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,...
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in CA For Sale
TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
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A GameTruck Company for Sale
San Jose, CA
Established GameTruck Business for Sale in San Jose, CA This profitable mobile gaming entertainment company has been serving the Bay Area since 2015, generating strong cash flow and consistent revenue...
Cash Flow: $60,000
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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. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through competitors. -Established...
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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
Profitable Claw Machine Arcade in Prime Riverside Tyler Mall Location This established claw machine arcade presents an exceptional opportunity in the entertainment sector, strategically positioned...
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Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
Orange County, CA
Imagine walking into a thriving children's entertainment center where laughter fills the air and families create lasting memories. That's exactly what you'll find with this established family...
Cash Flow: $189,058
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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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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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...
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.
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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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...
LA's most popular 21+ arcade bar in the Valley for sale!
Los Angeles, CA
A complete turn-key, easy to run, instant revenue generating, solidly established, mega popular 21+ arcade bar in the heart of the NoHo Arts District waiting for a new loving owner to pass the torch...
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Kids Indoor Playground
Los Angeles County, CA
Located in one of the safest cities in Los Angeles County. Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-performing kids' indoor playground in a centrally located area with ample parking. The...
Cash Flow: $832,624
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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Travis Newman
Eliro Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Eliro Inc. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the strategic sale of privately held businesses through industry niche consolidation. Founded by seasoned M&A professionals, Eliro Inc. aims to maximize shareholder value by offering expert advisory services, including business valuation, deal structuring, targeted marketing, and transaction closing. Our core differentiator is our unique approach to consolidating businesses within specific industry niches. This strategy enhances earnings multiples, increases sales prices for sellers, attracts premium buyers, and streamlines the acquisition process. The Eliro Inc. management team brings over 30 years of combined experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, finance, and international business. This expertise, combined with a strong network of buyers (large private corporations, publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and high net worth individuals), positions Eliro Inc. to deliver exceptional results. Eliro Inc. targets privately held businesses with EBITDA ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, ideally within a target niche, and business owners seeking to maximize their exit value. The firm also works with buyers seeking strategic acquisitions to expand market share, diversify portfolios, and drive growth.
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Established Inland Empire Party Rental Business | Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger party rental businesses in the Inland Empire. The company has built a strong reputation in the market and operates with stable annual gross...
Cash Flow: $481,000
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
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.
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
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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Highly Profitable Photo Booth Biz w/ Guaranteed Revenue Stream!
Grover Beach, CA
The local photo booth market is currently saturated with "weekend hobbyists" and part-time operators who compete primarily on price. These smaller entities often lack the reliability, high-end...
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Cash Flow: $94,605
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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Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the Greater Palm Springs area, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most sought-after venue featuring dining, live entertainment, and a perfect nightlife destination spot!...
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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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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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
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.
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
Fully operational topless nightclub in San Diego, CA includes liquor license, police permit to operate, fully staffed, fully equipped. Millions invested in top notch buildout, state of the art...
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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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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Turnkey Events Venue w/ Real Estate – High Bookings & Growth
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee events venue with real estate included, strong forward bookings, and a proven high-conversion marketing system already in place. With...
Cash Flow: $418,000
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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The Back Nine Golf
Franchise
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
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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Indoor Children Playground
Santa Rosa, CA
Strategically located in a high-traffic shopping mall, this indoor playground and family entertainment center benefits from a constant flow of potential customers walking by daily. The business...
Cash Flow: $55,896
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...
Established Gaslamp Bar – Proprietary Brand & Expansion Potential
San Diego County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, independently owned themed bar and entertainment venue located in a core Downtown San Diego Gaslamp nightlife and tourism district. The business has...
Cash Flow: $572,433
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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John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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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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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
Well-Established Dance Studio in Santa Barbara County Area
California
Decades in business with a great reputation providing exceptional dance education to students in a small and supportive community. Established in dance, this studio has been a cornerstone of the local...
Cash Flow: $45,252
50% Seller Financing Multi-Unit Entertainment Rage Rooms
California
Multi-Unit Entertainment Business | $1M+ Revenue | Multiple Revenue Streams Financial Information Asking Price: $200,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down Payment: $200,000 Adjusted...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Nice pool hall (billiards parlor) located in downtown hayward
Hayward, CA
iSmash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Successful Party Rental & Event Services Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
Turnkey Go Karting Business
Sonoma County, CA
Exceptional and very rare entertainment venue in Inglewood, CA
Inglewood, CA
Rewarding Established Youth Soccer Business with Growing Potential
Marin County, CA
Profitable Pottery Painting Studio in Busy Entertainment District
San Joaquin County, CA
SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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 | 44 |
| Asking Price | $292,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $446,985 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $120,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $144,999 | $292,500 | $1,162,500 |
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 | $203,704 | $69,442 |
| Median | $446,985 | $120,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $976,978 | $223,941 |
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 | 0.52 | 1.92 |
| Median | 0.83 | 2.66 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.36 | 3.63 |
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 $292,500, though prices range from under $144,999 to well over $1,162,500.
How much do Entertainment and Recreation Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in California is $446,985 and owners earn a median of $120,000, 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 0.52 to 1.36, with a median of 0.83. Earning multiples range from 1.92 to 3.63, with the median at 2.66. This means the typical Entertainment and Recreation Business in California may ask for around 0.83 times its annual revenue, and 2.66 times its annual owner earnings.
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