGS ANNUALLY. Established in 2014 and...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $408,000
Established Soccer & Sports Training Business with Large Client Base
Colorado
This established soccer training business offers a social media following with thousands of followers, over 1,000 clients signed up in the system, and a reputation among the local soccer scene. Our...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Profitable Turnkey Classic American Restaurant Indoor & Outdoor Dining
Hunterdon County, NJ
Established American restaurant offering a rare combination of profitability, high visibility location, and significant growth potential. This turnkey operation has served customers continuously since...
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$2,100,000
Children's Play Space and After-School Care
North Carolina
Turnkey opportunity with a unique and thriving 10,000 sq. ft. indoor children’s party and play space. Opened in May 2023, this whimsically-themed facility has already earned recognition as one of the...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $75,771
Profitable Party & Event Rentals – Utah County
$348,000
Utah County, UT
25 Year Arizona Guided Tour Company
Arizona
Arizona/Laughlin Tours Reduced $100K. Well-Established Wonderful Fun business with Good Cash Flow! Family owned since 2014. They are recipient of (city) Community Achievement Award for Tourism. Owner...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $60,575
Established Luxury Wedding Venue with 20 acres of Lush Farmland
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulsa, OK
This stunning wedding and event venue presents an exceptional opportunity in the premium wedding venue market, strategically positioned minutes from a major metropolitan area. This turnkey operation...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $141,095
Successful E-bike Rental and Tour Business in the Florida Keys
Key Largo, FL
Established and successful e-bike rental and tour business for sale in the Upper Keys. Sale includes 22 top quality e-bikes; Pedego and Rad Power Bikes. Also included, all accessories; helmets, locks,...
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$50,000
Abrakadoodle (Art Enrichment Programs)
Virginia
Abrakadoodle is a mobile art program that specializes in children's art classes, camps, parties, and special events. We bring our art programs to public schools, charter/private schools, preschools,...
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$65,000
Event and Party Rental Business for Sale
Durango, CO
Established Event and Party Rental Business for Sale in Durango, Colorado This well-established party rental business has been serving the Four Corners region since 2003, building a strong reputation...
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$600,000
Restaurant-Bar In Willow Glens in San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
Great Opportunity to own this Bar-Restaurant in the Willow Glen area in San Jose. This Restaurant was totally renovated with permits in 2021 and it has lots of potential with plenty of parking space....
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$389,000
Profitable Maine Canoe Outfitter & Campground with Riverfront Home
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Francis, ME
Pelletier Campground & Canoe Outfitter - Saint Francis, Maine A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established, nearly 75-year-old canoe outfitting and campground business in northern Maine. This...
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$499,000
Wedding Venue and Home for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alabama
Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary property, offering not only a beautiful home but also a highly profitable wedding venue in the heart of South Alabama. If you dream of running a...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Turnkey Escape Room Center In Atlanta (Midtown)
Atlanta, GA
Escape Room Business for Sale – $349,000. Great Midtown Location Near Georgia Tech | 3 Premium Game Rooms | Turnkey Operation Here’s your chance to take over a well-established, high-quality escape...
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$349,000
A Massive Bounce Park, Delivering Family Entertainment
Woodbridge Township, CA
Incredible Business Opportunity – JoyJumps Bounce Park Step into ownership of a thriving seasonal (or year-round) business with massive potential for growth. Whether you’re looking to run a profitable...
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$350,000
130-Acre Venue Near Oxford, MS w/ $100k Cash and $0 out of pocket
$1,700,000
Bruce, MS
Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC
Los Angeles County, CA
*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...
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$975,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
World's Leading Winter Driving School and Marketing Company
Steamboat Springs, CO
orth America's first, foremost and most succesful winter driving school, automotive marketing and special events business. After 41 years, Rally Art Organization- rallyart.org operates the nation's...
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$1,999,000
Bradford Camps on Munsungan Lake
Ashland, ME
Legendary Bradford Camps, located on Munsungan Lake in the North Maine Woods, stands out as one of the oldest and best-established sporting camps of Maine. With roots tracing back to the 1890s,...
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$1,600,000
Jo Mary-Katahdin Region-North Maine Woods
Millinocket, ME
A turnkey legacy property in the Katahdin Region. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a private compound on 6.4 deeded acres with 3,300 feet of lake frontage in Maine’s Katahdin region. Located...
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$1,100,000
Successful Tour Boat in Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, FL
Turnkey, very easy to run business with partially absent owner (could be run by absentee owner). Unique business model brings plenty of customers and high profits, with very little work. This is the...
$1,100,000
TuCandela: Bar/Club BUSINESS for sale!
Kendall, FL
Established Kendall Bar & Nightclub - Exclusive Franchise Opportunity This profitable bar and nightclub presents a rare opportunity to acquire a successful franchise location that has operated...
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$1,499,999
Cash Flow: $393,139
2998 Hot Tub, Sauna, Pool, Water Sales & Services Dealer in Wi
Wisconsin
A well-established and profitable hot tub and water sales and services dealer in Wisconsin is available for purchase. This business has over four decades of success, several revenue sources, and a...
$613,900
Cash Flow: $203,000
Profitable Indoor Golf & Bar Franchise
Virginia
This indoor golf and entertainment venue in Central Virginia offers a turnkey opportunity to own a growing, franchise-backed business in the expanding experiential leisure sector. Opened in 2020, the...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $212,029
John Lindner
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving New York County, NY
Looking for businesses for sale in New York or want to sell your existing business? Sunbelt is the place to go to buy or sell a business. Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan, located in New York, NY, is one of approximately 300 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process.
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Virtual Reality Park
Cook County, IL
For sale is a very cool/unique virtual reality center. 6000sqf open area, brand new equipment, under warranty with support. Remodeled, everything new(floors, walls, wiring, HVAC). Very popular with...
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$195,000
Own a Game Truck Business – Fully Loaded, High Demand, Low Overhead
Modesto, CA
Professional mobile gaming business featuring a fully equipped 24-foot V-nose video game trailer serving the Modesto, CA market. This turnkey operation delivers entertainment directly to customers'...
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$30,000
Established Expo, Show and Event Planner
$765,000
Denver, CO
Live Music Wine Bar with Indoor & Outdoor Settings
Harris County, TX
Prime Location & Turnkey Facility Step into an oasis of refined taste and lively spirit—where every sip feels like a celebration. Anchored on the edge of an affluent neighborhood, our wine bar boasts...
$249,500
Cash Flow: $16,883
“Turn Your Passion Into Profit” Fishing Charter Business For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cruz Bay
Just Fish Charters is a well-established and reputable fishing charter business located in the beautiful St. John, Virgin Islands. Founded in 2018, it boasts a loyal clientele and a strong reputation...
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$425,000
Profitable Banquet/Event Hall w/ Upside Potential & 25% Down Payments
Houston, TX
BUDGET BUSINESS BROKERS: This Events Hall was founded in 2021 on 13,600 SF of a nice strip mall with spacious parking space in NW Houston. The venue hosts celebrations ranging from Quinceañeras, Sweet...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $111,700
Gymnastics school for kids
King County, WA
This school has been teaching kids non-competitive gymnastics for over 30 years and the owner is ready to pass the reins to someone new. This is a turn-key business with active clients and growing...
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$35,000
Lake of Bays Resort | 16 Units | Commercial Zoning | Sleeping for 66
Dwight, ON
LAKE OF BAYS WATERFRONT RESORT in MUSKOKA - TURNKEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Prime Muskoka resort property featuring 16 fully operational rental units on 3.25 acres with 300 feet of pristine Lake of...
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$5,595,000
Gaming parlor /restaurant/bar for lease
Sandwich, IL
established gaming parlor established puerto rican restaurant full bar...
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$65,000
Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salinas, CA
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...
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$4,500,000
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.
