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Golf and multisport simulation entertainment for all ages complemented with food, beverages, gaming and merchandise. This established indoor golf entertainment venue combines the excitement of virtual golf with a welcoming bar and casual dining atmosphere. Featuring 9 state-of-the-art golf simulators, guests can play on world-famous courses year-round, regardless of weather, while enjoying a full selection of food and beverages. The business caters to golfers of all skill levels as well as social groups, leagues, and private events. In addition to golf simulator rentals and event hosting, the business generates consistent income from a fully licensed bar and kitchen, offering a popular menu of appetizers, sandwiches, and drinks. Further revenue is derived from a small bank of licensed slot machines, providing steady supplemental income and increasing customer dwell time. With multiple revenue streams—golf, food and beverage, and gaming—this business offers a fun and profitable model in the growing indoor entertainment sector. Located in a high-traffic area with strong local demographics, the venue has developed a loyal customer base and continues to attract new visitors through word-of-mouth and league play. This is a turnkey opportunity ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a lifestyle business with strong cash flow potential.
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Beloved Long-Established Restaurant & Banquet Hall w/Property Lyons, IL - 42 Years! "And Semi-Private Gaming Area With Gaming Revenue Of $82,947" An incredible opportunity to acquire a long-established full-service restaurant & banquet facility including its real estate on a highly desirable, heavily traveled corridor of Lyons, IL. This iconic destination has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, offering a powerful combination of steady restaurant traffic & private event hosting. The business and property are ideally suited for an experienced operator or investor seeking a large-scale hospitality asset with immediate operating capability & substantial upside through modernization or repositioning or redevelopment. Included is a large full-service restaurant w/full-service bar. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Dine-in, carryout, pickup & 3rd party delivery. Online ordering is also available. Full liquor license till 2a, Saturdays 3a. Featuring a well laid out interior w/vestibule, hostess stand, wait area & large wait station + ample seating. And a semi-private gaming area w/6 video gaming machines + ATM. 2025 gaming revenue (location’s take) $82,947! Plus, an expansive banquet hall w/dance floor, 2 bars, private bathrooms & its own separate entrance. Able to accommodate groups ranging from 45-250 guests. The room can also be split in 2 to be able to host 2 separate events simultaneously. As well as a huge fully equipped kitchen set up for high volumes! Well established over 42 years. Asset sale with property - all FF&E included. No financials. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Longtime family owned & operated. Business Highlights Diverse & Complementary Revenue Streams • Full-service restaurant w/consistent lunch/dinner/weekend traffic • Established gaming destination • Dedicated banquet/private event business Established Reputation & Market Presence • Decades-long presence in Lyons & surrounding suburbs • Strong brand recognition & repeat customer base • A local neighborhood anchor & a regional event destination • Popular for both everyday dining & large-scale events • Continued demand for group dining & event venues Expansive Facility & Flexible Layout • Large dining areas accommodating significant guest volumes • 2 banquet rooms w/flexible configuration for private events • Efficient kitchen designed for both restaurant service & events Freestanding Building w/Strong Visibility • Prominent corner along a major commercial corridor • Excellent signage/frontage along 2 high-traffic avenues • Easy access for diners & event attendees Prime corner retail space in a freestanding building. Boasts great signage, high visibility, easy access & ample parking for 60 vehicles. Perfectly situated on a major thoroughfare lined w/restaurants, retailers & businesses+high traffic counts. And conveniently located close to major highways, making it convenient for guests traveling from surrounding suburbs and Chicago. Plus, close to many popular attractions. Also, surrounded by a dense commercial & residential area! Prominent Suburban Location • High-traffic corner w/dual street frontage • One of the most recognizable commercial corridors in the SW suburbs • Surrounded by retail/businesses/dense residential neighborhoods • Strong mix of working professionals/families/long-term residents • Centrally located within a dense western suburban trade area • Immediate proximity to neighboring communities - Riverside, Brookfield, Stickney, Berwyn & Cicero • Convenient access to major highways I-55 & I-290 Feel free to stop by the location as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Theo Theodosiadis at [email protected] or call 847-910-465 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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Legendary Illinois Dining Establishment w/Property - Dining, Bar, Gaming & Banquets! "8,000 SqFt Freestanding Building On 3.22 Acres On A Primary Regional Corridor" Offering an incredible menu of prime rib, steaks, seafood, broasted chicken and more. In addition to hearty sandwiches, Italian favorites, house specialties and homemade desserts. Plus, delicious daily specials, their signature Friday fish fry and popular Sunday brunch! Full-service restaurant with a full bar, gaming, multiple dining areas and banquet facilities. Dine-in or carryout, plus catering. Features a welcoming entry, classic dining rooms and a warm cocktail lounge with a private gaming area with 5 state-of -the-art video gaming machines, plus flexible private-event/banquet rooms ideal for birthdays, graduations, showers, weddings, community functions, business outings, corporate events and more. In addition to a full commercial kitchen set up for high volumes! Well established 81 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Owner operated (supervisory) with an experienced kitchen manager and long-term staff in place. Turnkey! Boasts multiple revenue streams - dining, cocktail lounge, gaming, banquet facilities and catering. 2025 gaming revenue $128,743! Prime retail space in a large freestanding building on 3.22 acres. Features a prominent monument sign at its entrance and ample parking for 100 vehicles. The parking lot can simultaneously accommodate both dining, lounge and banquet operations, as well as tour buses for large organized events. Perfectly situated on a primary regional corridor and well-traveled state route with strong visibility and easy access. Its consistent week-to-week traffic from nearby big box retailers is complemented by other event venues, golf, recreation, conservation areas, seasonal surges and border-area visitors. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
An established experiential entertainment business in Middle Tennessee offers a distinctive combination of axe throwing, rage room experiences, food, drinks, private events, and group entertainment. This multi-concept venue brings several popular activities together under one roof, creating a destination designed for customers looking for something beyond traditional dining, nightlife, or entertainment options. The business serves a wide range of customers and occasions, including date nights, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate outings, team-building events, private parties, celebrations, and casual group entertainment. Its combination of interactive activities and food and beverage service gives customers multiple reasons to visit while providing the business with diversified revenue opportunities. One of the venue's key competitive advantages is its rage room experience. With limited direct competition for this type of entertainment in the surrounding market, the concept helps distinguish the business from more traditional event venues and activity-based entertainment businesses. Axe throwing further expands the experience and creates another recognizable attraction that appeals to individuals, groups, and organized events. The operation is already established with the equipment, inventory, staffing, procedures, and infrastructure necessary to continue serving customers following a change in ownership. A renewable lease provides continuity at the existing location, while the facility offers ample space for the business's combination of entertainment, events, food service, and beverage offerings. Another attractive feature is the limited amount of time currently required from ownership. Day-to-day operations are supported by an existing staff, while the owner's responsibilities are primarily focused on administrative oversight, occasional equipment needs, and sourcing materials for the rage room. This structure could appeal to buyers searching for a semi-absentee business opportunity or an established entertainment concept that does not require the owner to personally manage every aspect of daily operations. There is considerable potential for a new owner to build upon the existing business through additional marketing and business development. Corporate events, company outings, employee appreciation events, team-building activities, birthday parties, private events, and larger group bookings represent particularly attractive areas for expansion. Increased outreach to local businesses, organizations, schools, social groups, and event planners could help introduce the venue to additional audiences and drive greater utilization of the existing operation. Digital marketing, social media, event promotions, local partnerships, and targeted advertising could provide additional avenues for growth. The nature of axe throwing and rage room experiences also lends itself well to visually engaging social media content, customer-generated content, group promotions, and event-based marketing. The business sits at the intersection of several growing entertainment categories, including experiential entertainment, activity-based entertainment, social entertainment, corporate team building, private events, and food and beverage. Rather than acquiring a business dependent upon a single service or attraction, a new owner would be stepping into a concept with multiple complementary offerings and several potential customer segments. For a buyer searching for an entertainment business for sale in Middle Tennessee, axe throwing business, rage room business, experiential entertainment venue, private event business, corporate event venue, team-building business, semi-absentee business, or food and entertainment concept, this opportunity provides an established foundation with differentiated attractions, multiple revenue channels, limited direct competition, and meaningful opportunities for continued growth.
Well-established party rental business opportunity for sale. This coastal Carolinas business has a strong reputation, has been operating for over ten years, and has many recurring clients. This business is completely turn-key, with future bookings already on the calendar. They also benefit from relationships with local media companies. They have upgraded & added new equipment to increase revenue opportunities in 2025. This business is one of only a few locally that are fully insured. They cater to individuals, businesses, schools, churches, festivals, and other non-profit entities. The business has future bookings on the calendar. Many bookings are annual repeat clients. They recently added more rental options (tents, tables, chairs) to upsell and help push per event revenue up. As well as added new equipment for rentals in 2025. This is the perfect business for a couple or someone semi-retired looking to own a business with great long-term opportunity. A new owner could increase traffic by implementing a full marketing plan. Seller Finance amount and terms, if offered, are at the Seller’s discretion depending on all of the terms of the offer and Buyer’s financial strength and experience.
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CLICK THE BLACK SIGN IN TO INQUIRE BUTTON BELOW, VERIFY YOUR EMAIL, AND FILL OUT THE NDA TO RECEIVE A DETAILED INFO PACKET ON THE BUSINESS WITH HISTORICAL FINANCIALS AND THE ADDRESS. A rare opportunity to acquire a highly established, profitable event production company with more than 30 years of brand recognition in the spiritual, wellness, consciousness and personal transformation market. The business produces premium live conferences and retreats featuring internationally recognized bestselling authors and thought leaders, attracting a loyal community of repeat attendees from across the globe. The company includes a targeted 55,000-person CRM/database, long-standing speaker relationships, an extensive archive of content, hundreds of testimonials and well-documented operating systems. This low-overhead, location-independent business offers significant growth potential through expanded events, digital education and recurring community or membership offerings. The retiring founder will provide transition support and personally introduce key speaker and industry relationships.
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For over two decades, a family's vision has transformed into Connecticut's premier party rental company, creating countless magical moments for thousands of loyal customers. What began as a passionate commitment to bringing joy to celebrations has evolved into a thriving enterprise with deep community roots and an exceptional reputation throughout the region. This remarkable journey has been built on unwavering dedication to quality and service excellence. Over the years, the founders have carefully curated an impressive inventory worth over $350,000, including professional-grade tents, tables, chairs, concession machines, dunk tanks, carnival games, and inflatables. Each piece represents their commitment to meeting every client's unique celebration needs. The company's growth story is reflected in strategic partnerships with caterers, event venues, florists, photographers, and DJs - relationships that demonstrate the trust and respect earned within the industry. These alliances have created a robust referral network that continues to drive consistent business growth. Technological evolution has kept pace with tradition, featuring an active e-commerce platform that expands market reach while maintaining the personal touch customers cherish. Professional delivery capabilities, including a 2007 Mitsubishi box truck and trailer, ensure seamless service execution. Now, after twenty successful years, this family legacy seeks its next chapter. The asking price of $375,000 represents not just a business acquisition, but an opportunity to inherit a established brand, loyal customer base, comprehensive inventory, and proven operational systems. The transition includes comprehensive training and support, ensuring continuity for both new ownership and existing clientele. This represents more than a business purchase - it's an invitation to continue a meaningful story of bringing communities together through memorable celebrations. With tremendous earning potential and a solid foundation for growth, this opportunity awaits an entrepreneur ready to write the next chapter of this inspiring success story.
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This established paint-and-sip studio in a prime east valley location has 15 years of brand equity, a 4.9 star Google Rating, and strong organic search visibility. Revenue comes from public paint classes, private and corporate events, and retail painting kits, with roughly 16 to 20 classes a month run by a seasoned part-time instructor team. The studio is the only one in the area to hold its own Arizona Series 7 (beer and wine) bar license. The license is included in the sale and carries an estimated $50,000 to $65,000 of standalone market value. Owned largely absentee today, it is turnkey for a hands-on owner-operator ready to bring new energy to a well-known local brand that already has over one-hundred painting concepts to use. There is a growing interest in general craft activities, and this studio is starting to evolve and expand into other creative experiences which presents a large growth opportunity.
This established creative event venue represents a proven business model with over a decade of successful operations in Northern California. The facility specializes in hosting creative sessions including public classes, private parties, children's programs, and corporate team building events, enhanced by a California Type 41 ABC beer and wine license that generates additional high-margin revenue streams. Financial Performance: The business demonstrates consistent growth with revenue increasing approximately 35% over recent years while gross margins expanded from 79% to nearly 88%. Annual cash flow approximates $90,000, generated through fully staffed operations without owner salary requirements, ensuring earnings transferability to new ownership. Operational Structure: Day-to-day operations function with minimal owner oversight through established staff management systems. The business maintains approximately $20,000 in inventory at cost and operates with comprehensive infrastructure including point-of-sale systems, online booking platforms, and established digital presence. Market Position: The venue has cultivated a recognized local brand with loyal repeat clientele and maintains a standing calendar of advance bookings. Prepaid gift card sales provide additional cash flow stability and customer retention. Growth Opportunities: Corporate team building represents the most significant expansion potential, offering higher per-participant rates, weekday utilization optimization, and repeat business opportunities. Companies typically book larger groups at premium pricing during traditionally slower business hours. Assets Included: The sale encompasses complete operational infrastructure including facility build-out, furniture, equipment, technology systems, website, booking platform, social media presence, and existing inventory. This opportunity offers immediate operational capability with established systems, proven profitability, and clear pathways for revenue growth through expanded corporate services and enhanced owner involvement.
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Seller Financing Available – Established Residential Audio & Video Business (Greater Boston) A rare opportunity for a music and technology lover: this well-established audio/video business, located just outside Boston, holds distribution rights to some of the industry's most respected luxury brands. Built over many years of loyal customer relationships, the company has generated recurring, steady, organic revenue with a reputation for excellence in high-end home and office sound experiences. This is an ideal opportunity for: • An existing AV company looking to expand into a new market and add premium product lines to its offering • An entrepreneur ready to own and operate a turnkey business with an established brand and customer base Industry background is preferred but not required — a genuine interest in sales, relationship-building, and helping clients create beautiful audio experiences matters more than necessarily just technical expertise. The seller will provide hands-on training to ensure a smooth transition, and a long-term lease can be arranged with the current property owner. The seller is motivated and open to holding a meaningful amount of financing for the right buyer — making this an accessible path to business ownership for a qualified candidate. 2025 Top Line Sales: $840K 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings/ SDE: $290K Asking Price: $625,000 (offers are invited)
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.
