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Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale

The booking calendar and equipment are easy to see, but the real value tends to live in customers who rebook year after year without any prompting and a trained team that runs the experience without the owner on-site.

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Fundraising Event Platform

Provides a platform for managing attendees, donor engagement, ticket sales, and donation capture for fundraising events with a revenue model primarily driven by recurring services.
Price$1M
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$320K

Golf Event Production Company

Organizes high-end golf outings pairing C-Suite executives with former professional athletes for exclusive experiences and networking events.
Price$28M
Revenue$14.4M
SDE$6.5M

California’s Premiere Outdoor School Guides

Provides outdoor courses and guide services in surfing, survival, mountain biking, medical, rock climbing, and backpacking for individuals, groups, and corporate clients in the Bay Area, CA.
Price$1.3M
Revenue$700K
EBITDA$250K

Pitching Machine Company

Builds state-of-the-art pitching machines for baseball, softball, and cricket, serving MLB teams, NCAA D1 programs, high schools, batting cages, and individual customers.
Price$5M
Revenue$3.3M
SDE$749K

Smart Home Technology Business

Designs, engineers, installs, and maintains advanced home automation and commercial control systems with custom solutions for audio, video, lighting, shading, climate control, energy management, and networking for luxury residential and commercial clients in Texas, California, Florida, and Hawaii.
Price$4.8M
Revenue$3.3M
SDE$847.8K

Media Software & Equipment Provider

Provides digital services and hardware to the entertainment industry, including cloud-based editing, post-production services, IT services, and hardware rental.
Price-
Revenue$3.1M
EBITDA$480K

Full-Service Events Firm

Provides comprehensive event planning, destination management, and related services including event design, production, logistics, transportation, and themed experiences in Texas, serving corporate clients, event planners, and organizations with established repeat clientele and generating additional revenue from rentals of event decor, props, and equipment.
Price$1.7M
Revenue$4.3M
SDE$464.1K

Higher Education Team Building Events Company

Designs and operates custom team-based obstacle courses and puzzle challenges for schools, camps, and private organizations to equip young people with skills like teamwork and creativity across more than 20 states.
Price$375K
Revenue$500K
SDE$200K

Midwest Urban Event Collective

Offers immersive street art workshops, neon art sessions, and guided tours at studios in chicago and atlanta, plus an online shop selling branded merchandise and artist collaborations
Price$350K
Revenue$805.7K
SDE$123K

Live Events Company

Specializes in live events with over 1,000 shows annually, serving businesses and consumer attendees with a loyal client base spanning over three decades.
Price$1.3M
Revenue$1.8M
EBITDA$350K

Wake & Surf Boat Dealership

Exclusive dealer of MasterCraft boats specializing in the sale of new and pre-owned wakeboard, wakesurf, and ski boats, with full-service facilities offering dockside service, storage, delivery, parts, financing, and more in Maine and Massachusetts.
Price$4.5M
Revenue$5.5M
SDE$1.1M

Luxury Transportation Provider

Provides luxury limousine, bus, and shuttle transportation with professional chauffeurs for weddings, corporate events, airport travel, and customizable tours across california’s southern and central coast regions
Price$890K
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$221.9K

Houseboat Resort & Marina / RV Park / Outdoor Recreation Business

Offers houseboat and watercraft rentals, RV camping, and various recreational activities like fishing and watersports, along with amenities such as a marina, fuel dock, general store, and seasonal café.
Price$4M
Revenue$4.1M
EBITDA$296.1K

Social Sports Organization

Organizes adult sports leagues, tournaments, and adventure activities in Los Angeles, offering quality equipment, online registration, and access to top local sports facilities, with revenue from league registration fees, corporate event packages, and merchandise sales.
Price-
Revenue$1.7M
SDE$820K

Sports Betting Analytics Business

Provides daily sports betting picks, tips, money management guidance, and expert handicapping advice through detailed statistical analysis and in-depth research for entertainment, news, and fantasy sports purposes.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$350K
EBITDA$215K

Children's Interactive Fitness Business

Provides interactive fitness and entertainment programs for children through creative movement, sports development, on-site field trips, and physical education, serving schools, daycare centers, camps, and other groups.
Price-
Revenue$650K
SDE$260K

Party Boat Business in AZ

Operates a unique party boat service in Phoenix, Arizona, transporting clients on a party bus to Lake Pleasant for themed barge experiences, generating $788k in revenue and $177k in EBITDA in 2023.
Price$1.7M
Revenue$788.5K
EBITDA$177.9K

Winery

Offers a variety of wines and wine tasting experiences in a scenic setting with year-round events featuring local musicians and food trucks, generating revenue through wine sales and a recurring membership program.
Price-
Revenue$1.6M
SDE$320.5K

Celebrity / Entertainment Media Business

Offers a platform featuring exclusive celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, world premieres, red carpet events, and multilingual content, with partnerships with major studios and a strong social media presence.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$375K
SDE$250K

Distillery in Colorado

Operates a distillery and tasting room in downtown Colorado, selling products to distributors, individual consumers, and offering private label services.
Price$3.8M
Revenue$4M
EBITDA-$193K

Boat Repair and Rental Business

Provides custom boat flooring, upholstery, instruction, and boat and truck upgrades, plus online retail sales of cleaning supplies, accessories, and branded products to boat owners and outdoor recreation customers and event participants
Price-
Revenue$1.3M
SDE$325K

Boating / Power Sports Dealership

Offers sales and services for boats, trailers, motors, mowers, and outdoor equipment, primarily catering to individual and commercial clients in Missouri.
Price-
Revenue$2.4M
EBITDA$244.2K

Immersive Games / Activity Business

Specializes in immersive adventure games featuring escape rooms, axe throwing, and a pinball lounge, catering to groups of friends, families, corporate teams, and individuals for special occasions and team-building events.
Price-
Revenue$1.2M
SDE$400K

Obstacle / Sporting Courses Company

Specializes in designing and constructing ninja gyms, custom obstacles, and modular courses for indoor and outdoor environments, offering expert consultations, coach certifications, curriculum development, and a wide range of prefabricated and customizable products.
Price$5M
Revenue$982.4K
SDE$466.5K

Recording Studio and Audio Engineering School

Offers audio engineering education and rents recording studios to professional musicians, generating most revenue from tuition.
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$200K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Repeat Booking Rate

  • Ask what percentage of customers rebook each year, broken down by type: individuals, corporate groups, youth leagues, and schools.
  • Corporate and group accounts are especially worth understanding because they tend to book multiple times per year and are larger on average.
  • High repeat rates in corporate and group segments are one of the clearest signals that the experience is genuinely delivering on its promise.
  • Ask whether rebooks happen automatically through a loyalty program or system, or whether the owner has to personally follow up to close them.

Year-Round Revenue

  • Ask for monthly financials going back at least two years so you can see how much revenue holds up in the slowest quarter.
  • Businesses with indoor programming, private events, corporate bookings, or memberships to carry the off-season are more stable and easier to finance.
  • A business where the worst quarter is still 80 percent of the best quarter is a very different story from one that goes quiet for three months.
  • Ask what the owner has tried to fill slow periods and which approaches have actually worked.

Permits, Licenses, and Lease

  • Ask for a complete list of operating permits, amusement licenses, liquor licenses, and safety certifications, along with renewal dates and transfer status.
  • Some permits transfer automatically in a sale; others require a new application that can take weeks or months depending on the jurisdiction.
  • Lease assignment language is equally important — the right of first refusal and transfer terms can affect whether and how fast you close.

Lead Staff and Safety Credentials

  • Ask for a team roster with roles, tenure, and certifications for instructors, guides, and venue managers.
  • Find out who handles training for new guides and whether that knowledge is documented or lives entirely with one person.
  • A lead instructor with multi-year tenure who runs safety certification and guide training is one of the most valuable assets a recreation business can have.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2x-4x

SDE

High seasonality, owner-operated, single revenue stream

4x-7x

EBITDA

Year-round revenue, repeat bookings, experienced staff team

Repeat booking rate, how much revenue holds up in the off-season, and whether the staff team runs the experience independently are the main factors that separate recreation businesses at the high end from those at the low end.

What drives a premium

70%+ of groups and corporate customers rebook each year without the owner's involvement

Year-round revenue with off-season programming, private events, or memberships keeping income steady

Certified instructors and lead staff with multi-year tenure who run safety training and guide certification

Multiple revenue streams from the same location: public bookings, corporate groups, and private events

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FAQ

Entertainment & Recreation Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a recreation business?

Start with repeat booking rates and seasonality. A recreation business where 70 percent of customers rebook each year and revenue holds up through the slow months is a much steadier acquisition than one that depends on peak season to hit its numbers. From there, look at the permit and lease situation, team tenure and certifications, and whether bookings flow in automatically or require the owner's personal involvement. Browse recreation businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a recreation business cost?

Most recreation businesses sell for 2 to 7 times annual profit. Highly seasonal operations that the owner runs personally tend to trade at the lower end. Businesses with year-round revenue, strong repeat bookings, and a trained team that runs independently can reach 5 to 7 times. Use the SBA loan calculator to model what different deal sizes look like in monthly payments.

How do I evaluate a recreation business before buying?

Ask for monthly financials going back at least two years so you can see the seasonal pattern. Review booking data broken down by customer type: public walk-ins, corporate groups, private events, leagues. Ask for a permit and license list with current status and renewal history. Then meet the team and understand who handles safety training, guide certification, and day-to-day operations when the owner is away.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a recreation business?

Good starting points: What is the repeat booking rate by customer segment, and has it been consistent over the past three years? What does monthly revenue look like in the slowest quarter? Which permits or licenses require a new application in a sale versus transferring automatically? Is the lease assignable, and what are the remaining terms? Who holds safety certifications and who handles new guide training? Does the owner work daily shifts or operate primarily in an oversight role?

Where can I find recreation businesses for sale?

Rejigg lists recreation businesses that have been individually sourced and vetted. You can browse recreation businesses for sale on Rejigg and connect directly with sellers. Listings include financial details and operational information so you can filter for what fits your goals.

How does seasonality affect what I should pay for a recreation business?

Seasonality affects both valuation and your cash flow planning. In diligence, look at the spread between your best and worst months and make sure you have enough working capital to cover the slow period without stress. A business with less than a 20 percent revenue swing between best and worst quarters is generally easier to manage. When seasonality is significant, ask the seller what they have tried to fill the off-season and what's worked.

Do permits and licenses transfer when I buy a recreation business?

It depends on the type and jurisdiction. Some operating permits transfer automatically in a business sale; others require a new application from the buyer. Liquor licenses and amusement licenses in particular often need a fresh application process that can take weeks or months. Start researching each permit early in diligence by contacting the issuing authority directly. The lease assignment process is equally important and worth reviewing at the same time.