Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale

Explore 1,119 entertainment & recreation businesses for sale across the United States. Entertainment and recreational businesses

Active Listings
1,119
Median Asking Price
$1.2M
Median SDE
$190K
Median Multiple
5.0x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$5.5M
Average SDE
$654K
Listed in Last 30 Days
520
Added This Week
102

Median figures are computed over the 591 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 1,119 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale

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Jun 10

Indoor Pickleball Facility for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$1.6MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This newly opened indoor pickleball facility in New Jersey has rapidly built a customer base of approximately 9,000 registered members since launch, with annual memberships generating recurring predictable revenue. Normalized seller's discretionary earnings near $400,000 indicate strong early-stage profitability, with additional upside available through food and beverage offerings and unused space monetization. The owners' relocation creates a motivated sale of a high-demand concept in the fastest-growing recreational sport in the country.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Boutique Fitness Studio Portfolio for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$5.8MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This four-location boutique fitness studio portfolio spans New York City and New Jersey markets, generating over $6.5 million in annual revenue and $1.45 million in seller's discretionary earnings through a recurring membership-based model. Established management and instructor teams at each location provide operational continuity for a new owner without requiring hands-on day-to-day involvement. One recently opened location provides built-in growth momentum, while the portfolio structure creates a platform for further market expansion.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Outdoor Adventure & Recreation for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$2.5MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$113K
Multiple:22.1x
Why Buy

This Northern California outdoor recreation business operates seasonal guided river rafting experiences across a large private property with extensive river frontage, generating over $112,000 in cash flow during a condensed nine-week season. The real estate — appraised at $3.3 million — is included in the $2.49 million asking price, providing immediate asset coverage for a buyer. The short operating season combined with the scale of the property creates meaningful upside through glamping, agritourism, event hosting, or year-round adventure programming.

High SeasonalityGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Golf Cart & Bicycle for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$1.5MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$417K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This Outer Banks equipment rental business specializes in golf cart and bicycle rentals, capturing steady tourist traffic from a prime location on the primary access corridor into a major East Coast vacation destination. The semi-absentee operation requires minimal hands-on management with streamlined processes and established vendor relationships already in place. At $1.549 million asking with over $416,000 in annual cash flow, the business offers a compelling yield supported by consistent seasonal demand and clear upside through online booking optimization and fleet expansion.

Absentee OwnerHigh Seasonality
Jun 10

Development-ready Scenic Small Motel for Sale in New York

NY
$1.7MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$48K
Multiple:35.4x
Why Buy

This upstate New York motel sits on over 11 acres in a tourism-driven corridor near wineries, waterfalls, and state parks, with mixed-use zoning that supports significant expansion potential. The current operation generates modest cash flow, while the underlying real estate and development rights represent the primary value driver for a long-term investor or hospitality operator. Seller financing is available with 50% down, lowering the barrier to entry for a qualified buyer.

High Seasonality
Jun 10

Event Rental Company for Sale in Texas

TX
$645KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This Texas event rental company has operated for over 10 years with an established client base, consistent repeat business, and a leased facility supporting day-to-day operations. Generating $200,000 in annual cash flow on a $645,000 asking price, the business offers a straightforward acquisition in a stable, event-driven niche with recurring local demand. The operational simplicity and repeat customer relationships make this an accessible entry point for a first-time buyer or add-on acquisition.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Event Venue & Photography for Sale in Dallas, TX

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$850KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$130K
Multiple:6.5x
Why Buy

This Texas event venue and photography studio sits on a significant acreage property south of Dallas-Fort Worth, hosting weddings, corporate retreats, family events, branding shoots, and media productions. The business generates $130K in SDE on an $850K asking price, with the owned real estate providing tangible underlying asset value. Dual consumer and business clientele reduce seasonal concentration and support year-round utilization of the facility.

High Seasonality
4w ago

Flagged Motel for Sale in Chicago, IN

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IN
$4.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:16.0x
Why Buy

A 122-room flagged motel in the Chicago metro area generates $1.3M in room revenue with no PIP required, keeping upfront capital needs low for an acquiring buyer. The property currently operates under absentee management, suggesting meaningful upside for an engaged owner-operator who can optimize occupancy and operational efficiency. Asking price of $4M with $250K in SDE positions this as a hospitality acquisition for a buyer seeking a branded flag in a high-demand corridor.

Absentee Owner
4w ago

Cash-flowing Turnkey Flagged Hotel for Sale in Chicago, IN

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IN
$6.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:23.0x
Why Buy

A 70-room flagged hotel in the Chicago metro area generates $1.8M in room revenue with no property improvement plan (PIP) required, limiting near-term capital outlay for a buyer. The property is currently absentee-operated, indicating strong systems are in place, while also suggesting an active owner-operator could extract significantly more value. At a $6.9M asking price with $300K in SDE, this is a hospitality acquisition suited for an experienced operator seeking a branded flag in a major metro market.

Absentee Owner
Jun 10

Boutique Waterfront Motel for Sale in North Port, FL

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$1.5MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$115K
Multiple:13.0x
Why Buy

This fully renovated boutique inn on Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida achieved strong peak-season occupancy across just seven active units, with an additional unlisted premium unit providing immediate upside. The property is located near a major new resort development in a coastal corridor experiencing significant tourism growth and reinvestment. A buyer acquires both an operating short-term rental business and a recently updated property asset with clear room to grow revenue.

High SeasonalityGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Sportfishing Charter Company for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$645KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$138K
Multiple:4.7x
Why Buy

This two-vessel sportfishing charter operation in the Houston metro coastal area benefits from high-visibility docking near major tourist and cruise terminal destinations, driving consistent bookings and brand awareness. The fleet includes vessels with full amenities for offshore fishing experiences across a range of group sizes, supporting premium pricing. Media exposure and prime location differentiate this business from competing charters in the same market.

High SeasonalityKey Person Risk
Jun 10

Audio Visual Event Services for Sale in California

CA
$1.6MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$446K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This audiovisual rental and event production company serves corporate, seminar, and high-profile event clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, holding preferred vendor status with prestigious venues. Strong discretionary earnings and a loyal institutional client base reflect the company's position as a trusted specialty provider in a competitive market. The retiring founder is willing to train a new owner through a full revenue cycle, making this a rare low-risk transition opportunity.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersRetirement Sale
Jun 10

Event Rental & Tent for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$850KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$175K
Multiple:4.9x
Why Buy

This Long Island event rental company specializes in large-scale tent, table, and chair rentals for college events, corporate functions, and private parties, with a substantial inventory base supporting events of any size. The business has experienced demand growth to the point where the owner is regularly turning away new contracts, indicating meaningful unrealized capacity and upside for an expansion-minded buyer. A skilled team and seller transition support lower the execution risk for a new operator.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Indoor Golf Entertainment Venue for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$799KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$265K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Houston-area indoor golf simulation and cocktail bar venue combines advanced sports technology with an upscale social atmosphere, serving a broad demographic of date-night couples, corporate groups, and social gatherings. The business is currently absentee-owned with equipment sufficient to support at least two additional locations included in the sale, creating a built-in expansion pathway. The franchise-ready concept and existing simulators lower the capital and operational complexity of scaling to new markets.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Waterfront Rental Business for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$995KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$325K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

A watercraft rental operation in the South Florida market is strategically positioned on the water adjacent to a four-star hotel, generating consistent customer flow from hotel guests and walk-in traffic alike. The business delivers $325K in SDE on a $995K asking price and operates with certified, GPS-equipped equipment and minimal owner oversight required. A strong online reputation and streamlined operations make this an ideal semi-absentee acquisition in one of the country's top leisure tourism markets.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Golf Cart Rental Company for Sale in Daphne, AL

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$650KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$106K
Multiple:6.1x
Why Buy

This golf cart rental business in a coastal Alabama tourist market operates on a near-absentee basis with a single employee managing deliveries and a largely automated booking system. The business generates meaningful cash flow by serving the area's strong and recurring tourist traffic with a simple, capital-light rental model. The low operational complexity and existing systems make it well-suited as a standalone acquisition or portfolio add-on.

Absentee Owner
Jun 9

Sports & Family Entertainment for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$8.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$900K
Multiple:8.9x
Why Buy

This South Florida specialty sports and family entertainment business is backed by real estate recently appraised at approximately $13M, generating approximately $900K in annual NOI from an operator-led team expected to remain post-sale. The business is structured as a passive investment with a non-operating ownership model and significant hard-asset backing that provides meaningful downside protection. At an $8M asking price against a $13M real estate value, this is an investor-grade acquisition with current cash flow and substantial asset coverage.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 9

Children S Amusement Ride for Sale in Portland, OR

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR
$599KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$169K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This Portland-area children's amusement ride business operates two established rides in a high-traffic indoor entertainment venue, managed by an experienced general manager and full staff with minimal owner involvement required. The business generates $164K in annual SDE from a consistent family entertainment customer base in a captive foot-traffic environment. At a $660K asking price, this is an accessible entry into a recurring-revenue entertainment platform suited for a passive or semi-passive buyer.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceSticky Customers
Jun 8

Faith Based Digital Media for Sale in Tampa, FL

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$375KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$109K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This digital media business operates multiple YouTube channels targeting English and Spanish-speaking Christian audiences, producing evergreen prayer, biblical encouragement, and inspirational content that continues to generate advertising revenue long after publication. The bilingual content strategy significantly expands the total addressable audience relative to English-only faith content channels. At $375K asking on $109K SDE, the 3.4x multiple reflects the established audience, repeat viewership, and scalable content production model.

Absentee OwnerRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 7

Multi Location Boutique Fitness for Sale in New York

NY
$9.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$3.0M
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This New York-based boutique fitness platform operates across multiple locations, benefiting from the recurring membership revenue model that defines the premium fitness category. The business generates strong cash flow at a 3x SDE multiple on the asking price, indicating an efficient cost structure relative to revenue. Multi-location scale provides brand recognition and operational leverage for a buyer looking to expand further in the fitness and wellness sector.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 6

Endurance Sports Event Company for Sale in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$112KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$39K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This Atlanta, GA area company organizes triathlon and running events, generating recurring revenue from participant registrations across an established event calendar. The business serves a passionate and growing endurance sports community, with brand equity built through years of consistent event delivery. At a sub-$120K asking price with positive cash flow, this offers an accessible acquisition for a buyer with passion for the sport or existing operations in events and recreation.

Jun 6

Cable Water Sports Park for Sale in Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$351KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$84K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

Established Profitable entertainment & recreation business serving the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $250K–$500K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Jun 6

Event Center & Mixed for Sale in Texas

TX
$1.2MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$53K
Multiple:22.7x
Why Buy

This Texas commercial complex combines an established event center with office rentals and residential apartment units on over an acre of highway-fronted property with dual major highway access. The event center has been operating as a rentable party and gathering space since the late 1990s, with a commercial kitchen and capacity for a substantial number of guests. Multiple income streams from office tenants, residential apartments, and event bookings provide revenue diversification, while the highway visibility and large property footprint support future commercial development or expanded hospitality use.

Recurring RevenueRetirement Sale
Jun 6

Outdoor Event & Promotions for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$650KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$195K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This experiential marketing and live events business produces outdoor sporting events, concerts, and promotional campaigns with over $1.5 million in consistent annual revenue in Southern California. The business model relies on recurring corporate sponsorships and a proprietary event playbook, creating predictable revenue that does not depend on a single client. A contractor-based staffing model keeps fixed overhead low and positions the business for geographic expansion.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many entertainment & recreation businesses are for sale?
There are currently 1,119 entertainment & recreation businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 102 new listings in the past week.
What is the typical asking price for a entertainment & recreation business?
The median asking price for entertainment & recreation businesses is $1.2M, ranging from $4K to $1350.0M.
What multiple of earnings do entertainment & recreation businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 591 entertainment & recreation businesses currently browsable across the United States, the median asking price is $1.2M and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $190K. The median asking price works out to 5.0x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Where are most entertainment & recreation businesses for sale?
The states with the most entertainment & recreation businesses for sale are FL, TX, NY, CA, NC.
Is a entertainment & recreation business a good acquisition?
Entertainment & Recreation businesses can be excellent acquisitions depending on your criteria. Key factors to evaluate include recurring revenue, owner dependence, customer concentration, and growth potential. Use Searcher OS to compare listings and analyze CIMs for detailed financials.
Can I finance a entertainment & recreation business acquisition?
Many entertainment & recreation businesses qualify for SBA 7(a) loans, which cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms at competitive rates. This makes acquisitions accessible with 10-15% down payment.

Acquiring a Entertainment & Recreation Business

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