Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale in New York

Browse 59 entertainment & recreation businesses currently for sale in New York with an average asking price of $2.7M. Entertainment and recreational businesses

Active Listings
59
Median Asking Price
$1.3M
Median SDE
$255K
Median Multiple
4.6x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$2.7M
Average SDE
$643K
Listed in Last 30 Days
30
Added This Week
10

Median figures are computed over the 34 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 59 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale in New York

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3w ago

Children S Party Venue for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$90KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This children's party and creative-arts venue serves family communities in the New York metropolitan region through parties, themed events, classes, and specialty programs. Multiple revenue streams, repeat clientele, and established brand recognition support a durable operating model.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
3w ago

Established Versatile Event Venue for Sale in New York

NY
$250KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$50K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This event venue combines private rentals with recording capabilities, serving celebrations, small performances, and other gatherings. Its established customer base and multiple revenue uses offer a buyer a flexible entertainment platform in New York State.

Growth Trajectory
3w ago

Production Rental Company for Sale in New York

NY
$295KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This New York State production-rental business serves commercial and broadcast clients while also supporting kitchen-based rental uses. Specialized facilities, repeat client relationships, and multiple potential revenue channels create an appealing entertainment-services platform.

Key Person Risk
Aug 19

Established Flexible Motel for Sale in New York

NY
$600KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$75K
Multiple:8.0x
Why Buy

This hospitality property offers an income-producing motel platform in Southern New York with access to regional travel demand. It may suit an owner-operator or investor seeking continued operation, operational improvements, or repositioning opportunities.

Aug 14

Established Turnkey Motel for Sale in New York

NY
$1.1MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:11.0x
Why Buy

This New York hospitality property includes the operating motel, real estate, furnishings, equipment, staff, and existing reservations. The turnkey model and long operating history provide an income-producing foundation for an owner-operator or hospitality investor.

High Seasonality
Aug 12

Family Entertainment Center for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$662K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This New York metro indoor family entertainment center combines admissions, arcade attractions, parties, food service, and other activities to create diversified revenue. Turnkey operations, experienced staff, repeat customers, and semi-absentee ownership make it appealing to an investor or entertainment operator.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceSticky Customers
Aug 8

Family Entertainment Center for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.9MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$662K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This indoor family entertainment center operates with semi-absentee ownership and generates substantial reported cash flow in the New York metropolitan market. Its established customer-facing platform may support additional revenue through events, memberships, promotions, or expanded programming.

Absentee Owner
Jul 30

Operating Value-add Branded Hotel for Sale in New York

NY
$16.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$3.0M
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This operating branded hotel provides current income with meaningful repositioning potential in New York State. Access to transportation and a broad base of business and leisure travel demand may support continued operations or a strategic upgrade program.

High CapEx
Jul 29

Seasonal Desirable Boutique Lodge for Sale in New York

NY
$4.2MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$320K
Multiple:13.0x
Why Buy

This seasonal New York boutique lodge benefits from a lakefront setting in a well-known regional tourism and wine destination. Its distinctive hospitality positioning and desirable leisure-market location offer appeal to an owner seeking a destination-oriented lodging business.

High SeasonalityHigh CapEx
Jul 28

Racquet Sports Facility for Sale in New York

NY
$1.1MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:6.1x
Why Buy

This indoor racquet sports facility combines court rentals, memberships, leagues, fitness, wellness, and related rental income. A completed buildout, operating systems, staff, customer base, and management presence allow a buyer to acquire an active platform rather than develop a facility from scratch.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jul 22

Party Rental Business for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$450KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This established party equipment rental business provides event-focused services in the New York market. Its reported cash flow and long operating history may appeal to an owner seeking a proven entertainment and recreation business.

High SeasonalityHigh CapEx
Jul 21

Premier Event Rental Company for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$800KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$190K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This event rental business serves weddings, parties, and institutional events while adding seasonal lighting work to balance revenue through the year. The equipment base and diversified service mix make it appealing to buyers seeking a durable events platform in the New York region.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersHigh SeasonalityHigh CapEx
Jul 19

Turnkey Sports Facility for Sale in New York

NY
$850KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This indoor racquet sports facility offers a fully built-out recreational venue in a growing category of active-lifestyle businesses. It may appeal to buyers seeking a modern, asset-heavy operation with room for membership, court rental, and event revenue in New York.

Absentee OwnerGrowth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Jul 18

Turnkey Indoor Play Center for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$99KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$40K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This children’s entertainment venue is set up for parties and repeat family use, making it a simple consumer-facing operation to step into. It may appeal to buyers looking for a smaller-format recreation business in a major New York metro market.

Jul 17

Profitable Adult Entertainment Venue for Sale in New York

NY
$1.5MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:6.0x
Why Buy

This entertainment business generates revenue from nightlife and beverage sales in a mature market. Buyers may be drawn to the established customer demand and the potential for strong cash flow in a discretionary spending category.

Jul 16

High-growth Sports Facility for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.7MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:7.5x
Why Buy

This indoor recreation facility has multiple revenue streams, including memberships, court rentals, events, and food and beverage sales. It may appeal to buyers who want a large, climate-controlled asset with recurring revenue potential and room to expand utilization in a major northeastern metro.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jul 16

Established Profitable Event Venue for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$13.6MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$14.0M
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This established event and entertainment venue offers a destination-oriented operating model with multiple revenue opportunities tied to hospitality, gatherings, and special events. Its strong reported cash flow and regional presence may appeal to an investor seeking a sizable platform with established market recognition.

Jul 13

Relocatable Virtual Reality Arcade for Sale in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
$1000KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This entertainment business combines arcade-style VR attractions with development and educational applications, creating multiple uses for the same platform. Its relocatable structure may appeal to buyers seeking a flexible concept with entertainment and learning potential.

Jul 9

Renovated Lodging Business for Sale in New York

NY
$2.2MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:9.2x
Why Buy

This hospitality asset combines lodging with restaurant and nightlife operations, creating multiple revenue streams. Buyers may be drawn to the renovation investment, strategic positioning, and potential to improve performance across the property.

Jul 9

Profitable Art Studio for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$550KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$260K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This experience-based entertainment business blends creative activities with private and group events, creating multiple income streams. Its appeal includes a recognizable concept, management support, and a loyal customer base in a major metro area.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceSticky Customers
Jul 3

Established Golf Course for Sale in New York

NY
$2.4MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:8.0x
Why Buy

This golf course combines recreational play with event and membership revenue, creating multiple income streams. A buyer may find value in the property, clubhouse, and established seasonal demand in the New York market.

Sticky CustomersHigh SeasonalityHigh CapEx
Jul 3

Comedy Entertainment Company for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:12.5x
Why Buy

This entertainment business combines live event production with educational programming, creating multiple revenue paths within one brand. It may appeal to a buyer seeking a recognizable concept with longstanding profitability and room for broader audience and venue expansion.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 19

Profitable Turnkey Indoor Playground for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.4MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$540K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This family entertainment business combines indoor play, birthday parties, and memberships, creating several complementary revenue streams. The two-location footprint suggests an established brand with scalable operations and diversified demand from families. A buyer would be stepping into a turnkey model with recurring customer use and event-driven income.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 12

Established Landmark Resort & Golf Course for Sale in New York

NY
$17.0MEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$1.0M
Multiple:17.0x
Why Buy

This century-old Catskill Mountains resort encompasses over 100 guest rooms across multiple buildings, an 18-hole golf course with a driving range, a large banquet facility, a pro shop, and multiple residential structures on more than 350 acres. The property generates strong owner earnings with significant additional revenue potential from expanded winter recreation, events, and spa services. A buyer acquires a turnkey hospitality operation with deep regional brand recognition and substantial real estate value.

Recurring RevenueHigh SeasonalityHigh CapEx

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many entertainment & recreation businesses are for sale in New York?
Searcher OS currently tracks 59 businesses for sale in New York, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 10 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a entertainment & recreation business cost in New York?
The median asking price of current listings is $1,298,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $643,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do entertainment & recreation businesses in New York list for?
Across the 34 entertainment & recreation businesses currently browsable in New York, the median asking price is $1.3M and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $255K. The median asking price works out to 4.6x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a New York entertainment & recreation business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find entertainment & recreation businesses for sale in New York before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new New York entertainment & recreation listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Entertainment & Recreation Business in New York

Buying a entertainment & recreation business in New York pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Entertainment and recreational businesses Common business types include Event Planning, Recreation Centers, Entertainment Venues, Travel.

When you compare entertainment & recreation listings in New York, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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