Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale

Explore 848 entertainment & recreation businesses for sale across the United States. Entertainment and recreational businesses

Active Listings
848
Median Asking Price
$1.2M
Median SDE
$183K
Median Multiple
5.3x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$3.3M
Average SDE
$342K
Listed in Last 30 Days
252
Added This Week
57

Median figures are computed over the 546 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 848 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale

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Aug 16

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IN
$6.9MEntertainment & Recreation
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
Aug 16

Flagged Motel for Sale in Chicago, IN

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IN
$4.0MEntertainment & Recreation
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
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

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

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

Children S Amusement Ride for Sale in Portland, OR

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR
$499KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$169K
Multiple:3.0x
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 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 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
Jun 6

Indoor Family Entertainment Center for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$386KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$123K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This children's entertainment facility in the Houston metro area generated approximately $966K in revenue and over $175K in seller discretionary earnings in its most recent year, with a three-year average gross profit near $746K demonstrating operational consistency. The business model centers on birthday events, active indoor play, and recurring family visits in a climate-controlled environment with broad appeal to the surrounding suburban market. The segment benefits from sustained demand driven by parents seeking structured, safe indoor entertainment for young children.

Recurring RevenueGrowth Trajectory
Jun 5

Family Amusement And Water for Sale in Chicago, IL

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
$5.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$795K
Multiple:7.4x
Why Buy

A multi-attraction family entertainment destination in the Chicago metro area with over 60 years of operating history serves more than 170,000 annual guests across amusement rides, water attractions, animal exhibits, an indoor ice arena, food and beverage, and retail. Diversified revenue streams from admissions, season passes, events, and ancillary spending provide resilience across seasonal cycles. A strong season pass base, multi-generational customer loyalty, and a long-term land lease structure offer a buyer a differentiated regional asset with a well-established demand foundation.

Sticky CustomersHigh SeasonalityHigh CapEx
Jun 4

Established Profitable Creative Studio Rental for Sale

$109KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$47K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This creative studio rental operation generates recurring revenue through hourly bookings of themed photography and content creation spaces in a professionally built-out commercial facility. A strong repeat customer base — estimated at over half of sales — provides revenue stability, while advance online booking supports predictable scheduling. The lean operating model requires minimal owner involvement, making it an attractive acquisition for a buyer seeking a turnkey creative services business.

Recurring Revenue
Jun 4

Profitable Semi-absentee Fitness Gym for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.2MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This established fitness gym on Long Island, New York, generates TTM revenue approaching $1 million with adjusted profit margins consistently above 34%, operated under a group training model with a high-retention recurring membership base. The current owner works fewer than 20 hours per month, supported by an experienced team, documented operating systems, and a comprehensive technology stack. A recently renewed long-term lease and a strong organic referral engine provide operational stability and a reliable new-member pipeline.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueGrowth Trajectory
Jun 2

Watersports Rental Business for Sale in Palm Bay, FL

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$835KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This Florida watersports rental operation has served a high-traffic tourism market for over two decades, generating approximately $250,000 in annual cash flow on $550,000 in average revenue. A prime waterfront location on a main roadway ensures year-round visibility and customer access, supported by a professional booking system and trained staff. The business is SBA pre-qualified, lowering the capital barrier for a qualified buyer.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryHigh Seasonality
Jun 2

Multi Attraction Entertainment Venue for Sale in Virginia

VA
$2.6MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$543K
Multiple:4.9x
Why Buy

This Hampton Roads metro area entertainment venue has operated for nearly a decade, offering multiple attractions, arcade games, and private event spaces that serve a diverse and recession-resistant customer base. The business runs with limited owner involvement and is secured by a long-term lease through 2035, providing operational stability for an incoming owner. Multiple attraction categories — including family entertainment, corporate events, and private parties — diversify revenue and reduce dependence on any single offering.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
May 30

Wedding & Event Venue for Sale in California

CA
$441KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$154K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This custom-built wedding and event venue in California includes on-site lodging accommodations, creating multiple complementary revenue streams from both event bookings and overnight stays. The business generates approximately $154,000 in annual seller discretionary earnings at an accessible $441,000 asking price, making it an attractive lifestyle and investment acquisition. The combination of physical real estate value and recurring event revenue provides both tangible asset backing and operational upside for a hospitality-oriented buyer.

High SeasonalityHigh CapEx
May 30

Established Profitable Wedding & Event Venue for Sale

$3.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$403K
Multiple:7.4x
Why Buy

This destination-style wedding and events venue in Alberta, Canada combines professionally developed event spaces, rental accommodations, and an on-site residence to create a rare hospitality asset with both income and lifestyle value. The business generates approximately $403,000 in annual seller discretionary earnings on a seasonal operating model, allowing for significant personal flexibility in the off-peak months. Real estate, operational infrastructure, trained seasonal staff, and strong market reputation are all included in the acquisition, making this a compelling lifestyle-plus-investment opportunity.

High Seasonality
May 30

Immersive Entertainment Experience Business for Sale in Denver, CO

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
$375KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$152K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This top-rated immersive entertainment business in the Denver metro area generates approximately $12,000 per month in free cash flow at a roughly 60% net profit margin, operating with minimal owner involvement in a prime high-foot-traffic location. Word-of-mouth referrals and strong online visibility drive consistent customer acquisition with limited marketing spend. The combination of high margins, absentee-friendly operations, and a proven concept makes this an attractive cash-flow acquisition for an investor seeking an income-generating asset in the experiences economy.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
May 30

Wedding Photography & Videography for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$750KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$40K
Multiple:18.6x
Why Buy

This established wedding media production business serves the New York and New Jersey tri-state market, handling hundreds of weddings annually through a team-based operational model rather than a single owner-operator dependency. The business generates over 2,500 inbound inquiries per year through organic search, referrals, and established wedding marketplace presence, creating a strong and self-sustaining lead pipeline. With experience across hundreds of venues and a large body of verified five-star reviews, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume, systems-driven creative services business.

May 29

Children S Entertainment Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$520KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$130K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This mobile or event-based children's entertainment business in Southern California has generated consistent cash flow since 2013 through a turnkey operation with well-maintained, modern equipment. The business requires no prior industry experience to operate, lowering the barrier for first-time buyers or those transitioning from unrelated careers. Its portable structure allows for relocation flexibility without disrupting existing revenue or client relationships.

Growth Trajectory

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many entertainment & recreation businesses are for sale?
There are currently 848 entertainment & recreation businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 57 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 $10K to $832.3M.
What multiple of earnings do entertainment & recreation businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 546 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 $183K. The median asking price works out to 5.3x 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, CA, NY, 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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