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American Restaurants For Sale in Illinois

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Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base

Cook County, IL

Near West Chicago Suburbs - Longstanding fast food restaurant & profitable catering business. $1,000,000 plus in annual revenue. Full service catering business serving greater Chicagoland area....

$550,000

$550,000

Established Breakfast Lunch Restaurant, unique opportunity.

Kane County, IL

Well known area breakfast and lunch restaurant with overflow weekend crowds and consistent daily diners. Reputation for high quality, great value menu selections and impeccable service. Beautiful...

$149,999

$149,999

Greek, Mediterranean Restaurant with Real Estate in Affluent Suburb

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Illinois

Picture yourself owning this thriving Greek and Mediterranean restaurant that's been delighting customers in one of Illinois' most affluent Western suburbs for years. You're looking at a solid...

$1,799,000

$1,799,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Event-Ready Restaurant w/ Catering & Banquet Growth Potential

Flora, IL

This versatile commercial property features a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious main dining area, and two private banquet rooms, making it ideal for an expanded event, catering, or...

$600,000

$600,000

Well-Loved BBQ Spot Ready for Growth- Real Estate Included!

Marion County, IL

This well-established southern-style BBQ restaurant offers a loyal customer base, strong weekend traffic, and high-margin smoked meats and comfort-food favorites. Its menu of brisket, ribs, pulled...

$325,000

$325,000

Entertainment-Focused Bar with Patio and Private Event Areas

St. Clair County, IL

This vibrant full-service bar and restaurant features a broad-appeal menu and a lively late-night operation, open seven days a week from late morning through the early morning hours. Located in a busy...

$475,000

$475,000

Maxwell Street Historic Brand For sale

South Suburban, IL

24 HOUR PROVEN MODEL IN CHICAGO OVER 40 YEARS...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $350,081

Restaurant and Game Room Business-only in Peoria, Illinois!

Peoria, IL

Total Net Sales are $350,000 per year! Restaurant generates $266,000 per year at 65% margin! Game machine commission from the Game Room is $84,000 per year! Game Room just started recently and is...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Donut Franchise Store For Sale in Illinois

Illinois

Franchise Donut Store is for sale in Lake County, Illinois. The store opened a few years ago and the seller must sell this franchise and is willing to sell at a loss. His loss is your gain as this...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

One-Of-A-Kind Restaurant Affluent Western Suburb - Sales Over $1.6M!

Kane County, IL

High-Volume Well-Established One-Of-A-Kind Restaurant Affluent Western Suburb of Chicago - Sales Over $1.6 Million! "In The Heart Of Its Historic Downtown Shopping & Dining District Walking Distance...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $190,737

Fast-Food Restaurant, Bar, 6 Video Gaming Machines

Berkeley, IL

Established Fast-Food Restaurant & Bar with Gaming in Berkeley, IL This profitable multi-revenue stream business has been operating successfully since 2011, offering an exceptional opportunity for an...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Premier Multi-Revenue Restaurant & Event Venue with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

DuPage County, IL

Confidential sale of a proven full-service restaurant and event venue located in Chicago’s western suburbs. The business generates balanced and consistent cash flow through a diversified revenue model...

$3,150,000

$3,150,000

Cash Flow: $343,010

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iconic DT Tinley Restaurant and Wedding Venue for sale.

$2,900,000 - Cook County, IL

$2,900,000

Cook County, IL

George Gianares

Timio Consulting

Profitable Franchise For Sale.. Moving must sell

Cook County, IL

Franchise Restaurant – Melrose Park, IL – Drive-Thru Location Franchise for sale in Melrose Park, IL. The store is fully equipped, staffed, and generating annual sales trending over $800,000 with...

$399,000

$399,000

EBITDA: $170,000

Fast Food Restaurant Super Prime Location

Chicago, IL

The Busiest Location in Chicago for Fast Food...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $156,777

Calder Capital - Mergers & Acquisitions

Calder Capital, LLC

Serving Lake County, IL

Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.

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Full-Service Restaurant w/ Real Estate - Kane County, IL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kane County, IL

Located in the heart of Kane County, IL, this well-established, full-service restaurant has been a community staple for over 25 years. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, classic American menu, and...

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rockford Area Fast Food - Ice Cream

Winnebago County, IL

This FAST FOOD restaurant is open limited hours. It is located in a great area with limited competition. The rent is cheap. Yearly sales about $250,000. The seller will train. This is a very special...

$150,000

$150,000

Bar, Banquet Hall , Restaurant & Video Gaming

Country Club Hills, IL

5 INCOME STREAMS,SEATS OVER 100...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $87,790

American Diner in EXCELLENT LOCATION, Harwood Heights on Harlem Ave!~

Harwood Heights, IL

You'll discover an exceptional American diner opportunity that's been thoughtfully designed for success. Picture yourself welcoming guests into this beautifully renovated 7,200 square foot restaurant...

$400,000

$400,000

Hot Food!! Over $2M Sales

Peoria, IL

This is a ONE OF A KIND food business!!!! It has been around over 30 years. It is located near Peoria, Illinois. 2024 sales were over $2,000,000 and 2025 is on target to break $2,000,000. There are...

$465,000

$465,000

Urban-Focused Breakfast Chain Available

Cook County, IL

This breakfast chain thrives in Urban Markets and is known for its innovative approach to morning and midday meals, offering a variety of creative breakfasts, specialty juices, and its own...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $4,200,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $4,200,000

Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming - 35 Years!

Cook County, IL

Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming South Suburb of Chicago, IL - 35 Years! "2024 Gaming Revenue (Locations Take) $161,596" A classic long-running breakfast and lunch diner...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $74,265

Profitable Upscale Tavern – McHenry County / Northwest Suburbs Absente

$400,000 - McHenry County, IL

$400,000

McHenry County, IL

Established & Beloved Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Location

Chicago, IL

Don't Miss this great opportunity to own your American Fast Food Restaurant !!!!! A legacy of flavor and profit awaits you. This is a rare, turn-key opportunity to acquire a well-established fast-food...

$119,800

$119,800

Cash Flow: $90,000

Certified Pre Owned Restaurant for Sale! $160,000 Earnings!

Jefferson County, IL

Take advantage of this fantastic Certified Pre Owned Restaurant for Sale, perfect for an owner operator looking to take over a well established turn key Restaurant. Priced to sell at just 375000, this...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $160,295

Established Food Franchise in High Traffic Tourist and Biz District

Chicago, IL

This is currently an owner-operator situation, with both owners working very part-time for part of Monday through Friday, resulting in a 5 partial-day work week. The hours open are just 4.5 hours a...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $58,873

Cheesesteak Fast Food- business for sale - SW suburbs

Cook County, IL

Business for sale.? Located in South-West suburbs of Chicago.? Established and well operating business for sale.? Gross Annual sales (2024/25) : $540,000 Net Annual sales (2024/25): $530,000 Net...

$175,000

$175,000

Hyde Park Restaurant For Sale

Chicago, IL

This 2,996 SF, fully built-out restaurant offers a rare turnkey opportunity in a high-demand area. The space features a large, professionally equipped commercial kitchen, walk-in coolers, and a...

$75,000

$75,000

An amazing fast-food opportunity for sale with property & video gaming

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Northlake, IL

An amazing fast-food opportunity for sale with property. Listing is confidential and NDA is required. This long established, well known, profitable, and respected business can become yours provided...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Seafood Restaurant

Chicago, IL

Low Labor, proven customer base...

$268,000

$268,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Auntie Anne's Pretzel's Franchise, very rare model for sale.

Chicago, IL

Franchise Restaurant...

$263,000

$263,000

Cash Flow: $181,000

Italian Fine Dining/Chicago Northwest Suburbs

Cook County, IL

Italian fine dining-homemade style-Chicago Northwest Suburbs. Full line of Italian cuisine established for over 10 years; owner retiring. Where the Taste is Real Homemade Italian. Turn-key Italian...

$229,500

$229,500

Well Known High Revenue, Restaurant & Bar In Nostalgic Downtown Morris

$700,000 - Morris, IL

$700,000

Morris, IL

Reservations Required w/RE available

Edwardsville, IL

This turn-key restaurant with deep community roots was recently renovated and is serving up mouth water pastries, handcrafted sandwiches and flavor packed dinner options. The Sellers have once again...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $137,386

The Mossy Stone Irish Pub

Edwardsville, IL

For Sale: The Mossy Stone Irish Pub – Edwardsville, IL Discover a rare opportunity to own a turnkey Irish pub in the heart of Edwardsville. The Mossy Stone has quickly become a local favorite for its...

$225,000

$225,000

Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Corner Location

Chicago, IL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey restaurant in a highly visible corner location within a vibrant Chicago neighborhood. This well-positioned space offers outstanding street...

$195,000

$195,000

Restaurant & 4 Multifamily Units For Sale

Lakeview, IL

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present an exceptional value-add investment opportunity at 1625 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago — a premium mixed-use property located in the heart of Lakeview, one of...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Restaurant, Bar & Gaming with Real Estate on 1.5 acres

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Harvel, IL

Small town bar and grill with gaming for sale. Located off a major 2 lane state highway. The property is on 1.5 acres and has a full kitchen and outdoor patio area. Established business but owner has...

$155,000

$155,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hawg Pit BBQ

Grafton, IL

This restaurant, located on the main highway and the River, in beautiful Grafton, IL provides a unique experience for all patrons. Customers are flocking to this restaurant for its delicious and...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $78,507

Sarpino's Pizza For Sale In Chicago, Cook County

Chicago, IL

SALES YEAR 2024: $670,871 GROSS RENT: $4,200/MONTH ABSENTEE OWNER ASKING PRICE: $195,000 MONEY MAKER!!...

$195,000

$195,000

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Historic Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Shop, and Event Center In Central IL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Petersburg, IL

Broadgauge was built in 1872 as central illinois’ first “mega-store”, with three stores under one roof, Hardware, Grocery, and Dry Goods. In 2021 Broadgauge was fully restored to its original...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Known, High Revenue, Restaurant and Bar Establishement!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Verona, IL

The owners of this well known establishment have decided to retire, creating an opportunity for a buyer to purchase a high volume restaurant-bar that is very profitable. EJ Karz is the combination of...

$1,599,000

$1,599,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

EXTREME PRICE REDUCTION - Successful Franchise Restaurant

St. Clair County, IL

If you have ever dreamed of owning and running a successful restaurant in the St Louis suburbs with the support of an established franchise and without the expense, risk and headaches of startup, this...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $58,277

Established Corner Bar/ Restaurant Concept

Chicago, IL

Uncover the potential of this captivating 3,000 SF bar and grill concept located in one of Chicago's most well-known neighborhoods. The well-established location presents an exceptional opportunity...

$195,000

$195,000

Well Known and Long Establishes Pizza Restaurant with ~1 Acre Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Alsip, IL

This property of almost 1 acre, houses a Well Known and Highly Respected Pizza Restaurant Business for many years. The seller considers retiring and someone else will own this valuable business and...

$1,375,000

$1,375,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Restaurant - $100k Per Month - Great Deal

Illinois

This SUPER HOT restaurant does over $100,000 per month. It is open limited hours!!! There is no alcohol served. The rent is very fair and the space is over 8000 sq. ft. Many staff members have been...

$298,000

$298,000

Asset SaleFully Built-Out Fast-Food Restaurant - Sought-After Northwest Suburb!

Cook County, IL

A fully built-out restaurant space featuring a modern, professionally built-out space with high-quality furniture, fixtures and equipment located on a proven retail and dining corridor. Asset sale -...

$40,000

$40,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleNorthwestern University | Evanston Waffle Shop – Asset Sale

Evanston, IL

Rare opportunity to acquire an operating waffle shop in a prime downtown Evanston location, just steps from Northwestern University. Situated next to Paris Baguette, this highly visible storefront...

$50,000

$50,000

Asset Sale
Asset SalePattenhouse Restaurant

Geneva, IL

Location! Location! Location! This 8,000 sq. ft. building is surrounded by famous downtown third street shopping in Geneva IL. The Pattenhouse Restaurant seats about 270 people including outside patio...

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleTrademark and recipes for a true American icon!

Chicago, IL

The trademark, recipes, and other intellectual property for I-57 Rib House® are for sale! The brand launched as a family-owned restaurant in 1989 with the opening of our flagship restaurant at 1524...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant in a Prime Elmhurst Downtown Location

Elmhurst, IL

Turnkey Restaurant – Prime Downtown Elmhurst Location – Low Rent, Priced to Sell! Excellent opportunity to take over a fully built-out former franchise restaurant in the heart of Downtown Elmhurst....

$50,000

$50,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSuccessful Wing&Burger Spot! Pizzeria! Works great

Hickory Hills, IL

Operating business since 2018 great for wing/pizza shop! Active plaza! Works for many great food businesses whether you’re selling burgers, pizza or even Indian food. Equipped with walk-in cooler,...

$65,000

$65,000

Asset Sale
Real EstateHumboldt Park Corner Restaurant For Lease

Chicago, IL

Prime corner restaurant space available in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Humboldt Park neighborhood. This fully built-out, second-generation restaurant offers turnkey convenience with a complete...

Not Disclosed

Real Estate

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Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in Illinois
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed41
Median Asking Price$275,000
Median Reported Revenue$908,217
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$155,889
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$125,000$275,000$695,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$495,787$87,248
Median$908,217$155,889
Upper Quartile$1,666,532$223,565

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.241.64
Median0.372.08
Upper Quartile0.503.22
Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in Illinois?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in Illinois is $275,000, though prices range from under $125,000 to well over $695,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in Illinois earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in Illinois is $908,217 and owners earn a median of $155,889, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an American Restaurant?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.24 to 0.50, with a median of 0.37. Earning multiples range from 1.64 to 3.22, with the median at 2.08. This means the typical American Restaurant in Illinois may ask for around 0.37 times its annual revenue, and 2.08 times its annual owner earnings.

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