REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
Price lowered, motivated sellers. All serious offers being considered. $400,000 for the business $2.5 million for the real estate. Gorgeous Full-service restaurant, banquet private room rental, huge...
$2,900,000
Entertainment and Recreation Businesses For Sale in Illinois
Iconic DT Tinley Restaurant and Wedding Venue for sale.
Remote Vending Sales Company
McHenry County, IL
Nationwide, asset-light vending equipment sales and placement business available. This company sells mini claw machines direct-to-customer across the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii due to shipping...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $412,774
Absentee-Owned Neighborhood Tavern with Gaming
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood tavern operating continuously at the same location for over 50 years. The sale includes both the business and the underlying real...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $83,000
Revolutionize Amateur Hockey - High Profit Sports Tech Business
Cook County, IL
Are you passionate about hockey and looking for a profitable sports business? Purchase this Drive Hockey Analytics licensed service partner business and earn an additional $70k+ per year! Drive...
$20,000
Rapidly Growing Sports Franchise Opportunity in Chicago
Lombard, IL
Are you passionate about youth sports and looking for a dynamic business opportunity in Chicago? This rapidly growing Skyhawks Sports franchise offers a solid foundation with impressive revenue growth...
4
$250,000
EBITDA: $50,000
Indoor Golf Simulators
Columbia, IL
INDOOR GOLF SIMULATORS WITH BAR/CLUBHOUSE - COLUMBIA, IL Turnkey indoor golf simulation facility with full-service bar and clubhouse in Columbia, Illinois. This entertainment venue combines...
3
$250,000
Gaming Cafe for Sale
South Chicago Heights, IL
Gaming Cafe and Bar located in a desirable, high-visibility area, next to two big box retailers. This beautifully updated space offers a welcoming and modern atmosphere in a high traffic area. The...
$120,000
Virtual Reality Park
Cook County, IL
Willing to sell just the equipment! Have 15 machines, will help with transportation/shipping. For sale is a very cool/unique virtual reality center. 6000sqf open area, brand new equipment, under...
3
$150,000
Profitable balloon decor Business with 28 years of goodwill for Sale!
Wheaton, IL
Established Balloon & Event Décor Store for Sale! Excellent Neighborhood/Location! ROCK BOTTOM PRICE: 26K reduction from 48K to 22K. Option to - "Lease the place or Start Fresh" is also available. An...
2
$22,000
Established Event Rental Company with Proven Systems
Bloomington, IL
Let’s Party Rental Center is Central Illinois’s leading full-service event rental company, proudly serving a 60-mile radius from Bloomington since its founding. The business provides high-quality...
6
$449,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchisePlay It Again Sports
Available Nationwide
Play It Again Sports franchises sell new and used sports and fitness equipment for children and adults. Stores also buy used equipment from customers.
$90,000
Premier Firearm Retailer & Shooting Range for Sale in Illinois
Illinois
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and well-established firearm retailer and indoor shooting range in Illinois. The business has been serving customers for decades and is...
$11,800,000
Cash Flow: $2,845,525
Long-Established Bar & Grill with Gaming & Rental Income Potential – R
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Well-established bar and grill in a growing Illinois town, operating for over 42 years. Features include six gaming machines generating $169K annually/Location Share $50K annually, pool tables, and a...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Inflatable Rental Assets – Start Earning Immediately
Rockford, IL
Take on Better Events Co and get started with your turn key business today! ? Full inflatable inventory (detailed itemized list available upon request) ? Blowers and necessary accessories ? Existing...
2
$200,000
Real EstateTurnkey Event Venue – Profitable White Chapel Concept
Pocahontas, IL
Turnkey Event Venue – Profitable White Chapel Concept A Rare Opportunity to Own a Storybook Wedding Venue This charming 1908 chapel presents an exceptional opportunity in Pocahontas, Illinois,...
4
$150,000
Long-Established Restaurant & Bar w/Gaming & Banquet Rms-Property Incl
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
McHenry County, IL
$1,325,000
Jeffrey Kurtz
SVN North Star
Serving Champaign County, IL
SVN | North Star is a leading commercial real estate and business brokerage firm based in Champaign, Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, our team specializes in investment-grade real estate, business sales, 1031 exchanges, and wealth transfer strategies. We are committed to empowering buyers and sellers through trust, clarity, and leadership. Our expertise extends across business brokerage, helping owners navigate sales, acquisitions, and financial stability. We also facilitate transactions in multifamily developments, hospitality, medical and veterinary spaces, and industrial properties. With a client-first approach, we ensure smooth transitions and maximum value in every deal. As part of SVN International Corp., we provide national reach while maintaining deep local expertise. Whether buying, selling, or investing, our team is dedicated to helping clients succeed. Key Highlights: *Full-service real estate and business brokerage solutions *Decades of expertise in wealth transfer and strategic transactions *Diverse experience across multiple property types and industries *National resources with personalized, local service
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Gaming Cafe for sale
Tazewell County, IL
$275,000
Gaming parlor& deli for sale
Winnebago County, IL
$350,000
Event center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lacon, IL
$450,000
Multi-location Illinois VGT Gaming Café
Cook County, IL
$2,700,000
Illinois Bowling Alley and Family Entertainment Center For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$2,950,000
Franchisei9 Sports
Available in Illinois
$35,000
Premium 2,400 sq ft Creative Event, Photostudio & Wedding Venue
Chicago, IL
$45,000
Multuple Income Bar , Video Gaming , Huge Beer Garden , Restaurant Din
Joliet, IL
$249,900
Established Space Walk Inflatables Rental Business in Peoria
Fulton County, IL
$10,000
Hookah Lounge with Property For sale
Chicago, IL
$710,000
Gaming Lounge & Bar with Slot Machines
Elmwood Park, IL
$199,000
Profitable Wedding Venue with Strong Cash Flow & Upside Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$4,441,000
Well established creative art studio
Chicago, IL
$35,000
Restaurant, Bar & Lodging Opportunity w/New Price! #1024
Monroe City, IL
$39,000
Profitable Indoor Golf Simulator Business
Will County, IL
$975,000
Full-Service Pool Company #1017
Edwardsville, IL
$850,000
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Indoor Golf Lounge
Pekin, IL
$195,000
Legendary Chicago Nightclub & Bar w/Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$1,400,000
Longstanding Large Restaurant & Banquet Hall SW Suburb - 41 Years!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,900,000
Snow Skiing, Boarding, Tubing & All-Season Event Adventure Park
Illinois
$2,000,000
Event Party Rental Company – 30 Years of Success
Will County, IL
$560,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in Illinois
$750,000
Historic Bar For Sale - Gaming Room, NO Food Headaches. Includes R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Springfield, IL
$595,000
Fully functioning Banquet Hall. Recently updated. With Parking fo 31+
Chicago, IL
$1,850,000
Midwest Waterfront Marina, RV & MH Community
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$1,875,000
Multple Banquet Halls Under One Roof
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Suburban, IL
$9,999,000
Dirt Racetrack - Over 25 Acres - Hot Deal
Illinois
$600,000
Roger Blomgren
Baird & Warner Commercial Real Estate
Serving Kendall County, IL
Baird & Warner Commercial specializes in the brokerage, sale and leasing of commercial, investment and residential real estate including single-family homes, retail, multi-family, condominium developments, industrial, office, land and special-use properties. We are part of one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance organizations, The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., allowing us to capitalize on a more than 45-year history of success in the real estate industry — both nationwide and right here at home in the Fox Valley.Inland Real Estate Brokerage, Inc. offers tailored, aggressive marketing strategies with a proven track record of success that enables you to buy or sell real estate with the confidence you would expect from a team of real estate professionals. With nearly 50 years of experience in buying and selling real estate, we continue to strive to understand our clients’ needs while working to exceed their expectations. The real estate professionals on our team have the skills and the knowledge to utilize the most direct and proven marketing campaigns to deliver consistent results.
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Historic 19 Room Inn with Endless Possibilities in Central IL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$2,700,000
Wedding Production Company
Elmhurst, IL
$1,100,000
Historic Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Shop, and Event Center In Central IL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Petersburg, IL
$1,900,000
Beautiful Bowling Alley with Building - Gaming
Woodford County, IL
$155,000
Large Active Sports Bar-Western Suburbs
DuPage County, IL
$750,000
FranchiseApex Leadership Co
Available in Illinois
$150,000
Central Illinois Multi-Line Powersports Dealership
Illinois
$2,180,000
Turnkey Boutique Boxing + Fitness Studio in Prime River North Location
Chicago, IL
$175,000
100+ Acre Northern IL Large Scale Development
Fox Lake, IL
$8,500,000
System has customers, operations, and a track record
Arlington Heights, IL
$145,000
Asset SaleLove Golf? Exclusive Licensing Opportunity
Chicago, IL
$35,000
FranchiseiSmash
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Buy or Sell an Entertainment and Recreation Business in Illinois
| Market Overview | Listed for Sale |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 17 |
| Median Asking Price | $799,000 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $563,825 |
| Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $385,000 | $799,000 | $2,700,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses for sale in Illinois.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $370,000 | $123,500 |
| Median | $563,825 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $910,090 | $370,234 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses listed for sale in Illinois.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.72 | 2.94 |
| Median | 1.33 | 4.04 |
| Upper Quartile | 2.32 | 7.69 |
| 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 Entertainment and Recreation Business in Illinois?
The median asking price for an established Entertainment and Recreation Business in Illinois is $799,000, though prices range from under $385,000 to well over $2,700,000.
How much do Entertainment and Recreation Businesses owners in Illinois earn?
The median reported revenue of Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in Illinois is $563,825 and owners earn a median of $150,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an Entertainment and Recreation Business?
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 Entertainment and Recreation Businesses in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.72 to 2.32, with a median of 1.33. Earning multiples range from 2.94 to 7.69, with the median at 4.04. This means the typical Entertainment and Recreation Business in Illinois may ask for around 1.33 times its annual revenue, and 4.04 times its annual owner earnings.
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