Turnkey Indoor Play Center & Cafe in Affluent Illinois Suburb

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Financial Details

Asking Price:
$199,000
Annual Revenue:
$175,526
Cash Flow / SDE:
$35,129
Profit Metric:
Seller's Discretionary Earnings
Valuation Multiple:
5.7x
Location:
IL, US
Source:
Date:
November 06, 2025

Key Highlights

Thriving indoor play center and cafe located in a high-traffic, affluent downtown suburb.
Semi-absentee ownership model allowing for lifestyle flexibility (owner works 20 hours/week).
Strong foundation with loyal customers and significant growth potential through expanded offerings.

Description

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving, community-focused Indoor Child's Play Center integrated with a stylish café, situated in the heart of an affluent, high-traffic downtown suburb. Established in 2023 by local 'momtrepreneurs,' this turnkey business has quickly become a beloved local hub, generating consistent year-over-year revenue growth. The current structure supports semi-absentee ownership, requiring only 20 hours of owner involvement per week. The business features a loyal customer base, strong social media presence, and significant upside potential via expanding birthday party packages, retail sales, or future franchising. This listing offers a perfect blend of lifestyle flexibility and scalable business potential.

Industry Information

Industry Description:
This business operates within the Entertainment & Recreation sector, specifically focusing on children's activity centers combined with a food service component (café).
Classification:
Entertainment & Recreation

Operational Snapshot

Year Established:
2023
Employees:
8
Reason for Selling:
Family

Real Estate & Lease

Status:
Leased
Monthly Rent:
$5,152 USD

Assets & Inventory

FF&E Value:
$25,000 USD
Includes FF&E:
Yes
Inventory Value:
$5,000 USD
Includes Inventory:
Yes

Broker Contact

Name:
Courtney Waters
Company:
Transworld Business Advisors
Email:
[email protected]

Listing Details

Listing ID:
b2440fd6-d63b-4005-a410-b369dc954de9
Source Listing ID:
041621-754464
Deal Status:
For Sale
Last Updated:
November 06, 2025
Currency:
USD

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Indoor Play Cafe Family Business Turnkey Semi-Absentee