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
$181K
Median Multiple
5.0x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$5.5M
Average SDE
$637K
Listed in Last 30 Days
519
Added This Week
102

Median figures are computed over the 587 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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Apr 14

Children S Indoor Play for Sale in Nebraska

NE
$45KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$47K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This children's indoor play cafe offers structured play zones, party bookings, cafe sales, and retail add-ons within a modern, family-friendly environment. A base of recurring memberships provides predictable monthly revenue alongside event-driven income streams. The current owner operates on a limited schedule supported by trained staff, offering a new buyer flexibility in how involved they choose to be.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 14

Family Amusement & Animal for Sale in New York

NY
$14.5MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$3.6M
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This large-scale outdoor family attraction draws approximately 500,000 annual visitors and hosts over 200 events per year including weddings, corporate outings, and birthday celebrations across its Northeast location. The property spans over 300 acres and offers multiple expansion opportunities including zoo expansion, corporate retreat facilities, and additional land development. At $14.5M asking price and $3.6M SDE, the business represents a unique real asset-backed entertainment platform with strong recurring visitation.

Growth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Apr 13

Indoor Sports & Recreation for Sale in Texas

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$150KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$18K
Multiple:8.3x
Why Buy

A newly built indoor pickleball and badminton facility in the Houston metro area of Texas, offered well below its construction cost of over $300K. The facility is fully equipped and requires minimal staffing, with revenue potential through memberships, leagues, tournaments, and private lessons. Priced at $150K for an asset-heavy operation, this suits an owner-operator ready to capitalize on the rapidly growing pickleball market.

Growth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Apr 11

Golf Resort Products Business for Sale in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$2.4MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$598K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

A golf and resort products business in the Atlanta metro with over three decades of brand history, generating nearly $600K in owner earnings at a $2.4M asking price. The business serves an affluent customer base with premium, craft-oriented products and benefits from a loyal staff with long tenure. Buyers acquire a defensible niche brand with strong repeat customer relationships and a proven high-margin model.

High Seasonality
Apr 11

Group Travel Tour Operator for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$2.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$400K
Multiple:5.1x
Why Buy

This Florida-based group travel company has operated for over four decades, designing and executing customized itineraries for educational institutions, religious organizations, cultural groups, and corporate clients with a focus on experiential, culturally immersive travel worldwide. The business operates with a lean remote team and an asset-light model, generating low overhead while delivering high-touch end-to-end travel management including airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, and guided experiences. With discretionary earnings of approximately $400,000 and a loyal institutional client base that generates repeat business, this is a compelling acquisition in the growing niche group travel segment.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 10

Independent Fitness Center for Sale in Austin, TX

Austin-Round Rock, TX
$675KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$112K
Multiple:6.0x
Why Buy

This full-service independent gym in the Austin metro area has built a loyal membership base of 650-plus active members over more than 20 years of continuous operation, offering strength training, cardio, group classes, and an outdoor training area. The business benefits from a strong community reputation centered on a welcoming and non-intimidating environment, driving consistent member retention without heavy reliance on discount promotions. With over $100,000 in owner earnings, this is a solid acquisition for a fitness-oriented operator seeking a community-rooted business with durable recurring revenue.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 10

Luxury Yacht Charter Business for Sale in Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
$790KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$63K
Multiple:12.6x
Why Buy

This luxury yacht charter business operates from a premium marina slip in the South Carolina Lowcountry, offering private charter experiences to leisure clients while generating revenue that offsets ownership costs. The asset-backed model combines a tangible hard asset — the vessel — with an operating business that generates bookings from marina foot traffic and destination tourism. This is a lifestyle-oriented acquisition for a buyer seeking both personal use of a yacht and a structured business that helps fund the associated operating costs.

High CapEx
Apr 10

Motel With Real Estate for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$1.2MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$280K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This 23-room motel in New Jersey includes the owned property, combining a hospitality operating business with long-term real estate value in a strategic location. The property has undergone comprehensive renovations including updated guest rooms and bathrooms, reducing near-term capital expenditure needs for a new owner. With $280,000 in owner earnings and multiple room types generating revenue across different market segments, this is a practical acquisition for a hospitality operator or investor-owner seeking cash flow with underlying real estate equity.

Apr 10

Family Entertainment Center for Sale in Indiana

IN
$1.8MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$467K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This family entertainment center in northern Indiana generates $1.45 million in average annual revenue across diversified income streams including arcade play, birthday parties, group events, attractions, and food and beverage, providing resilience against reliance on any single revenue source. The business benefits from limited direct competition and consistent year-round demand from families, schools, and corporate groups, supported by trained site-level management and established operating procedures. With nearly $500,000 in owner earnings and an experienced team in place, this is a compelling platform acquisition for a strategic entertainment group or experiential retail investor.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Apr 10

Entertainment Memorabilia Museum for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$5.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:29.5x
Why Buy

This experiential entertainment concept is anchored by an extensive $11 million collection of original Hollywood science fiction and horror memorabilia, including screen-used props, costumes, and production artifacts from globally recognized properties. The concept has been validated in market, generating meaningful ticket revenue within a limited initial operating window, demonstrating consumer appetite for the experience. A buyer with entertainment or hospitality experience can leverage the asset-backed collection to establish a permanent venue or touring attraction in the Los Angeles metro area or beyond.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 9

Established Profitable Party & Event Rental for Sale in Miami

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
$75KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$39K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

An amusement and recreation rental business serving the South Florida market with bounce houses and party equipment for private and corporate events. The operation is structured for turnkey handoff with established inventory and an existing customer base. Strong cash flow relative to the asking price makes this an attractive entry point into the events and entertainment rental sector.

Apr 9

Indoor Pickleball Club for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$95KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$46K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

A recently opened indoor pickleball and badminton facility in the Houston metro area, offered at a significant discount to its build-out cost, providing a new owner with a modern, upscale athletic venue at an attractive entry price. The turnkey operation requires minimal staff and supports multiple revenue streams including memberships, private lessons, leagues, and events. The facility is positioned to capitalize on the rapid national growth of pickleball as a participation sport.

Recurring RevenueGrowth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Apr 7

Motorcycle Rental & Tour for Sale in Florida

FL
$170KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$89K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

This full-service motorcycle business operates in South Florida, capturing demand from both local riders and tourists drawn to the region's year-round riding season. Revenue is diversified across daily rentals, guided tours, parts and accessories sales, and a repair shop, creating multiple income streams from a single location. The combination of a loyal local customer base, recurring membership programs, and strong tourism traffic makes this a compelling acquisition for an operator with industry passion.

High Seasonality
Apr 7

Scuba Diving Shop for Sale in California

CA
$1.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$316K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This full-service dive business on the California central coast benefits from year-round tourism and strong local enthusiasm for ocean recreation in one of the state's premier diving destinations. Revenue is diversified across certifications and training, guided dive charters, equipment rentals, and retail sales, providing multiple income streams from a single operation. Trained staff, established systems, and a strong referral reputation make this a turnkey acquisition for a buyer with passion for the outdoor recreation sector.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersManager in Place
Apr 7

Bowling & Entertainment Venue for Sale in Tennessee

TN
$845KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$208K
Multiple:4.1x
Why Buy

This boutique entertainment venue in a historic Tennessee downtown combines bowling, food, and beverage in an "eatertainment" format generating exceptional profit margins on its annual revenue. The sale includes prime commercial real estate on a major pedestrian thoroughfare, providing the buyer with long-term asset control and favorable financing conditions. The high-margin, experience-driven business model positions the venue well in a growing sector of the hospitality industry.

High CapEx
Apr 7

Business Networking Club for Sale in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
$500KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$428K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This premium membership-based executive networking organization operates in one of the strongest business markets on the East Coast, providing curated peer connections and programming for senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. The business model generates recurring membership revenue with high renewal rates typical of community-oriented professional organizations. Buyer protections including a first-year earnings guarantee and a multi-year buyback option reduce downside risk for the acquiring operator.

Recurring RevenueGrowth Trajectory
Apr 6

Children S Party Venue for Sale in Texas

TX
$396KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$133K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This franchised children's entertainment venue generates strong revenue through birthday parties, group events, camps, and open play sessions across multiple inflatable arenas and dedicated party rooms. A long-tenured management team handles daily operations, requiring minimal owner involvement and creating a true semi-absentee ownership profile. Word-of-mouth demand drives consistent bookings with no active local marketing, signaling significant upside from expanded programming or social media outreach.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Apr 6

Sailing Holiday Operator for Sale in Florida

FL
$1.3MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:5.8x
Why Buy

This Mediterranean sailing holiday platform operates multiple complementary brands across mainstream, wellness, and LGBTQ+ sailing segments, generating over €1M in annual revenue with approximately €225K in maintainable SDE. The business has built a defensible digital moat over more than a decade, with the majority of bookings driven by organic traffic, repeat customers, and referrals — resulting in low acquisition costs and strong margins. Approximately 80% of customers originate from the United States, and a repeat booking rate of around 30% well above industry norms underscores the depth of customer loyalty.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 6

Mobile Entertainment Rental Business for Sale in Florida

FL
$60KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$20K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This mobile karaoke trailer business in Florida offers a fully equipped, climate-controlled mobile studio for private parties, corporate activations, and festival VIP experiences, available as a clean asset sale with all hardware and branding included. The custom-designed trailer features professional audio and visual equipment, high-capacity power systems, and climate control suited to year-round Florida events. The $60K asking price and $20K in SDE make this an accessible acquisition for a buyer looking to launch or scale an event rental operation without a custom build timeline.

High Seasonality
Apr 5

High-margin Scalable Faceless Youtube Channel for Sale

$229KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$1.3M
Multiple:0.2x
Why Buy

This monetized YouTube channel in the news and current events niche generates revenue through ad share without requiring an on-camera personality, making it easier to maintain and scale than personality-driven content channels. Monetized since 2024, it has achieved strong discretionary earnings relative to the asking price, reflecting efficient content production and audience engagement. The faceless format allows a new owner to continue operations without building personal brand equity from scratch.

Apr 5

Creative Diversified Media Ip Studio for Sale

$15KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$5K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This transmedia intellectual property studio holds content assets spanning film, television, and gaming formats, representing a diversified creative portfolio across multiple entertainment distribution channels. The business model centers on IP ownership and licensing, which can generate revenue across formats without proportional increases in production cost. It suits a buyer with experience in entertainment licensing or content monetization looking to acquire foundational IP assets.

Apr 4

Scenic Fabrication Studio for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$7.8MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$1.6M
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This full-service scenic fabrication shop in the New York metro serves film, television, and live event productions with custom set construction and design, generating over $1.5M in annual discretionary earnings. The studio's specialized capabilities and proximity to a major entertainment production hub create a defensible competitive position within a high-barrier craft trade. Its established production relationships and experienced staff represent significant intangible value for a buyer with entertainment industry experience.

High CapEx
Apr 4

Small Town Motel for Sale in South Dakota

SD
$650KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$64K
Multiple:10.1x
Why Buy

This highway-fronted motel in rural South Dakota serves a consistent base of repeat guests, benefiting from strong tourism and hunting demand in the region. The property includes multiple income streams — motel rooms, a residential unit, and a rental unit — on nearly three acres with expansion potential. The business offers a lifestyle acquisition combining real estate ownership, predictable occupancy from repeat clientele, and genuine growth upside.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
Apr 4

Turnkey Established Bowling Center for Sale in Panama City, FL

Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$1.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:10.6x
Why Buy

This community bowling center in the Florida Panhandle represents the only facility in its local market with a specific pinsetter technology, providing a durable competitive advantage alongside active league programming and a loyal customer base. The sale includes the real estate, eliminating lease risk, and recent capital improvements have modernized the facility. A snack bar provides an additional revenue stream within the entertainment-focused operation.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersHigh CapEx

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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 587 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 $181K. 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, NY, TX, 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.

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