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
Self-serve fundraising event platform processing $40M in annual transactions across 500 to 1,000 events per year with 80-85% retention, all from organic growth with no sales team or marketing spend.
Price$1M
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$320K
California’s Premiere Outdoor School Guides
Over twenty years of operating history in the Bay Area outdoor recreation market with a 25-person W2 team, diversified programming across surfing, climbing, and survival courses, and corporate retreat revenue representing a growth lever that could double weekday utilization.
Price$1.3M
Revenue$646.3K
EBITDA$117.9K
Pitching Machine Company
29 of 30 Major League Baseball teams use these patented pitching machines, built for baseball, softball, and cricket with 70% gross margins and virtually no outbound sales effort to date.
Price$5M
Revenue$6.1M
SDE$1.3M
Higher Education Team Building Events Company
Over ten years of custom team-based obstacle course and puzzle challenge events across 15 states, with 90 annual bookings, EBITDA margins above 50%, and near-automatic renewal driven by annual student body turnover.
Price$375K
Revenue$485K
SDE$200K
Smart Home Technology Business
Nearly four decades of high-end residential technology integration serving luxury estates nationwide, with builder and architect referral networks that have delivered repeat business for decades.
Price$4.8M
Revenue$2.6M
SDE$128.4K
Entertainment Tech Integration Services
A value-added reseller and system integrator serving major film and television studios has operated debt-free for over thirty-five years, with recurring revenue from software licensing, managed services, and deep relationships across the post-production ecosystem.
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Revenue$2.7M
EBITDA$145.6K
Immersive Urban Art Experiences
Immersive street art experience business operating two studios across the Midwest and Southeast, with revenue nearly doubling from $391k in 2021 to $825k in 2026 and margins now inflecting sharply upward.
Price$350K
Revenue$805.7K
EBITDA$47K
Live Events Company
Over 1,000 live shows produced annually across major theme parks and entertainment venues, generating $1.8M in revenue with $350k in EBITDA.
Price$1.3M
Revenue$1.8M
EBITDA$350K
LA Adult Recreation League
Asset-light recreational sports league operator in Southern California generating $1.7M in revenue with 48% margins, zero full-time employees, and 60 secured facility permits across a competitive metro market.
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Revenue$1.7M
SDE$820K
Fair and Show Company
Nine annual events spanning fairs, drive-through Christmas light shows, and consumer trade shows across two southeastern states generate $1.5M in profit on 30% margins with minimal owner involvement.
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Revenue$5M
SDE$1.5M
Elegant Event Chauffeured Transport
Luxury limousine, bus, and shuttle operation in California with $1.1M+ revenue sustained over four years, a 15-vehicle fleet, and over $350k in prepaid 2026 reservations already on the books.
Price$890K
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$224K
Wake & Surf Boat Dealership
Exclusive dealer territory covering three states with 80% inboard segment market share, a three-year manufacturer contract, and a 100% customer service index.
Price$4.5M
Revenue$6M
SDE$1.2M
Weddings / Events Catering Business
Full-service catering and event planning operation generating $1.2M to $1.4M in annual revenue with 15% recurring B2B contracts and multiple ancillary revenue streams.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.2M
SDE$300K
Sports Betting Analytics Business
Sports analytics subscription platform with 750 active subscribers generating $1.1M in recurring revenue and $500k in owner earnings, entirely solo-operated.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$1.1M
EBITDA$500K
Party Boat Business in AZ
A fleet of seven themed party boats with a 5-year commercial slip contract at a major Arizona lake generates $789k in annual revenue with low operating costs and a 20-person team already in place.
Price$1.7M
Revenue$788.5K
EBITDA$177.9K
Children's Interactive Fitness Business
Interactive fitness and entertainment programs for children generated $650k in 2024 with 30% year-over-year growth and SDE margins above 40%.
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Revenue$650K
SDE$260K
Winery
A producing vineyard and winery with over $1.5M in revenue and consistent profitability, offering a turnkey lifestyle business with multiple revenue streams from wine production, tasting room sales, and events.
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Revenue$1.5M
SDE$253K
Hunting Preserve & Shooting Sports Club
Recreational outdoor venue spanning sporting clays, upland bird hunting, shooting ranges, and seasonal events. On-site dining, bar, campground, and guide services generate consistent revenue near $750k annually with SDE averaging over $240k.
Price$700K
Revenue$740.1K
SDE$227.5K
Lakeside Marina Resort & Recreation
A houseboat resort and marina on a major Northern California reservoir generating $4.6M in revenue with EBITDA climbing from $242k in 2024 to $765k in 2026, driven by houseboat rentals, watercraft rentals, an RV campground, and marina services.
Price$4M
Revenue$4.1M
EBITDA$242.5K
Celebrity / Entertainment Media Business
Entertainment media platform with partnerships across every major studio, 65% EBITDA margins, and revenue that tripled from $150k to $500k over four years.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$500K
SDE$325K
Distillery in Colorado
Craft distillery with on-site tasting room, event venue, and real estate valued at $6-8M generating $4M in annual revenue across spirits production, retail, and hospitality channels.
Price$3.8M
Revenue$4M
EBITDA($193K)
Outdoor Fitness Equipment Manufacturer
Manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment serving correctional facilities, military bases, municipalities, and parks departments, with $2.4M in 2024 revenue and peak revenue of $3.2M in 2023.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$1.8M
SDE$70K
Immersive Games / Activity Business
Award-winning escape room and entertainment venue with axe throwing and a pinball lounge, generating four consecutive years of revenue growth to $1.4M with $420k in SDE on a prepaid booking model.
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Revenue$1.4M
SDE$420K
Midwest Outdoor Power Dealership
Full-service marine and power sports dealership with $2.9M in 2024 revenue, 5.42 acres of owned land, and rebuilt operations ready for an owner-operator or strategic buyer.
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Revenue$1.4M
EBITDA($45.8K)
Boat Repair and Rental Business
Watersports and boat customization operation generating $1.3M in revenue with $325k in owner earnings and 30% growth from 2023 to 2024.
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Revenue$1.2M
SDE$325K
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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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Read the Owner's GuideEntertainment & Recreation Business Acquisition
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.