Chicago, IL
Our reefer trailer rental business is in the trucking niche which is always going to be around. There are growth opportunities. We are priced low compared to other companies and there is an...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $6,450
Businesses For Sale in Chicago, IL
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Trailer Leasing Company FOR SALE
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
Chicago, IL
Ambulatory Surgery Center is active state board health certified and AAA certified with primarily orthopedic and pain management services....
$10,000,000
EBITDA: $2,500,000
Chicago Auto Service | Strong Revenue, Loyal Customers, 5-star Rating
Chicago, IL
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - Chicago, IL This highly reputable auto repair shop, operating successfully since 1982, presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Chicago's thriving...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
2
Asset SaleCommercial land for sale
Chicago, IL
Commercial land for sale . Busy corner . Ideal to build gas station , liquor store or strip mall or mechanic garage or commercial building or residential condos. Call for more information ....
$799,000
Auction
100% Leased | NNN Tenancy | By Demand Drivers
Chicago, IL
Online auction: November 17-19, 2025
- Robust corridor with proximity to downtown
- Fully occupied by two long-term businesses
$950,000 starting bid
18
Real EstateRARE / 5,295 SF 2nd gen. restaurant in Heart of River North for lease
Chicago, IL
Perfect opportunity for rebranding, located at ground level with large bi-fold opening windows, to a very nice size sidewalk cafe. Large dining room with a 35' bar and 175 Occupancy. Has an excellent...
Not Disclosed
6
Established Transmission/Auto Repair Biz in Cook County
Chicago, IL
Established in the community for over 30 years, this business has a positive community reputation and a solid staff. This is one of the leading transmission and auto repair brands in the country. This...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Absentee-Run Commercial Cleaning Company With Contracts
Chicago, IL
Looking for the next acquisition to your portfolio? Or are you perhaps dreaming of owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur? This cleaning company is almost entirely absentee, with staff...
$199,900
Cash Flow: $150,000
Thriving Nail Salon for Sale in Prime Downtown Chicago Location
Chicago, IL
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to acquire a successful and long-standing nail salon located in a bustling, high-traffic area of downtown Chicago. Nestled among office towers, luxury...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $18,043
Growing Home Healthcare Services for Seniors
Chicago, IL
Founded on the belief that exceptional healthcare extends beyond medical needs, this premium home healthcare business has evolved into a comprehensive care provider that transforms lives across all...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $262,000
FranchiseChildren's Lighthouse
Available in Illinois
Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Its proprietary curriculum helps children of all ages develop healthy brains, bodies and best behaviors.
$400,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Group Fitness Gym For Sale
Chicago, IL
Profitable and fully equipped functional fitness studio located in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Just steps from a Green Line stop and surrounded by local coffee shops, restaurants, and...
2
$265,000
Specialty Restoration Services Company, Content Restoration
Chicago, IL
Imagine running a business that truly makes a difference when people need it most. This specialty restoration company helps families and businesses recover their most precious belongings after...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $132,709
Luxury Med Spa in Affluent Area
Chicago, IL
This is a turnkey, luxury medical spa operating in a prime, high-traffic location in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Surrounded by affluent residential communities and premium retail establishments, the med...
6
$1,200,000
EBITDA: $298,038
Multi-Site MedSpa Opportunity
Chicago, IL
Founded in 2018, this medical spa delivers a differentiated approach to personalized aesthetic and wellness medicine. Leveraging evidence-based protocols and a patient-centric care model, the practice...
6
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $100,000
Commercial/Industrial Rolling Steel Door Manufacturer
Chicago, IL
Rolling Steel Service Door/UL Labeled Fire Door Mnaufacturer/Distributor & Repair Service Company FOR SALE. Includes: All Equipment/Machinery OEM Inventory OEM Engineering Software U.L. Laboratories...
$2,300,000
Route Consultant
Route Consultant
Serving Cook County, IL
Our team is the definitive resource in the logistics space. With decades of combined experience working in and with logistics operations and e-commerce investments, our team and industry experts can help you learn how to identify and run route-based operations efficiently to maximize your profits. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Route Consultant offers extensive consulting services to new and experienced route owners. These services include business valuations, operations/fleet management optimization, route efficiency analysis, and more. We operate as route brokers, maintaining an exclusive listing of routes for sale across the United States. We give each of our route sellers access to a deep pool of qualified and educated buyers.
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Established Nail Salon Business for Sale – Prime Location!
Chicago, IL
Well-established nail salon located in a prime Chicago neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and vibrant foot traffic. The salon has built a loyal client base over the years and is supported...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $93,000
Thriving Electrical Services Franchise – Rare Chicago Area Territory
Chicago, IL
For the first time in years, a prime Chicago territory has become available with one of the nation’s leading residential and commercial electrical service brands. This franchise is part of a...
$157,000
Profitable Aluminum Manufacturing Business with Equipment
Chicago, IL
This is a great opportunity to acquire a reliable aluminum manufacturing business that produces high-quality aluminum pans. The company has built a solid foundation with consistent production,...
2
$200,000
Chicago, IL (NW) Express Employment Professionals Office
Chicago, IL
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is a prime opportunity to acquire a highly reputable staffing business in the bustling Chicago Metro area. This business has been a cornerstone...
6
$795,000
Profitable & Established Chicago Auto Repair Shop + Prime Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, full-service auto repair shop with a 33-year track record of success, plus the valuable real estate it operates from. Located on...
$1,195,000
EBITDA: $154,321
FranchiseWeathersby Guild
Available in Illinois
Are you handy? Enjoy woodworking? Like low investment franchises? M-F 8a-4p hours? Amazon-proof? Customers included! Existing locations available.
$50,000
See More FranchisesAuto Mechanic for sell in Roscoe village / lakeview
Chicago, IL
Profitable & Fully Operational – Consistent sales and repeat customers. ? Prime Location – High-traffic area with great visibility and easy access. ? Fully Equipped Shop – Includes all tools, lifts,...
$79,000
Patented Athletic Vision Training Brand for Sale
Chicago, IL
An innovative sports performance company is seeking a strategic acquirer for its patented vision training technology. The flagship product is a proven, field-tested solution trusted by athletes across...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,498
Thriving Thai Restaurant Business With Liquor License For Sale
Chicago, IL
Own a piece of Chicago's vibrant culinary scene with the sale of Gold Ladle Thai Cuisine located at 2011 N Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647. This is a stock sale, including the LLC, FF&E, business name...
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$100,000
Clinical Stage Oncology Co. for Early Cancer Detection
Chicago, IL
The Company is a clinical-stage oncology company with a platform that combines biospectral impedance and AI/ML for point-of-care cancer detection. The lead product delivers rapid, in-procedure...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,091
Turnkey Boutique Gym in Prime Chicago Location
Chicago, IL
This boutique fitness studio is located in the heart of Old Town, one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods. The gym is outfitted with premium Sorinex equipment and a complete studio build-out,...
2
$85,000
Car wash and detail in a prime location
Chicago, IL
Own this fully operational and established hand car wash business in a high-traffic area of Chicago! is a turnkey business, ready for a new owner to step in and continue operations seamlessly....
5
$95,000
Well established creative art studio,
Chicago, IL
Operating as a 100% absentee owner, the business is perfect for hosting large group events, corporate parties, and interactive creative experiences. With established digital marketing and a strong...
6
$99,900
Cash Flow: $127,000
Reputable Sign Design Company – No Experience Needed
Chicago, IL
This established, home-based business presents a rare opportunity to step into the signage industry with ease—backed by 25 years of reputation, relationships, and results. Whether you're an...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $54,464
Very Motivated. Excellent business opportunity with endless potential!
Chicago, IL
Established Automotive Parts and Repair Business - Prime Chicago Location This well-established auto parts and repair shop represents an exceptional opportunity in Chicago's thriving automotive...
6
$300,000
FedEx P&D Routes for Sale - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
* 10 P&D Routes * Low mileage operation with low stem miles. * Two full-time managers who drive and manage the business. * 13 trucks included with the CSA. * Assumable truck debt can help offset the...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
FranchiseToastique
Available in Illinois
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurant!
$200,000
See More FranchisesModern Vending Business – Flexible, Tech-Enabled Operations
Chicago, IL
This vending business offers a turnkey opportunity to provide snacks, beverages, and custom product selections through a network of advanced, technology-driven machines. Each machine features remote...
$159,500
Cash Flow: $132,000
Distributor of OEM & MRO Industrial Parts & Kits
Chicago, IL
The company is a Distributor of OEM & MRO Industrial Parts & Kits. The company's customers are wholesalers located in multi-state geographic area. The EBIDTA/SDE of $447,277 for the year 2024 was...
$1,425,200
Cash Flow: $447,277
Power Washing and Snow Removal Business
Chicago, IL
For over 45 years this Chicago area business has thrived by serving clients with year-round services that include power washing, gutter maintenance, snow removal, and more. This is an opportunity to...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $97,177
Beverly cigar shop
Chicago, IL
Upscale smoke shop with a beautiful walk-in humidor inside one of the top Chicago neighborhoods, Beverly Hills. Located on 95th street next to the Metra station and across the street from a fire...
$50,000
Fishing Bait Route, Suburban Chicago, IL to Wisconsin
Chicago, IL
Fishing Live Bait Route For Sale in the Suburban Chicago, Illinois to Wisconsin areas for $255,000! Currently grossing $250,912 and nets $82,909 per year! This business provides wholesale bait...
$255,000
Cash Flow: $82,909
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 170+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Salon Suite Business – Prime Location, Below-Market Rent
Chicago, IL
Passive Income Beauty Business – Below-Market Rent Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established salon suite rental business located in a high-traffic, desirable neighborhood....
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$120,000
Established Group Fitness Franchise in West Loop
Chicago, IL
This is a rare opportunity to own a profitable, fully staffed Basecamp Fitness studio in Chicago’s sought-after West Loop. The business runs efficiently with strong recurring revenue and minimal...
6
$399,999
Cash Flow: $126,901
Profitable Dryer Vent Cleaning Business with Strong Customer Base
Chicago, IL
Take ownership of a highly profitable, home-based dryer vent cleaning business serving the North Side of Chicago and the North Shore suburbs. Backed by a well-established franchise with world-class...
$299,500
Cash Flow: $123,802
Chicago Modern-American, Southern Inspired Cuisine
Chicago, IL
This Company provides a vibrant environment with live music, a modern American southern-inspired menu, and professional bar offerings that all continue to evolve. With a dedicated customer base and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $373,898
Chicago, IL In-Home & Online Tutoring Agency - $39,000
Chicago, IL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in prime Chicago territory for less than $40,000! The tutoring market is...
$39,000
Robert Monahan, MBA, CPA, CFA
Triangle Healthcare Advisors
Serving Cook County, IL
Triangle Healthcare Advisors, LLC is a registered business broker and mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing exclusively in healthcare services. Our Partners have led Mergers & Acquisitions for Walgreens, Pediatric Services of America, Option Care, and Omnicare (part of CVS Healthcare). We have purchased, sold and advised on the sale of hundreds of healthcare companies including: Retail Pharmacies, Home Infusion Therapy Providers, Specialty Pharmacies, LTC Pharmacies and other Institutional pharmacies, skilled and unskilled home health care, hospice providers, urgent care centers, home medical equipment and respiratory therapy providers, physician practices and ancillary health care services. We have extensive experience structuring transactions for Corporate and Private Equity deals, both as buyers, and as sellers. We provide transaction advisory services including M&A Advisory, transition planning, Private Equity transactions, Joint Ventures and partnerships. We also provide appraisal and valuation services completed by CPA and Chartered Financial Analysts. Selling your business is likely the most significant financial event in your life. Make the most of it. Most people do not have the appropriate experience, training, education, time and resources to manage a transaction. Can you be sure you do? Do you want to take your eye off the day-to-day operations of your business? Triangle Healthcare Advisors will guide you every step of the way to maximize your value, minimize your risk, and do it in a timely fashion, that gets the deal done! The Buyers have teams of professionals (MBAs, CPAs, CFAs, Lawyers, Tax and Accounting Experts) who want to buy a business for the lowest possible price and on terms which transfer as much of the risk as possible to you. They want to take advantage of inexperienced sellers. They even have a term for inexperienced sellers, “Mom & Pops”. They offer much less favorable terms to Mom & Pops who they know have not done enough transactions to know the difference. Let us help you get the best possible price, terms and a rapid close. Our principals have been active M&A practitioners since the early 1990s and have collectively closed hundreds of transactions, worth more than $30 billion dollars. Triangle Healthcare Advisors can be your trusted advocate to ensure the transaction to sell your business meets your goals. We will run a confidential process that will keep those who need to know to a minimum. We will help you define the right plan, with the goal to 1) maximize price received for your business, 2) minimize the risk to you and 3) and lead to a fast and successful close.
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Asset SaleNew Opportunity for Bakery Cafe
Chicago, IL
This is a rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped café space in a prime location. The café comes complete with all major equipment, fixtures, and partial commercial kitchen setup — ideal for...
2
$1,000
Real EstateLaundromat with Building for sale
Chicago, IL
Total 104 Machines. 42 Washers & 64 dryers....
$1,700,000
High-Volume Longstanding Japanese Restaurant w/Property Chicago-45 Yrs
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$895,000
Proven Hand Car Wash Must Sale
Chicago, IL
$190,000
Proven Fried Fish & Chicken Restaurant for sale
Chicago, IL
$42,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Trucking company with 2 trucks rented for sale
Chicago, IL
$180,000
Fast Food Restaurant Super Prime Location
Chicago, IL
$110,000
Legendary Chicago Nightclub & Bar w/Real Estate ~ Huge Value & Upside!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$1,400,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Chicago, IL - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Chicago, IL
$450,000
Upscale and Modern Medical Spa for Sale in Prime Chicago Downtown
Chicago, IL
$250,000
FranchisePet Wants
Available in Illinois
$50,000
Virtual P&C Independent Agency with Mainly Chicago Client Base!
Chicago, IL
$1,200,000
Buy or Sell a Business in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago's economy is thriving, making it an attractive location for those looking to buy a business. The city is known for its diverse industries, from finance and technology to manufacturing and healthcare. If you are considering purchasing a business in Chicago, IL, the following data can provide some context for your decision-making process.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated data from business for sale listings in Chicago to give you a sense of the market. Keep in mind, this is a dynamic marketplace, so numbers will fluctuate. However, this data can give you a general idea of the types of businesses, price ranges, and financial performance you can expect.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~240 |
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Median Asking Price |
$450,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$810,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$200,000 |
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Profit Margin |
24% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.3 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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How many businesses are currently for sale in Chicago?
At present, there are approximately 240 businesses available for sale in Chicago. This vibrant market offers a diverse range of opportunities for prospective buyers. Many of these businesses may be listed for sale blindly to maintain confidentiality, so a broader Cook County or Chicago Metro Area search may be needed to find them.
What types of businesses are most commonly listed for sale in Chicago?
The Chicago business market is diverse, with the following types of businesses frequently listed:
- Food and Restaurants: around 60
- Retail: around 30
- Service Businesses: around 30
- Building and Construction: around 20
- Health Care and Fitness: around 20
Additionally, there are Automotive and Boat, Beauty and Personal Care, Manufacturing, Transportation and Storage, Education and Children, as well as Online and Technology businesses each with around 10 listings.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses in Chicago is $450,000. This number provides a benchmark for buyers, yet actual prices can vary significantly depending on specific factors such as location, industry, and profitability.
What are the average revenue and earnings of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is approximately $810,000. With an average profit margin of 24%, the median reported earnings stand at $200,000. These figures underscore a healthy business climate in Chicago.
What are the asking valuation multiples?
In the Chicago market, the median earnings multiple is 2.3 on the asking price, and the revenue multiple is 0.6. It is crucial to understand that these multiples can vary widely across different industries and individual business attributes.
For business owners in Chicago looking to sell their businesses, what options do they have?
Business owners in Chicago can take two primary routes to sell their businesses. Most business owners will hire a business broker, who typically charges a fee ranging from 10% to 15% of the sale price. Business brokers can add significant value through their expertise in valuation, marketing, and negotiating deals. Alternatively, some business owners might choose to list the business for sale directly and manage the sale process on their own to avoid broker commissions. This approach requires a greater level of involvement and understanding of the sales process and is suitable for business owners who have the time and resources to handle it. Overall, both options can be viable depending on the specific needs and goals of the business owner.
