Turnkey 4-Room Escape Room Business - Butler County, Ohio
Business Description
Acquire a turnkey escape-room business in Butler County, Ohio. The operation includes four fully functioning themed rooms in an approximately 2,000-square-foot leased facility. All rooms can operate simultaneously with appropriate staffing. The business currently has no employees; the two owners report approximately 10–12 hours each per week at current volume.
The asset sale includes complete room buildouts, puzzles, props, furnishings and equipment; point-of-sale equipment; integrated network, camera and phone systems; brand and goodwill; website, domain and business email; transferable social-media accounts; booking platform; and eligible customer and marketing records, subject to applicable law and platform terms. Plans for a proposed room rewrite are also included.
The location has a favorable $1,000 monthly lease through 2030. Assignment requires landlord approval. The landlord has stated that he will meet a qualified buyer and, after that meeting, provide written confirmation that he is open to considering an extension. Any future rent and extension terms remain subject to negotiation and written agreement.
The business has a strong public reputation and serves families, birthdays, date nights, school and university groups, and surrounding communities. Corporate team-building, employer partnerships, weekday group sales, private events and more consistent local marketing offer meaningful growth potential.
The owners are selling to focus on other ventures. The transaction is intended as a cash-free, debt-free asset sale. Cash or buyer-obtained financing is preferred; limited seller financing may be considered for an exceptional, well-qualified buyer. Additional financial, operational and identity information is available to qualified prospects after a signed NDA.
The asset sale includes complete room buildouts, puzzles, props, furnishings and equipment; point-of-sale equipment; integrated network, camera and phone systems; brand and goodwill; website, domain and business email; transferable social-media accounts; booking platform; and eligible customer and marketing records, subject to applicable law and platform terms. Plans for a proposed room rewrite are also included.
The location has a favorable $1,000 monthly lease through 2030. Assignment requires landlord approval. The landlord has stated that he will meet a qualified buyer and, after that meeting, provide written confirmation that he is open to considering an extension. Any future rent and extension terms remain subject to negotiation and written agreement.
The business has a strong public reputation and serves families, birthdays, date nights, school and university groups, and surrounding communities. Corporate team-building, employer partnerships, weekday group sales, private events and more consistent local marketing offer meaningful growth potential.
The owners are selling to focus on other ventures. The transaction is intended as a cash-free, debt-free asset sale. Cash or buyer-obtained financing is preferred; limited seller financing may be considered for an exceptional, well-qualified buyer. Additional financial, operational and identity information is available to qualified prospects after a signed NDA.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Employees
- No employees; owner-operated. The two owners report approximately 10-12 hours ea
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 2,000 SF with four fully functioning themed escape rooms, a reception/waiting area and operational space. All four rooms can run simultaneously with appropriate staffing. Three rooms accommodate up to 10 guests and one accommodates up to six. The sale includes complete buildouts, puzzles, props, furnishings, equipment, point-of-sale equipment, cameras, network and phone infrastructure. Also included are the brand and goodwill, website, domain, business email, transferable social-media accounts, booking platform, and eligible customer and marketing records subject to applicable law and platform terms. Rent is $1,000/month through 2030; lease assignment requires landlord approval. The landlord will meet a qualified buyer and then document openness to considering an extension; all future terms remain subject to negotiation and written agreement.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a growing Butler County market and serves families, birthdays, date nights, school and university groups, and surrounding communities. Dedicated escape-room competition exists elsewhere in the wider Cincinnati-Dayton region, while the immediate market has limited direct competition. The business maintains a strong public reputation and established customer base. Exact identity, review profile and competitive mapping are available to qualified buyers after NDA.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth opportunities include corporate team-building, local employer partnerships, expanded school and university outreach, weekday group sales, private events and more consistent community marketing. A buyer could refresh existing games, develop additional concepts within the facility, use the included room-rewrite plans, reactivate the customer list where legally permitted, and expand local search, email and social-media campaigns. Corporate outreach has not been meaningfully pursued, leaving a substantial nearby market to develop.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,000
- Rent
- $1,000 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are focusing on other ventures and lack time to pursue available growth.
- Transition Support
- Sellers will provide up to 20 total hours of scheduled transition training during the first 30 calendar days after closing at no additional cost. Training will cover booking management, customer communication, game-master procedures, room resets, opening and closing, equipment and technology systems, account handoffs, and basic troubleshooting. Additional assistance will be available only by written agreement. Current operating knowledge and available plans for a proposed room rewrite are included.
- Financing Options
- Cash or buyer-obtained financing preferred. Limited seller financing may be considere
Listing Info
- ID
- 2535171
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