Wheaton, IL
Established Balloon & Event Décor Store for Sale – Owner Retiring ROCK BOTTOM PRICE: 24K reduction from 48K to 24K. Option to - "Lease the place and Start Fresh" is also available. An exciting...
Entertainment and Recreation Established Businesses For Sale
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Profitable Business with 28 years of goodwill for Sale!
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$24,000
Highly Profitable Unique Mobile Bartending Events booked for 2026!
Tampa, FL
This established mobile bartending service operates as a comprehensive event solutions provider in the Tampa, Florida market, serving Citrus County and surrounding regions. The company has developed a...
$96,900
Cash Flow: $62,000
Exclusive Charlotte Entertainment Concept – Now Available for Purchase
Charlotte, NC
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing experiential hospitality brand in one of the Southeast’s most dynamic urban growth markets. With strong cash flow, a loyal customer base, and a...
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$3,650,000
EBITDA: $930,000
Luxury Rental Marketplace | Mansions, Yachts, Exotic Cars & Concierge
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents a Global Marketplace for Luxury Rentals with a High-Touch Concierge experience. This online marketplace caters to those seeing a luxury experience, providing a wide assortment...
$1,815,000
Cash Flow: $483,848
Well-Established Fishing Gear Brand w/ Inventory Included
Nassau County, FL
This well-established retailer specializes in high-quality freshwater fishing rods, reels, and accessories. With nearly a decade in operation, the company has developed a trusted reputation among...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $25,243
Successful historic bar with property for sale--DISCOUNTED PRICE
Brevard County, FL
Imagine yourself behind the bar of this beloved 30-year institution that's become a cornerstone of the Space Coast community! You'll love stepping into a turnkey operation where the hard work has...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable Touring, Entertainment, and Transportation Business
Duval County, FL
This unique passenger touring and transportation business provides fun, safe, and eco-friendly mobility services for groups, events, and private rentals. Operating with a fleet of specialty vehicles...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $66,127
Live Music & Entertainment Venue – Event Space
Bergen County, NJ
Here is your chance to own one of New Jersey’s leading entertainment venues. The venue located in affluent Bergen County is known for its diverse lineup of national and local bands, large stage, and a...
$649,000
Turnkey Zero Latency VR, Escape Room & Axe Throwing Center – Austin
Austin, TX
Step into a business that is already built, already earning, and still running at a fraction of its potential. Price is negotiable for the right buyer. This South Austin VR entertainment center...
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$650,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Profitable & Established Creative Art Studio, 100% Absentee Owner
Cary, NC
Are you ready to own an exciting, established business in the Triangle Area? This immersive art studio business is perfectly positioned on a highly trafficked corner with lots of visibility. Open...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Semi-Absentee Creative Studio w/ Classes, Events & #7 Liq. License
Gilbert, AZ
This profitable creative event studio offers painting classes, specialty workshops, kids camps, private events, and on-site beer and wine service through an included, highly valuable Series 7 liquor...
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$170,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Niche Online Business With a Retail Presence
New York County, NY
Established, Specialty online business with a retail presence that has served a passionate fanbase worldwide for decades. This business has an extensive inventory of original vintage material and...
$425,000
Upscale Dallas Nightclub – $2.2M Revenue, $900K+ Cash Flow
Dallas, TX
Lava Lounge Dallas - Premier Nightlife Venue in Oak Lawn Step into Dallas's most electrifying nightlife experience with Lava Lounge, an established and highly profitable turnkey nightclub in the heart...
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$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $899,630
Swings-N-Things Fun Park (12+ Acres)
Olmsted Falls, OH
Profitable Kids Enrichment Franchise - Passive Owner
Dutchess County, NY
This business is currently run absentee and is an ideal opportunity for an owner who wants to lead a feel-good, community-focused operation. Located in Dutchess County, NY, this established kids’...
$329,000
Cash Flow: $83,407
Fully Staffed Downtown Orlando Bar
Orlando, FL
This is a well-established and stylish bar located in the heart of Downtown Orlando’s entertainment district, known for its energetic nightlife, curated weekly events, and upscale yet approachable...
$249,000
Michael Stavrinakis
Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage
Serving Charleston County, SC
Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Specializing in food & beverage related busi With over 3 decades of relative industry experience, Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Michael was recently awarded the #2 broker award for our enitre newtwork of brokers of about 180 brokers spanning the USA and 19 Countries abroad. Specializing franchise and independent business resales and start ups Michael’s first hand experience as a restauranteur, former franchisor and current franchisee ads the absolute relative exprience and knowledge to help his clients find the perfect matcha and grow a successful business. Count on Michel to work with you on every step of the sale & purchase process. Let’s chat now click here: https://shorturl.at/bgkN5 Let’s Connect via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstavrinakis/ or book a call on Michael’s calendar here: https://calendly.com/mstavrinakis/intro-call
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New National Lacrosse League Ownership For Sale
New York, NY
Asking price ($3M) is for 50% ownership in the league – smaller ownership purchases will be considered. Individual franchises are also for sale for $2M each. The league is expected to generate revenue...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $14,509
Scanlon Gallery & Custom Framing
Ketchikan, AK
Continue the legacy of Ketchikan's most iconic gallery, serving the community for over 50 years in the same premier downtown location. This profitable, year-round business offers a truly turn-key...
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$350,000
Top Rated Escape Room for sale
Greeley, CO
This top-rated escape room business in Greeley, Colorado presents an exceptional owner-operator opportunity in the thriving entertainment industry. Established in 2016, this turnkey operation has...
4
$129,000
Sports Academy with Operations in Two Location
Jefferson City, MO
Here's your chance to own a sports training academy in two Missouri locations. The company operates 24 teams that train together and compete. Through its two facilities, it provides instruction,...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $281,041
Buy established indoor golf facility with top of the line equipment.
Concord, NC
Superior Indoor Golf is a top-of-the-line indoor golf facility. We have the best, most accurate launch monitors in the golfing industry. We have 4 bays fitted with Foresight equipment. We also have 7...
$200,000
Established Kauai Sport Fishing Charter | Turnkey & Ready to Operate
Lihue, HI
Own a Turnkey Charter Business in Paradise – Apex Charters, Inc., Kauai Dreaming of owning a successful business in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations? Apex Charters, Inc., located on...
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$449,000
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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$449,000
Turnkey Semi-Absentee Kids Play Center, $90K Income, Cash Flow 1st Day
Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, semi-absentee children’s indoor play center in Colorado Springs. The business boasts an excellent reputation and strong financial performance, setting...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $90,275
Thriving Pottery Studio For Sale- Fully Equipped & Ready to Run
$125,000
Jonestown, TX
Local established Water-sports, Diving & Charter business
Key West, FL
We are looking for a partner or to possibly sell our Water-sports company and Dive Center located in Key West of the Florida Keys. This business is multi-faceted, as we currently conduct dive training...
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Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Dryvebox Denver – Premium Golf Trailer, Equipment & Established Market
Denver, CO
Dryvebox Denver is a fully operational, revenue-ready mobile golf simulator franchise serving greater Colorado. This business delivers a premium golf experience directly to customers through a...
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$449,000
Well-established USVI Fishing Charter - Live the lifestyle!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Croix
Captain Cook Charters is more than a name, it’s a lifestyle! Now is your time to invest in this turnkey fishing charter business located in beautiful St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Captain Cook...
6
$239,000
Turn-Key Simulation Gaming Bar/Lounge for Sale
Lakeland, FL
Turn-Key Bar & Gaming Lounge For Sale – Lakeland, FL Asking Price: $100,000 Business Name: Sim Boss Location: 5698 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL Step into ownership of Sim Boss, a fully equipped and...
4
$100,000
Thriving Campervan Rental Business With Established Market Presence
Coeur D'alene, ID
Explore this exciting opportunity to own a successful campervan rental business with a proven track record of customer satisfaction and profitability. Wandervans offers a fleet of modern Ford Transit...
6
$345,000
Tent&Party Rental
Edison, NJ
Well established and profitable Tent & party rental business for sale. The company provides customers with clean quality Party Rental products and personalized service. They offer frame tents, pole...
5
$275,000
Multi-State Pickleball Business - Proven Model - High Revenue
Georgia
This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the fastest-growing and most respected indoor pickleball businesses in the Southeast. Built on a proven, high-revenue, high-efficiency model, the company...
$6,700,000
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
Alaska Fishing Site For Sale - Turnkey & Income-Ready
Kodiak, AK
Looking for retirement income, college savings, or extra seasonal earnings? These two fully equipped fishing sites operate from June through September each year and are located in Uganik Bay, just off...
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$385,000
Chan's Fine Oriental Dining, Home of Eggs Rolls, Blues, and Jazz
Woonsocket, RI
Real Estate $1 million, Business $500k. This is your chance to own a piece of Woonsocket history! In business for over 100 years and five decades of jazz and blues on Main Street. Nearly 7,000 square...
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$500,000
Specialized Lego Retailer - Price Reduced!
$125,000
Louisville, CO
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
Fully operational topless nightclub in San Diego, CA includes liquor license, police permit to operate, fully staffed, fully equipped. Millions invested in top notch buildout, state of the art...
$3,000,000
Turn Key Storage Facility For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rockport, TX
This is a long term cash flow, mail box money business. Currently have lawn service quarterly for $100 per occasion. Low maintenance....
$175,000
Established dive business and charter boat for sale
West Vancouver, BC
A well-established turnkey dive business and charter boat for sale located on the west coast of Canada for the past 25 years is seeking a new owner. Initially a dive boat charter business only, the...
6
$725,000
Owner Absentee Entertainment Business - Strong Cashflow
Austin, TX
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Austin’s top-rated, entertainment businesses that is averaging over $10,000 in free cash flow per month at 50% net profit margin. This turnkey operation delivers...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $95,346
Lucrative, Top-Performing Pest Control Business!
Hanover, MA
Step into a proven leader in the mosquito and tick control industry with Mosquito Shield of South Shore and Cape Cod! Achieving over $1.17 million in peak gross revenue in 2021, this well-established...
2
$925,000
Cash Flow: $319,463
Denver’s Favorite Sip & Paint Studio - Where Art Meets Opportunity
Denver, CO
Step into a ready-to-run Sip & Paint studio in the heart of Downtown Denver. With 4 years of proven profits, a loyal customer base, and everything included, you can start earning from day one. Be the...
4
$99,000
Beautiful and rustic vibe, wedding venue with property.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
Tucked away in the countryside, this charming venue blends rustic elegance with modern convenience. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully landscaped grounds, it offers a serene backdrop for...
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$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $440,000
Marina and Retail Business Including Property
Old Lyme, CT
Located directly off of scenic Connecticut State Route 156, the marina specializes in serving small powerboats & personal watercraft as well as renting and providing access for kayaks & paddle...
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$1,995,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Eric Sutton
Sterling Growth Partners
Serving Broward County, FL
Sterling Growth Partners brings world-class inorganic growth, business succession advisory services to small business owners across the United States.
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Established, Profitable Outdoor Rental Business - Denver, CO
Denver, CO
This business had over $200K in SDE as recntly as 2022. The company downsized because of the need to focus on a larger family business, but eh opportunity to grow the business back to previous levels...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $80,663
Gaming Cafe with Full Bar
Lake County, IL
modern gaming café and bar. Fully furnished with updated décor, bar fixtures, gaming machines and seating. Sale includes TVs, sound system, POS system, refrigeration, coolers, kitchen/bar equipment...
$149,000
Missouri Event Venue located within 108 acre property
$3,000,000
Sedalia, MO
Established Family Entertainment Center for sale
Phoenix, AZ
This 13,500 square foot indoor exciting entertainment center is perfect for children 2-10 years old. The attractions include an inflatable sports court, a climbing mountain, a play structure, a...
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$400,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
FOR SALE: Profitable, Fully Operational Escape Room in Prime SoCal Loc
Orange, CA
--- Step into ownership of a **highly profitable, turnkey escape room business** in the heart of Orange County, California. IMMERSION ESCAPE ROOMS dba ENTANGLED is a well-established, 8-year-old...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Contemporary African Art Retail Gallery
Minnesota
The gallery operates as a niche fine art retailer, specializing in African art: Zimbabwe Shona Stone Sculpture, traditional African Masks and paintings....
$4,000,000
Dynamic Party and Event Rental Business
Charleston, SC
This dynamic event rental business delivers a full range of inflatable attractions and party essentials across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Renowned for attentive customer care and on-time service,...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $183,411
Indoor Adventure Park Soft Play, Trampolines, Zip Line, Ninja Course
Altadena, CA
INDOOR ADVENTURE PARK - ALTADENA, CA Established family entertainment center equipment package available for immediate acquisition in Altadena, Los Angeles County. This comprehensive business sale...
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$250,000
EBITDA: $185,000
Pine Cove Marina!
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
6
$239,000
Rapidly Growing Sports Franchise Opportunity in Chicago
Lombard, IL
Are you passionate about youth sports and looking for a dynamic business opportunity in Chicago? This rapidly growing Skyhawks Sports franchise offers a solid foundation with impressive revenue growth...
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$250,000
EBITDA: $50,000
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.
