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Established custom picture framing business with over 40 years of history serving Ventura County and neighboring communities. This well-established business enjoys a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and a loyal customer base built over decades. The business specializes in custom framing, shadowboxes, canvas stretching, dry mounting, frame repairs, memorabilia displays, and specialty framing for artists, interior designers, collectors, schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. All framing is completed in-house using professional equipment and proven production systems. This turnkey opportunity includes an established customer base, professional framing equipment, favorable lease terms, and a complete package of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The business currently relies primarily on repeat customers and referrals, creating excellent upside potential through expanded marketing, social media, additional staffing, and extended operating hours. Ideal for an owner-operator, experienced framer, artist, or creative entrepreneur seeking an established business with a long history of success and significant growth potential. Confidential information is available to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey Japanese-style claw machine and capsule toy arcade in a prime San Francisco retail corridor. The business combines entertainment and specialty retail, attracting both tourists and locals through a curated mix of claw machines, Gachapon-style offerings, and authentic Japanese-inspired merchandise. Its distinctive concept benefits from repeat traffic, impulse purchases, and broad customer appeal. Designed with a simple, low-labor, self-service operating model, the business can run efficiently without on-site staff, making it well suited for a first-time owner-operator, semi-absentee owner, or strategic buyer. With a reported 25.6% net profit margin and included furniture, fixtures, and equipment, the business offers a smooth transition and immediate operational continuity. There is also clear upside potential through adding machines, refreshing prize offerings, expanding merchandise, improving storefront and social media marketing, building local partnerships, and optimizing pricing and operations. This is a compelling opportunity to own a high-margin, easy-to-manage, experience-driven business in one of San Francisco’s most recognized retail areas.
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***NOTE: AD IMAGE IS NOT THE ACTUAL SPACE*** Great opportunity for a more dedicated owner-operator to own a Venue/Event Space! Layout is convertible for another concept upon landlord approval. All Fixtures are included as part of the sale. There is a full kitchen installed. Business Type: Venues & Event Spaces City: Oakland, CA Price: $150,000 Lease Length: Negotiable (5 years with 5 year option is typical) Rent: 2.50 per square feet + NNN (Negotiable) Size: 4,378sf
This is a premier opportunity to acquire the leading specialty hobby retailer in Fresno, a key franchise within a nationally recognized brand (100+ locations). The seller is semi-passive and spends 5-10 hours weekly on the business. The store has been a dominant community destination since 1993, featuring: -RC Racing Hub: complete with indoor/outdoor tracks and a repair center. - Extensive Inventory: the largest stock of BANDAI anime products in the Central Valley, plus top brands like HASBRO, LEGO, STEM kits, board games, and models. - Market Leadership: A strong position in the fast-growing smart toys and hobbyist market. Key Strengths: - Proven Model: Benefits from robust corporate franchise support, training, and omnichannel retail strategy. - Community Anchor: Established as a vibrant, trusted destination with family-focused programming and strong local club/event ties. - Growth Ready: Blends e-commerce with in-store experience for sustained growth and customer loyalty. - Turnkey Operation: Strong manager and staff are in place and staying on with the new owner. The owner is committed to a smooth transition and training for the new ownership. Owner Motivation: The current owner, a lifelong industry expert with decades of experience, is simplifying his portfolio to focus on his other location. He is fully dedicated to collaborating for the continued success of the Fresno store. Ideal for: An owner-operator or investor seeking a well-supported, community-embedded retail business with a passionate customer base and multiple revenue streams. An owner-operator could absorb an additional $60K+ SDE by replacing the current GM.
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This company is a leading digital media brand focused on personal growth, wellness, and modern lifestyle content. It produces a top-ranked podcast supported by a highly engaged global audience. Over nearly a decade, it has expanded into multiple revenue streams including advertising, social partnerships, online programs, live events, and merchandise. Its content emphasizes authenticity, community connection, and meaningful conversations that resonate with women navigating major life transitions. The business operates with a lean, remote-first team and maintains strong relationships with premium brand sponsors. Its loyal community and long-standing cultural influence create a powerful competitive position within the wellness and media space. The brand continues to evolve through strategic innovations such as video content expansion, digital product development, and deeper audience engagement initiatives.
The business is LA County’s premier outdoor pickleball facility, boasting over 450 members and generating ~$1.7M in its first year of operation. Strategically located in one of Southern California’s most exclusive neighborhoods, the business combines sport, lifestyle, and community in a resort-style setting
National transaction benchmarks for entertainment and recreation business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating entertainment and recreation business acquisitions.
Courses, lanes, docks, and venues carry expensive, deferrable maintenance — a typical 18-hole course alone runs $400K–$900K a year in upkeep. Get the land and equipment assessed on their own.
Liquor, gaming, and entertainment licenses are often the most valuable and most fragile part of the deal and may not pass automatically.
Weather, tourism, and the economy swing this revenue hard; look at multiple years and the off-season carrying cost.
Memberships, slip rentals, and league play are durable; one-off events and bar nights are volatile. Price the recurring base differently.
Deferred course work, lane refurbishments, and dock repairs add up fast; budget the real plan, not the seller's.
Event pipelines, member rolls, and online reputation drive the calendar — know whether they survive a change of owner.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
