Belleville, IL
This business is well-known and specializes in the production of custom signs and graphics including indoor and outdoor signs, banners, vehicle wraps, decals, trade show displays, custom logos, and...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $152,000
Manufacturing Businesses For Sale in Illinois
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Great Opportunity To Own And Grow Your Own Sign Business
Accredited DME Provider – Established and Profitable
Illinois
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully accredited medical equipment provider specializing in sleep therapy devices. This well-established business is Medicare-certified, Joint Commission...
$460,000
Cash Flow: $136,000
B2B Print, Promotion & Marketing Business
Cook County, IL
This established business offers an excellent opportunity for families, partnerships, or sole proprietors. Specializing in print, marketing, and design solutions, it requires no prior experience. Full...
$195,000
Lumberyard & Building Supply Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Prime Investment Opportunity in Southwestern Illinois Unlock the potential of a century-strong business with deep community roots and unmatched local trust. This is more than a property—it's a legacy...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $251,450
Start-upBest Paper Straw Made.
PAPER STRAW MANUFACTURING STARTUP OPPORTUNITY This innovative paper straw manufacturing venture represents an exceptional entry point into the rapidly expanding sustainable Paper Straw market....
$995,000
Start-upAbsentee Model Mobile Bespoke Suit Franchise w/ BIG Profit Margins!
Absentee & Mobile Bespoke Clothing Franchise! No Inventory & Massive Profit Marg This High End 100% Be Spoke Mens and Women’s Suit and Blazer franchise is a perfect addition to anyone looking to add...
$75,000
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Start-upRobots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
This Robotics Franchise has been featured on CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business and more. With more than 13 years of experience leading robotics integration, managing, and deploying a fleet of over 10,000...
$54,900
Precision CNC Machining, Tool & Die and Punch Press Stamping
Winnebago County, IL
Specialize in producing precision machined parts, design and build of sheet metal stamping dies and long & short run stamping in the press department. Extremely nice machinery and would not need...
$1,100,000
Established Dermatology Practice with Loyal Following
Lake County, IL
Well-established dermatology practice located just outside of Chicago. The practice generates $658K in revenue and benefits from a strong reputation, established patient base, and a prime location in...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $180,547
Chicago Frozen Food Manufacturer | Wholesale Contracts | Scalable
Cook County, IL
Established frozen food manufacturer & distributor with two strategic Chicago-area locations (manufacturing + distribution hub). • Northwest side of Chicago (Main Manufacturing Facility): Fully...
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$450,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in Illinois
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
$150,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Sign Company for Sale – Northern Suburbs of Chicago
Lake County, IL
Established Turnkey Business Opportunity in a Prime Chicagoland Location Discover an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving sign and graphics franchised business perfectly positioned in the...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $144,727
B2B Print Promo & Marketing Business - High Volume Location
Cook County, IL
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Cook County. The business is well known for providing a high level of customer service and has received many...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Well Established Machine Tool Rebuild and Repair
Machesney Park, IL
Since our inception MTB has been dedicated to providing top quality, highly reliable solutions to the machine tool industry. Machine Tool Builders, Inc. is an engineer owned company built on complete...
6
$2,000,000
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
Reputable Printing Company in a Northwest Suburb of Chicago
Illinois
Well-established, independent, digital and offset printing company with deep roots in the surrounding area. Reason for Selling: Retirement. Please describe your business background and why this...
$330,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Michael Berry
Transworld Business Advisors of Indiana
Serving Mclean County, IL
Transworld Business Advisors Profile • Transworld is the Largest Business Brokerage Franchise in the United States • Established for over 40 years • Maintains an inventory of at least 3,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time • Network of nearly 600 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! • Offices located in across the continental United States Strengths: • More money spent on advertising your business • Multi-media advertising including Radio, TV, Billboards, and Internet • Media exposure through articles and radio talk shows • Featured in local and national publications including the Wall Street Journal and regional Business Journals • Proprietary and proven internet marketing protocol • Transworld houses some of the most quoted and sought experts in the industry Professionalism: • Transworld Brokers receive the finest training in the industry • Transworld Brokers are backed by a support team with countless years of experience • The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate 1000’s of deals • Transworld maintain attractive facilities to conduct confidential meetings We are the business sales specialists! Transworld has sold over 400 businesses in the last 12 months; Will yours be next?
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Drop Ship Promotional Products Business
Illinois
LISTING ID # 37215 This long-time well-run drop ship promotional products business that has customer relationships of 3, 5 and 10 years and the current owner would be willing to stay on for the next...
$224,000
Cash Flow: $51,560
Established Metal Slag Recycling Center Business for Sale
Madison County, IL
Metal Slag Recycling Center. Established operation, owned by current owners for 20 years, specializing in metal recovery from slag, delivering environmentally sustainable solutions to industrial...
$1,999,999
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
Card My Yard – Wheaton & Woodridge Franchise
Naperville, IL
Bring joy to your community with this turnkey, profitable, and flexible franchise opportunity. Card My Yard is the nation’s leading yard greeting company, and now you have the chance to own two...
2
$40,000
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
FranchiseFASTSIGNS
Available Nationwide
Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete.
$80,000
See More FranchisesSign and Print Franchise with strong revenue growth
Cook County, IL
Established for over 20 years and owned and operated by the current owner for the last 4 years, this successful sign and print business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $50,654
Own a Piece of History-Established Furniture Store (72 years!)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Morrisonville, IL
A Rare Opportunity in Morrisonville, IL! For 72 years, Sloan Furniture has been a cornerstone of the community- known for quality products, loyalcustomers, and a reputation built on small-town...
6
$200,000
Manufacturer / Distributor meat products
Cook County, IL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY S-944 MANUFACTURER OF INTERNET AND CATALOG FOOD PRODUCTS For over 50 years, this well-known producer of fine German-style sausages and meats has been serving a loyal regional...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $511,710
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
Profitable Machine Shop with distinct customer list
Stephenson County, IL
Profitable, established machine shop that manufactures particular parts for a handful of customers. The employees have longevity and are knowledgeable about the CNC processes. The equipment is in...
6
$800,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Turnkey Owner Retiring Woodshop Business – Fully Equipped
Elk Grove Village, IL
What makes this woodworking business stand out is its fully equipped 3,580 sq ft facility with professional-grade tools and machinery, organized for efficient workflow and ready for immediate...
6
$125,000
Kitchen & Bath remodel. Fully staffed, sales, designers, installers
Cook County, IL
Kitchen Remodeling – Bath Remodeling INTRODUCTION The company, located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, remodels and designs kitchens and bathrooms. Featuring a large showroom beautifully...
2
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $562,182
Profitable Owner-Operated Sign Manufacturing Company
Cook County, IL
Business Overview: This company is a well-established and reputable sign manufacturing company based in Chicago, Illinois. With a history spanning over 15 years under the current owner—and even longer...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $62,843
Established Glass Business – Sales and Installation
Lake County, IL
Backed by the strength of a solid National Brand, The Glass Guru Enterprises, Inc., this turn-key, independently owned and operated Glass Guru Franchise is priced to sell. Built from scratch by a...
6
$375,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Wetzel's Pretzels OakBrook, IL 2years
Oak Brook, IL
Established Wetzel's Pretzels franchise located in the prestigious Macy's at Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois. This profitable food service operation generates $249,000 in annual revenue with a...
$250,000
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
High-Demand Sign Business with 30+ Years of Success
Will County, IL
This established sign and graphics business in Will County has been serving the community since 1990, building a strong reputation for quality and reliability. With over three decades of success, it...
$260,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Appliance Sales & Repair Business – Serving Greater Chicagoland
Cook County, IL
For over 25 years, this well-established appliance store has been a trusted name in the Greater Chicagoland area, offering a wide selection of new and used major appliances, including refrigerators,...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $52,313
Cabinet Sales, Assembly & Distribution (1/3rd Seller Financing!!)
Cook County, IL
This company does over $1.7M in annual sales with a robust bottom line and cash flow. There is one showcase gallery to sell this custom European product and/or more affordable options for consumers...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $269,500
Scalable Franchise with Unlimited Potential Seeking New Owner
Naperville, IL
The Big Frog Franchise story began over 16 years ago, when the founders opened their first-ever Big Frog t-shirt printing shop in Clearwater, Florida. Today, Big Frog is one of the country’s largest...
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$98,000
FranchiseTINT WORLD®
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
$150,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey fully operational Metal Finishing Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
Fully operational metal plating business with over three decades in business, has built a reputation for excellence offering a range of services and capabilities that meet the diverse needs of it's...
$12,000,000
Cash Flow: $187,437
Well-Established B2B Sign & Graphics Franchise Opportunity
Lake County, IL
The Company has been serving the Lake County community and surrounding area since 1988. The Company is committed to customer service and producing high-quality signage and graphic solutions. Their key...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $122,000
Pro Jersey Stitching. Custom & Pro. 30+ Years Business! Low Overhead
Cook County, IL
For over 30 years, this business has been the go-to destination for high-quality customization of NHL and MLB jerseys. Specializing in applying player names, numbers, and patches, the business has...
2
$250,000
Cash Flow: $123,000
Profitable Sign Business with B2B Customer Base
Cook County, IL
This business provides comprehensive sign and graphics solutions to local businesses, leveraging established brand recognition and a proven business model. The company has built a solid customer base...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $91,318
Established & Profitable Pack and Ship Business – Turnkey
Cook County, IL
This independent, non-franchise pack and ship business is a well-established and highly profitable turnkey operation with a strong local reputation. It serves as a one-stop shop for packing, shipping,...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $94,230
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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Thriving Custom Glasswork Business with 40+ Year Legacy: $450K Revenue
Madison County, IL
This thriving glasswork business, established in 1983, boasts a legacy of over 40 years of consistent performance and growth. Specializing in custom shower glass, table tops, mirrors, auto glass...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $154,000
Price Reduced Upper Midwest Manufacturer of Stone Countertops
Illinois
This 25 year old business manufactures and installs hard rock materials such as granite, marble, limestone, quartz and other semi precious materials for customers that include banks, exchanges, other...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $208,898
Asset SaleBankruptcy: ColorKraft Roll Products BID DEADLINE 11/17/2025
Martinsville, IL
ColorKraft Roll Products is an established specialty paper roll manufacturer available via a Section 363 court supervised asset sale—an ideal, turnkey entry or expansion platform for strategic...
2
$1,300,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Popcorn Seasoning IP with Growth Potential
Naperville, IL
Tasty Bomb Brand Overview The Tasty Bomb brand represents a bold, fun, and flavor-packed entry into the booming snack food market. Focused on enhancing one of the world’s most beloved snacks — popcorn...
$50,000
Asset SaleMulti-functional HopperStand Universal Bag Holder and Table
Naperville, IL
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HOPPERSTAND UNIVERSAL BAG HOLDER AND TABLE - ASSET SALE Unique opportunity to acquire the intellectual property and assets of HopperStand, a patented multi-functional outdoor utility...
6
$100,000
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
$150,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateFormer Public Storage Warehouse in Farmington, NM
Farmington, IL
1100 Schuyler Ln Taylorville, IL 62568 Auction starts September 22 Opening Bid $100,000 3.54+/-ac welcoming you into town. Consists of 3 parcels on Rte 29. Located at lit intersection just down the...
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCorporate-Backed NNN Investment Property in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash property in Ottawa, Illinois. This 1.08-acre site offers 250 feet of...
3
$3,375,000
CNC Machine Shop
La Salle County, IL
$925,000
Established Sign & Graphics Business For Sale
Lake County, IL
$200,000
More Than Just Custom T-Shirts.
Illinois
$199,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in Illinois
$70,000
Buy or Sell a Manufacturing Business in Illinois
Companies that "make something" are always in demand, and U.S. manufacturing is growing, despite the decades long march towards offshore production. The manufacturing sector is resilient, and less affected by broader market trends.
If you are considering buying or selling a manufacturing business in Illinois, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of Illinois manufacturing businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
74 |
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Median Asking Price |
$983,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,175,508 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$224,500 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Illinois Manufacturing Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
2.48 |
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Median |
0.95 |
3.51 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.22 |
4.25 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Manufacturing Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a manufacturing business in Illinois?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a manufacturing business in Illinois is $983,500.
How much do manufacturing business owners earn?
Manufacturing business owners in Illinois report median annual sales of $1,175,508 and annual owner earnings of $224,500. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a manufacturing business?
Valuing a manufacturing business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among manufacturing businesses listed for sale in Illinois range from 0.57 to 1.22, with the median at 0.95 Earnings multiples range from 2.48 to 4.25, with the median at 3.51. These values suggest a typical manufacturing business in Illinois may sell for around 0.95 times its annual revenue, and 3.51 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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