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
Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in Illinois
Iconic DT Tinley Restaurant and Wedding Venue for sale.
Breakfast & Pancake House –$1.2M+ Ann. Revenue | 20+ yrs Shorewood, IL
Will County, IL
This well-established breakfast and brunch destination has been serving the Shorewood/Plainfield and Joliet, Illinois community for over 20 years. With $1.2M+ in annual gross revenue and a loyal,...
$449,000
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Profitable Sweet Treats & Frozen Dessert Shop - Multi-Revenue Streams
Cook County, IL
This thriving confectionery business combines artisanal baked goods with premium soft-serve ice cream offerings in a prime suburban location within a major Midwestern market. The establishment has...
$670,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Hi-Rise Grocery Store or Upscale Deli Opportunity
Chicago, IL
Established grocery store and deli operation located in a luxury high-rise building in Chicago's downtown core, presenting an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retail food operator. This...
$240,000
3
Turnkey Kung Fu Tea Business for Sale – Only $70,000
East Peoria, IL
Rare opportunity to own a well-known Kung Fu Tea location at a very affordable price. Asking Price: $70,000 Prime location with strong foot traffic Fully built-out and operational Long-term lease...
$70,000
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Turnkey Boutique Coffee Shop with Strong Brand Identity Available
Downers Grove, IL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, independently owned specialty coffee and breakfast café in Downers Grove, IL. Established in 2018, this turnkey boutique coffee shop has built a...
$190,000
3
High-Volume Restaurant Lounge | $1.5M Sales | Strong Rent | Turnkey O
Homer Glen, IL
For Sale: Rubi Agave – Latin Kitchen, Tequila & Whiskey Bar Location: Homer Glen, Illinois Business Type: Full-Service Restaurant, Bar & Entertainment Venue Rubi Agave is a well-established and highly...
$750,000
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Well Known High Revenue, Restaurant & Bar In Nostalgic Downtown Morris
Morris, IL
The owner of this well known and highly regarded establishment is transitioning into partial retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, high volume restaurant and bar with strong...
$700,000
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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
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Start-upOperating Franchise Available In Chicago
OPERATING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - BODY ENERGY CLUB SMOOTHIE BAR Prime Fulton Market Location Inside Equinox Gym Established wellness franchise concept serving West Coast-inspired smoothies, açaí...
Not Disclosed
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FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
High-Volume Longstanding BBQ Restaurant - Over 48 Years!
Lake County, IL
Beloved Longstanding BBQ Restaurant w/Bar - Over 48 Years! "Iconic BBQ Place - An Institution In The Neighborhood - Staple In The Community - Area Gem - Regularly Recognized" Offering authentic...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $90,946
Beautiful Fine Dining Restaurant
Alton, IL
BEAUTIFUL FINE DINING RESTAURANT, MAINLY ITALIAN ND RECENTLY ADDED FEW OTHER CUSINE DISHES...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Prime H Mart Location Korean BBQ Chicken
Naperville, IL
Well-established Korean BBQ Chicken restaurant located inside H Mart Naperville, offering strong and consistent foot traffic from a loyal customer base. The business generates approximately $787,000...
$350,000
5 Star catering company
Bolingbrook, IL
ESTABLISHED 5-STAR CATERING COMPANY - TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY This well-established catering company in Bolingbrook, IL presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a profitable...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Two High-Volume Well-Established Pizza Concepts - Sales Over $1.7M!
Will County, IL
Package Deal - Two High-Volume Well-Established Pizza Concepts Two Affluent Western Suburbs of Chicago - Combined Sales Over $1.7M! "A Popular Pizza Sports Pub & A Beloved Carryout/Delivery...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $279,088
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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Well-Known Thai Restaurant – Expand, Franchise, or Rebrand
Naperville, IL
Rarely does a restaurant of this caliber come to market. This Thai restaurant has built a loyal following in Naperville, one of the top-ranked cities in the United States for household income, quality...
6
$199,000
Cash Flow: $115,791
Video Gaming Lounge & Full Bar - Newly Remodeled - Motivated Seller
Cook County, IL
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established bar and gaming lounge with over 40 years of local history. Recently remodeled with modern upgrades, this neighborhood staple combines...
$99,000
Coffee Shop/Roastery - Two locations
DeKalb County, IL
The company operates under two brands: Roastery and Coffee shop/Cafe. The café operation may be acquired separately, providing flexibility for buyers seeking either a retail café opportunity or a full...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $93,855
Honey Baked Ham
Bourbonnais, IL
ESTABLISHED HONEY BAKED HAM FRANCHISE - BOURBONNAIS, IL This profitable Honey Baked Ham franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a proven business model with strong...
3
$109,900
Cash Flow: $87,145
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
Franchise810 Entertainment
Available Nationwide
810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
$650,000
Established Local Pizzeria for Sale in North Central Illinois
La Salle County, IL
Casual, family-friendly Italian restaurant dishing out pizza, beef rolls, and other comfort foods for the last 35 years! The dining rooms seats 40+ and suitable for large families or groups. There is...
6
$290,000
Cash Flow: $220,985
Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Chicago - 5 Decades!
Chicago, IL
Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Chicago, IL - Over 5 Decades! "At A High-Traffic Intersection Along A Major E-W Arterial Corridor On Chicago’s Northwest Side" A rare opportunity to...
$300,000
Coffee Shop, sandwich, donuts
Lake Zurich, IL
can change any type of business like donut shop sandwich shop coffee shop ice cream shop very nice setup for any type...
5
$39,000
High Income Village of Willowbrook- Owner Retired Restaurant
Willowbrook, IL
Oriental Taste Chinese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Willowbrook, Illinois, strategically positioned to serve the affluent DuPage County market. This established dining...
6
$69,999
Premier Seafood Restaurant & Bar Acquisition Opportunity
Lake County, IL
This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier, turnkey seafood & steak restaurant and bar located in the heart of a revitalizing downtown district. Holding themselves to the highest...
$759,000
Successful Profitable Pizza Shop
Cook County, IL
A well-established neighborhood dining concept offering classic Italian cuisine and traditional New York–style pizza. Known for its approachable menu and casual atmosphere, the restaurant serves a...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $130,031
Specialty Bakery
Cook County, IL
Established Niche Bakery - Turnkey Business Opportunity This well-established specialty bakery offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Cook County's vibrant food service sector. Operating...
$100,000
Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far NW Suburb-21 Years!
McHenry County, IL
Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - 21 Years! "On Its Main Street In The Heart Of Its Historic Downtown With Heavy Foot & Vehicle Traffic" A rare...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $57,014
Fully-Equipped Pizza Place-Major N-S Commercial Corridor/Thoroughfare!
McHenry County, IL
Fully-Equipped Pizza Place Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - Major N-S Commercial Corridor/Primary Thoroughfare! "Stand-Alone Freestanding Building With Prominent Signage, High Visibility, Exceptional...
$69,000
Established ramen shop for sale -Prime Lakeview location, turnkey
Chicago, IL
Established Ramen Restaurant - Prime Lakeview Location This turnkey ramen shop presents an exceptional opportunity in Chicago's desirable Lakeview neighborhood. Operating successfully since 2019, the...
6
$250,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
FranchiseTeriyaki Madness
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
Multi-Location BBQ Restaurant Group with RE & Gaming Revenue
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location barbecue restaurant group operating in the greater Chicagoland area. The business is known for its consistent...
$7,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,211,965
Your Neighborhood Pub/Bar with Slots and Restaurant
Lyons, IL
Seller is negotiable and open to structuring a deal that accounts for licensing requirements! Business opportunity with existing customer base and operational setup. Sale includes all equipment and...
$199,900
Very Popular Fast Casual Restaurant & Bakery - Since 1922!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Litchfield, IL
Third Generation Branded fast Casual restaurant/bakery business, very well known name, in the Illinois-Missouri region, in existence for over 100 years, since 1922. Excellent location off of Hwy 55...
6
$999,950
Cash Flow: $186,395
Newly built out Fine Dining restaurant for Sale / Management contract
Villa Park, IL
Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Villa Park Location This beautifully appointed Indian restaurant presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for restaurateurs seeking an...
2
$525,000
Popular Modern American Gastropub-Style Restaurant & Bar w/Gaming!
DuPage County, IL
Popular Modern American Gastropub-Style Restaurant & Bar w/Gaming Affluent Western Suburb - Turnkey! "Surrounded By Luxury Retailers, Office Buildings, Large Hotels, Entertainment Venues & Dense...
$250,000
FranchiseThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
$225,000
Absentee restaurant/bar with real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
DuPage County, IL
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully established restaurant and bar in a free-standing building with abundant on-site parking and an inviting outdoor patio. The space underwent a full build-out just...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $137,615
Franchise opportunity: MINI HUT Famous Buttercrust fried chicken
Chicago, IL
PATENTED RECIPE, Serving the community for 53 years, this iconic chicken restaurant has built a loyal following around its secret patented recipe for “Buttercrust” chicken—a flavor and texture that no...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $93,600
Fully equipped Restaurant - Ready to operate
Park Ridge, IL
Fully equipped Mexican Restaurant located in a desirable area in Park Ridge IL, on a busy Northwest Hwy with excellent visibility and steady foot traffic . The restaurant is currently operating and...
2
$160,000
Restaurant & Bar Opportunity Inside Prestigious IL Golf Clubhouse
Buffalo Grove, IL
Rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-positioned restaurant and bar business located within an established golf clubhouse in Illinois, offering built-in customer traffic and event-driven revenue....
$400,000
2 Unit Bakery & Bistro - Chicago North Side
Chicago, IL
European Bakery, Bistro & Café — 2 Chicago Locations | Turnkey | $725,000 Two profitable & Growing (Up 20% projection in 2026) European bakery, bistro & café locations in the Chicago metropolitan area...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $262,145
AutoCenter Sales
AutoCenter Sales, Inc.
Serving Cook County, IL
With over 30 years of experience in the automotive center and business brokerage industries, the team at AutoCenter Sales has first-hand experience and knowledge to help you with the purchase or sale of your business. We have the capabilities to handle all sides of the transaction process, which makes for a more thorough and seamless transition.
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Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Peoria, IL - University Center!
Peoria, IL
High-Volume Well-Established Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Peoria, IL - University Center! "On N University St, One Of The City’s Busiest Retail Corridors" Rare opportunity to acquire an...
4
$149,000
Cash Flow: $90,424
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
Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant with Real Estate
Cook County, IL
This is a long-standing, full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant located in a high-traffic corridor on the south side of Chicagoland. The business is known for its welcoming atmosphere, consistent...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $115,169
Rare Lakeview opportunity: fully built-out, turnkey cookie shop
Chicago, IL
Rare Lakeview Cookie Shop Franchise - Turnkey Operation with Exceptional Performance This established franchise cookie shop presents an outstanding opportunity in Chicago's desirable Lakeview...
6
$450,000
Established Pizza Business for Sale in Carol Stream
Carol Stream, IL
Presenting Pie Life Pizzeria at 541 S Schmale in Carol Stream, IL a thriving pizza business opportunity that's ready to impress! This well-established pizzeria is strategically located in the bustling...
$85,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in Illinois
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$250,000
Fried Chicken Restaurant
Niles, IL
Turnkey Chicken & Fries Restaurant for Sale - Prime Niles Location! Profitable and fully equipped Chicken & Fries restaurant for sale in the highly sought-after Niles retail corridor, near Patel...
5
$250,000
Established Restaurant for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Villa Park, IL
Gyros Express presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Mediterranean restaurant with over 40 years of successful operation in Villa Park, Illinois. This turnkey fast-casual...
6
$1,295,000
Turn Key Sports Bar and Grill
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Godfrey, IL
Exceptional 20+ year established sports bar and entertainment venue situated on 5 prime acres in Godfrey, IL. This turnkey operation generates impressive $3M annual revenue with substantial video...
$3,980,000
Turnkey Breakfast Lunch Restaurant
Bloomingdale, IL
Profitable Casual-Upscale Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant – Illinois Modern, newly built-out restaurant offering dine-in and takeout with trained staff in place. Fully equipped turnkey operation, a full...
$199,000
Turnkey Restaurant and Boba Tea Shop with Strong Local Demand
Kane County, IL
Step into ownership of a modern boba tea shop located in a high-traffic, highly visible area with consistent drive-by traffic. This turnkey shop has been thoughtfully designed for efficiency and...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $118,431
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
$750,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in Illinois
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 78 |
| Asking Price | $329,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $721,045 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $130,031 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $199,250 | $329,500 | $750,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in Illinois.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $531,750 | $86,381 |
| Median | $721,045 | $130,031 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,500,000 | $220,985 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in Illinois.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.32 | 2.12 |
| Median | 0.47 | 2.69 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.87 | 4.49 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in Illinois?
The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in Illinois is $329,500, though prices range from under $199,250 to well over $750,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in Illinois earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in Illinois is $721,045 and owners earn a median of $130,031, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Restaurant and Food 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 Restaurants and Food Businesses in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.32 to 0.87, with a median of 0.47. Earning multiples range from 2.12 to 4.49, with the median at 2.69. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in Illinois may ask for around 0.47 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner earnings.
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