Rochester, MI
Established Custom Golf Club Building & Teaching Facility - Rochester, Michigan This turnkey golf business represents a unique opportunity to acquire the only custom club building operation in the...
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale
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Golf Turn-Key business. Established 1980
$195,000
Golf-Retail 2.76X w/ Invty, Instruct-Fitngs-Repair, Absentee / Operate
Franklin, TN
Be your own boss as the owner/operator, or invest in your favorite passion as an absentee owner/investor. You do not have to be a golf instructor to own the business. Who wouldn't want to own your own...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $179,000
Bar with Entertainment license!
New Orleans, LA
There is always heavy traffic on Elysian Fields Ave in New Orleans.. So you don't want to miss out on this busy bar with a locked in Entertainment license. With a back dressing room and stage ready to...
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$300,000
Fully Renovated Campground & RV Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Maine
This family friendly campground has over 100 sites and has been completely renovated in the last 2 years. Over $1 million in improvements including pool, cabins, new septic system, and many other...
$2,550,000
Cash Flow: $216,000
Price Reduced! Luxury Restaurant, Lounge, Cigar Bar, Event Space
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully remodeled, high-end entertainment venue in a high-traffic area near Ferndale and Hazel Park. The Venue is conveniently located with easy access to major freeways....
$894,999
Fine Art Restoration and Custom Framing Company
Minnesota
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, 70-year-old business specializing in high-end custom framing, art and antique frame restoration, and fine art services. Located in a desirable...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $69,038
New Price-Profitable Family Entertainment/Amusement Center SBA Pre-App
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Family-oriented amusement and entertainment center that is designed to provide fun for all ages. The venue features a variety of attractions including go-karts, miniature golf, arcade games, and other...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $399,027
Turn key 50years + Billiard, Pizza & Bar Restaurant and entertainment
North Providence, RI
check out our award winning billiard club with 2 full bars, entertainment license for your favorite band and full service restaurant. This is not a business it is an entertainment mecca. people have...
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$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Luxury wedding and event space
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aurora, IL
Company 251 is one of the premier wedding and event venues in the western suburbs, featuring 50,000 sq. feet of stunning warehouse renovations! Paired together this very successful event business is...
6
$2,800,000
Industry-Leading Outdoor Adventure Resort
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tennessee
This established outdoor adventure resort represents a premier hospitality and recreation enterprise strategically positioned in East Tennessee. The operation encompasses multiple integrated revenue...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $754,802
ID #1671 - Restaurant, Bar, Driving Range with Real Estate and Liquor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
This is a fantastic opportunity to own and operate a thriving, casual Central Jersey restaurant, bar, driving range, family entertainment center, etc. that includes multiple revenue streams and rental...
$5,190,000
Tennis Shop Established 2004 – Proven Local Favorite
Martin County, FL
Turnkey tennis shop established in 2004 with a loyal customer base and strong community reputation. This well-known store offers quality gear, apparel, and racket services for players of all levels....
$50,000
Established Event Rental Company with Proven Systems
Bloomington, IL
Let’s Party Rental Center is Central Illinois’s leading full-service event rental company, proudly serving a 60-mile radius from Bloomington since its founding. The business provides high-quality...
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$449,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Paint & Sip Art Studio
$275,000
Ellicott City, MD
Confidential: Premier Catering & Event Facility in the South Hills
Pittsburgh, PA
This is more than just a great location—it’s a business built on decades of trust and repeat business in one of Pittsburgh’s strongest suburban markets. Nestled in the heart of the South Hills, the...
$595,000
Beautiful Vermont Riverfront Campground
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vermont
This beautiful park is in a great location near tourist areas. This quiet park has under 50 sites and many amenities and cabins/rentals. Most of the park has been recently renovated. Great Owner...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $127,246
Bill Vanden Eynden
Business & Commercial Ventures
Serving Baltimore County, MD
BCV (Business & Commercial Ventures) has been a Business Brokerage firm for over 50 years. In 2012 the company was merged with our sister company BCV Commercial Realty LLC in order to include premium Commercial Real Estate services. Together our team offers FULL service! Whether you are selling or buying a business or Commercial Property we have you covered.
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Well-Known Bait & Tackle Shop Near Waterfront
Suffolk County, NY
Cast your line into ownership! This long-established, owner-operated bait and tackle shop is the only one in town and a trusted favorite among local anglers, boaters, and commercial fishermen. Located...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Indoor playground with Arcade Claw machines
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Indoor Playground & Entertainment Center - San Bernardino County, CA This profitable entertainment venue has been successfully operating since 2016, generating $800,000 in annual revenue....
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$550,000
Turnkey Fish Market & Retail Opportunity
Willimantic, CT
A rare chance to own a long-established, high-volume fresh fish market in a prime, high-traffic location! With over 20 years of consistent operations, this casually stylish and memorable retail...
$149,500
Profitable Event & Party Rental Company – Great Local Reputation
West Nyack, NY
Profitable and well-established event and party rental business offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, dance floors, and full Mobile Bar Service for all types of events — from weddings and birthdays...
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$70,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Profitable, Turn-Key Escape Room - 100% Market Share in Puerto Vallart
Puerto Vallarta
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the sole escape room operator in the entire Puerto Vallarta region. This debt-free, profitable, and turn-key business is priced at $125,000 for a quick exit due...
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$125,000
Cash Flow: $94,172
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...
$240,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Turnkey Paint & Sip
Franklin, TN
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a fully operational paint and sip franchise in the heart of Franklin’s vibrant Cool Springs area. Surrounded by top-tier retail, restaurants, and...
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$12,000
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...
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$85,000
Red-Hot AFTER-HOURS Adult Nightclub in North Hollywood!
$2,999,999
Los Angeles County, CA
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 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: $70,000
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
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
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
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...
4
$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
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
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
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
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
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
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
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
Takeover opportunity: turnkey event decor business
Mirabel, QC
After 20 years of bringing weddings and corporate events to life across Quebec, I am taking a well?deserved retirement. The company I built with passion, Déco Événements, continues its strong momentum...
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$500,000
EBITDA: $300,000
Celebrated Wedding and Event Destination in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Minnesota
A premiere wedding destination located in the Twins Cities metro suburbs. • Gorgeous rural setting • Indoor & Outdoor accommodations • State of the art facilities • Multiple buildings for complete...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $458,734
The Nut Haus, Home of the Testical Festival in Northeast Wisconsin
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kaukauna, WI
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE TURN-KEY OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS BAR/RESTAURANT BUSINESS/REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT! Rocky & Tara's Nut Haus, home of the very popular Testical Festival in Dundas and voted Northeast...
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$824,900
Cash Flow: $130,000
Paul Hague
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Serving Canada
Since 1744, Sotheby’s has defined the art of marketing the world’s most cherished valuables. Today, our brand platform elevates our clients’ cherished properties. With more than 1,000 offices worldwide, a marketing platform that delivers 1 billion annual online impressions and a network of premier media outlets, we showcase our clients’ properties to the world. With over 35 offices nationwide, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada represents the country’s most significant architectural masterpieces and extends top-tier service and marketing to properties across every price range. Sotheby’s International Realty’s exceptional investment in reaching qualified buyers locally, nationally and internationally ensures the maximum return on the properties we represent.
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Turnkey Home-Based Party Rental Business
St Lucie County, FL
Turn-key successful home-based party rental business with repeat clients, built on a reputation for reliability, quality, and excellent service, this business has grown year after year with very...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $85,765
Premier Firearm Retailer & Shooting Range for Sale in Illinois
Illinois
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and well-established firearm retailer and indoor shooting range in Illinois. The business has been serving customers for decades and is...
$11,800,000
Cash Flow: $2,845,525
Luxury glampling complex with 5 alpine cabins and 9 acres of land
$2,200,000
Montgomery, TX
Full-Service Bar/Restaurant, Casino & Liquor License – Dillon, Montana
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dillon, MT
Long-established hospitality business in downtown Dillon, Montana offering a rare combination of assets: two connected historic buildings (?15,000 sq ft), a transferable all-beverage liquor license, a...
5
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Super profitable family fun center for sale
Broome County, NY
ESTABLISHED FAMILY FUN CENTER - BROOME COUNTY'S PREMIER INDOOR PLAYGROUND This highly profitable family entertainment business represents an exceptional opportunity in Broome County, NY. Established...
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$650,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Guided SEASONAL Fishing Business Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Established guided fishing business on Lake Havasu AZ, specializing in trophy Redear sunfish--the same waters thats produced all of the most recent IGFA world records. Don Allen & Havasunetem is known...
3
$110,000
Cash Flow: $23,000
Award Winning Brewery and Live Music Venue
Forsyth County, NC
Award-Winning Brewery & Premier Live Music Venue Step into a rare opportunity to own one of the Triad’s most beloved and recognized breweries/venues. More than a business — it’s a community hub, a...
5
$1,500,000
Established Public & Private Excursion Boat Business in Bay City, MI
Bay City, MI
Well-known family business with a stellar reputation earned over 28 seasons, top-tier reviews on social media and search engines, excellent website SEO, well-trained crew & standardized processes....
4
$350,000
Profitable Plano Indian Restaurant with Banquet Potential – Double
Plano, TX
This well-established Indian restaurant in Plano is a turnkey business opportunity for a savvy buyer. Currently operating successfully, it generates consistent revenue and comes fully equipped with...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Long-Established Restaurant & Bar w/Gaming & Banquet Rms-Property Incl
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
McHenry County, IL
Offering an incredible menu of prime rib, steaks, seafood, broasted chicken and more. In addition to hearty sandwiches, Italian favorites, house specialties and homemade desserts. Plus, delicious...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $402,288
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.
