Los Angeles, CA
Established Paint and Sip Franchise - Chatsworth Strip Mall Location This thriving paint and sip franchise presents an excellent opportunity in the growing entertainment and recreation sector....
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Newly Remodeled Paint and Sip Business
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Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
Orange County, CA
OWN A PUMP IT UP — THE BEST PRIVATE KIDS' BIRTHDAY PARTIES ON THE PLANET. This featured opportunity is a rare one — a Pump It Up location already built to brand specification in Orange, CA, one of...
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Sale pending - Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
EBITDA: $664,984
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TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
Paradise, CA
TURNKEY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER — ARCADE, LASER TAG & VR A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operating family entertainment center in Northern California — without the cost, delay,...
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One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. Built to be a remote manager. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through...
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Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise & Private Event Business – 2 Vessels
Ventura County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a unique harbor cruise and private event business in Ventura County, California. The offering includes two well-kept vessels — a 112’ yacht and an 87’ paddle wheeler —...
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Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall
Riverside, CA
PRICE REDUCED!!! Profitable Claw Machine Arcade in Prime Riverside Tyler Mall Location This established claw machine arcade presents an exceptional opportunity in the entertainment sector,...
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Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency
California
Opportunity of a generation! Well-established, turnkey hybrid model and talent agency with extraordinary recurring cash flow. Potentially a $5M - $10M business being offered for $3M due to life...
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Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
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Water Wings Swim School
Franchise
Available in California
Water Wings Swim School transforms lives through the power of swimming, creating confident swimmers and stronger communities. Our pools welcome swimmers from 3 months to adult, with carefully designed classes that match every ability level and learning style. Our proven curriculum builds water safety skills and swimming confidence in a warm, indoor environment that keeps students comfortable and engaged throughout their aquatic journey. We've developed a business model that supports franchisee success through multiple revenue opportunities. Our modern facilities feature temperature-controlled pools, professional instruction, retail amenities, and various programs that create outstanding student experiences while providing sustainable growth for franchise owners. As members of the United States Swim School Association, we proudly uphold the highest standards in aquatic education. We work with our franchisees to bring exceptional swim instruction to communities nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,592,892
2nd Gen Flex Space Ready for Fitness, Dance, Events, Adult Day Care
Lease Only
Marina Del Rey, CA
Prime 2nd Generation Flex Space for Lease in Marina del Rey Exceptional turnkey opportunity at the prestigious intersection of Washington Blvd. and Abbot Kinney Blvd. corridor in one of West Los...
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High Tech Entertainment Center - Hologram Zoo
Start Up
A Hologram Zoo functions like a traditional zoo, but all the animals are made entirely of laser light. These holographic creatures appear lifelike and move as though they're real, yet you can pass...
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Oscar's Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Oscar’s Palm Springs presents a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most recognized dining, entertainment, drag shows, Sunday T- Dances and...
Cheers – Iconic Vacaville Bar & Nightclub for Sale (36 Years Strong!)
Vacaville, CA
After 36 successful years, Cheers A Pub—a beloved and established bar and nightclub—is now available for sale. This turn-key business is one of Solano County’s longest-running nightlife destinations,...
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Three Paths to the Opportunity!
Palm Springs, CA
Transform your investment into a thriving entertainment destination in one of California's premier resort markets. This established Palm Springs hospitality venue delivers multiple revenue streams and...
Nanda Nandkishore, M&AMI, CBI
Acacia Group, Inc.
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Check out the company website at www.AcaciaGroupInc.com for details of our services.
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River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue
Sacramento, CA
River City Queen Charter Boat & Floating Event Venue Rare opportunity to own an established and profitable Sacramento charter-boat business and distinctive floating event venue with a full-liquor...
Turnkey Solana Beach Art Gallery | 20-Year Gallery Location + Original
Solana Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire an established contemporary art gallery in the heart of Solana Beach’s highly desirable Cedros Design District. The location has operated as an art gallery for...
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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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Cash Flow: $50,000
Kawaii klaws
Santa Clarita, CA
PRICED TO SELL…… Get it while it’s fast approaching the summer months. This location does well over 200 thousand in the summer months This is one of our largest and highest grossing Kawaiiklaws. New...
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Pine Cove Marina!
Lewiston, CA
This Marina sits on the beautiful Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is a fishing lake that attracts the serious fly fisherman to families looking for summer fun. With a max speed of 10 miles per hour, this...
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iSmash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New Immersive Attractions, Low Start-Up, Avg. $232k Net Profit*, join the fastest growing entertainment brand with 100+ units sold
Avg. Unit Revenue: $705,011
High-Margin Mobile Escape Room – Turnkey SoCal Side Hustle
Lake Forest, CA
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire the premier, entirely unique mobile escape room business operating across Southern California. Established as an incredibly lucrative, ultra-low-overhead side...
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Cash Flow: $171,000
FOR SALE: Turn-Key Game Truck Business + 2013 Ford F150 (FULL PACKAGE)
San Benito County, CA
Update May 31st, Truck now has 4 Brand new 60K mile Tires Brand New Harbor Freight Predator 9500 Generator with 2 Year Full Warranty. This is a fully operational, income-generating mobile...
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Fully Renovated Nightclub
Fresno, CA
Switch Nightclub presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Fresno’s most exciting nightlife and entertainment venues. Strategically located in rapidly growing North Fresno, the club...
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National-Brand Sports League Franchise, West Los Angeles
Marina Del Rey, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire the exclusive franchise territory of a national-brand amateur sports league covering a dense, affluent West Los Angeles County corridor of roughly 900,000 residents — Santa...
Event business for sale (3600 sqft) in Mission Hills
San Diego, CA
Mission Hills Venue is a refined, multi-purpose event space located in the distinguished Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego, California. Designed for versatility and sophistication, our space...
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High-Demand Venue - Turnkey Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
ALL-IN-ONE VENUE OPPORTUNITY Photography studio + private event hall This turnkey banquet hall represents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles's thriving events industry. Established in 2022,...
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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 $600,000 in annual revenue....
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Established San Francisco Bay Sailing Charter Business
Tiburon, CA
Own Sail San Fran Sailing Charters, an established California LLC and turnkey sailing charter business built around Hawks Nest, a beautifully maintained 1999 Hunter 410 (41-foot) cruising yacht. This...
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Iconic Hollywood Comedy Club
Los Angeles County, CA
The Hollywood Comedy, an iconic open-mic comedy club is for sale!! Located in the heart of Los Angeles on Melrose Ave, the club has been named one of the best places to see stand-up comedy in LA by...
Memory Maker Fishing Charter
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Avalon, CA
Memory Maker Fishing is a very well know charter business in Avalon. Catalina Island is one of Californias biggest vacation destinations. With amazing fishing year round it’s very popular for all...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Altitude Trampoline Park
Franchise
Available in California
Altitude Trampoline Park is the premier family entertainment destination, bringing active family fun to the global communities it serves. As one of the world's largest family entertainment franchises, the brand has grown to more than 85 locations open or in development across 29 states and four countries.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,045,001
No Surrender | Highly Profitable Business Sale (2 Locations)
Clovis, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established, profitable family entertainment centers in Fresno & Clovis. Available together as a package or individually. Both are turnkey, cash-flowing operations...
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Profitable Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery
La Canada, CA
This established custom framing and fine art gallery has served its community for over 30 years, earning a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and museum-quality framing....
Trampoline Park for Sale
Riverside County, CA
This well-established indoor trampoline park represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving family entertainment business in Riverside County, CA. Operating since 2019 as a proven...
Turnkey & Profitable Mobile Event Business
Fresno County, CA
2 Vintage Event Trailers – Fully operational with A/C and heat. The black trailer includes running water for coffee and bar service. Mirror Me Photo Booth – Touchscreen, props, and instant...
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Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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The Back Nine Golf
Franchise
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
Avg. Unit Revenue: $237,244
Sactown Family Fun – Profitable Family Entertainment Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sactown Family Fun presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established family entertainment center in Rancho Cordova, California. Operating successfully since 2007, this profitable...
Beautiful Sports Bar, Restaurant+ Lounge with TYPE 48 LIC
Los Angeles County, CA
*CASH ONLY SALE* MUST SEND POF TO QUALIFY** A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC license new bar, restaurant + lounge. Well established neighborhood bar with a brand new full kitchen, menu designed by...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Nightclub, Bar & Grill
Upland, CA
Established nightclub, bar and grill operating successfully in Upland, California. This full-service entertainment venue combines dining and nightlife under one roof in a spacious 5,000 square foot...
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Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salinas, CA
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...
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Turnkey Event Planning Business – Strong SEO & Cash Flow
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly systemized, absentee-run luxury event and proposal planning company serving Southern California. This business has built a dominant reputation in a fast-growing...
Cash Flow: $126,082
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
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Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages
Chino Hills, CA
Lazer Tag & Arcade Premier Entertainment for all ages • Indoor family entertainment center • Located on major Freeway offramp and major intersection • Racing Laser Tag Arena, Laser Tag Battles •...
Established Party Rental Business | Turnkey Operation | $303K Revenue
Orange County, CA
All American Party Rentals is a fully systemized, asset-heavy event and party rental company serving Orange County since 1985. The business offers a comprehensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens,...
Cash Flow: $144,000
Downtown Santa Barbara Bar for Sale
Santa Barbara, CA
Established downtown Santa Barbara bar and live music venue for sale in prime State Street location. Operating under this DBA since 2010, this turn-key dive bar offers exceptional versatility for...
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Absentee-Run Golf Improvement Tool Company in NorCal - SC2270
California
This Northern Californian Golf Improvement Tool Company is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 15 years ago, and is still under the current founding ownership. This company provides...
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Two Location Indoor Playground and Entertainment Business
Santa Rosa, CA
Play has been turned into an adventure here. This indoor family entertainment center is packed wall-to-wall with jump houses, and playgrounds built for bouncing, and climbing. Whether it's a rainy...
Cash Flow: $263,540
i9 Sports
Franchise
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,066
Established Live Music Venue & High-Volume Bar – Northern California
Placer County, CA
Established destination venue generating $1.07M in annual sales, featuring a full-service bar, live music programming, and a loyal regional following. Turnkey operation with indoor stage, large...
High-Volume Gaslamp Bar | $552K EBITA | Rare 2AM License
San Diego County, CA
High-Volume Gaslamp Bar | $552K EBITA | Rare 2AM License Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, independently owned themed bar and entertainment venue located in a core Downtown San Diego...
EBITDA: $552,093
Seller Financing Multi-Unit Entertainment Rage Rooms SC2240
California
Seller Financing Multi-Unit Entertainment Rage Rooms SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $200,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down Payment: $200,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $30,000...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Restaurant - Event Space - Speakeasy - Type 47
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Million dollar build out! Turnkey for your next Restaurant, Event Space, or Speakeasy. Complete with Type 47 ABC full bar and all city permits. Turnkey. Ready for its next life. Buyer must be...
Indian Restaurant w/ Event Space
Asset Sale
Anaheim, CA
Asset Sale Description - MOTIVATED SELLER! Step into a 5,789 SF, beautifully remodeled Indian restaurant with stylish décor and inviting ambiance. Located in the desirable Anaheim Hills community of...
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SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Empower families, strengthen communities, and grow a business with real meaning. Own a SafeSplash Swim School—Where Purpose Meets Profit.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $563,474
Buy or Sell an Entertainment and Recreation Business in California
Entertainment and recreation businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell span a diverse set of consumer facing businesses built around leisure, experiences, and social activity, including bars and lounges, family entertainment centers, indoor playgrounds, sports and fitness venues, golf courses, gaming and VR lounges, event and wedding venues, tour and adventure operators, and creative studios. The business models are primarily experience based and location driven, generating revenue through admissions, hourly play or participation fees, food and beverage sales, private events and parties, memberships, leagues, or facility rentals.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 35 |
| Asking Price | $360,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $450,688 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $122,754 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $360,000 | $819,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $221,000 | $88,325 |
| Median | $450,688 | $122,754 |
| Upper Quartile | $982,912 | $178,515 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.64 |
| Median | 0.79 | 2.70 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.38 | 3.40 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy an Entertainment and Recreation Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Entertainment and Recreation Business in California is $360,000, though prices range from under $200,000 to well over $819,000.
How much do Entertainment and Recreation Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in California is $450,688 and owners earn a median of $122,754, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an Entertainment and Recreation Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.38, with a median of 0.79. Earning multiples range from 1.64 to 3.40, with the median at 2.70. This means the typical Entertainment and Recreation Business in California may ask for around 0.79 times its annual revenue, and 2.70 times its annual owner earnings.
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