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Service Businesses For Sale in Illinois

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Niche, Growing Modeling Agency with $975k+ in Revenue!!

Illinois

This modeling agency has been scaling rapidly over 14 years. With over 1,200 well trained models, a staff that excels with the daily operations , and a clientele list that has long term contracts in...

$999,950

$999,950

Cash Flow: $217,185

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Modern 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

$159,500

Cash Flow: $132,000

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Turnkey, Tech-Forward Fitness Studio in Growing Market

Schaumburg, IL

Exciting opportunity to own a growing smart gym that’s changing the way people approach fitness! Built around innovative, AI-driven technology, the studio specializes in helping adults over 50 get...

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$99,500

$99,500

Cash Flow: $53,070

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Well Established Land Surveying business ready for new ownership

Cook County, IL

Are you looking to step into the lucrative world of real estate services? An exceptional opportunity awaits with the sale of a well-established Land Surveying business in Illinois, United States. With...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $176,328

Turnkey Multi-Location Staffing Franchise Backed By 43 Yrs of Success

Savoy, IL

Ready to elevate your earning potential? This isn't just another business opportunity—it's a rare opportunity to take two time-tested staffing franchises operating under America's most-awarded...

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$550,000

$550,000

Millard Jewelers; well established, sales, goldsmithing, engraving

Downers Grove, IL

It's all here! Display cases, large french safe, computerized engraving machine, two fully equipped goldsmith benches, equipment for changing watch batteries. Just walk in and take over! Recent annual...

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$80,000

$80,000

High-Volume Longstanding Family-Owned Deli & Caterer w/Property-43 Yrs

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cook County, IL

Offering a delicious deli and market-style menu. Well-known for their exceptional homemade, home-style cooked meals including housemade soups, fresh salads, specialty sandwiches, tasty wraps,...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $177,597

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Chicago, IL: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale

Evanston, IL

The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...

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$285,000

$285,000

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

$285,000

Cash Flow: $97,177

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 $259,000! Currently grossing $250,912 and nets $82,909 per year! This business provides wholesale bait...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $82,909

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...

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$190,000

$190,000

Established Pest Control Franchise – High-Growth Territory for Sale

DuPage County, IL

Established Pest Control Franchise – High-Growth Territory for Sale This profitable pest control franchise in DuPage County, IL presents an exceptional opportunity for growth-minded entrepreneurs....

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$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Lucrative Consulting Practice

$55,000 - DuPage County, IL

$55,000

DuPage County, IL

Thomas McKeen

United Franchise Group

Established Painting Business with Franchise Support

Rockford, IL

Step into a home-based painting franchise generating $220,347 annually, backed by a top-tier franchise system renowned for its industry-leading support. Steady demand for professional painting...

$39,000

$39,000

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

$299,500

Cash Flow: $123,802

Bilal Khaliq,CBB.

Empire Global Business Brokers

Serving Cook County, IL

Join Our Empire Conglomerate of Companies. At Empire GLOBAL Business Brokers you will work and serve people & organizations from multiple industries & walks of life. Advantages of owning an Empire Trademark Licensed office is rewarding & unprecedented in the short history of the business brokerage industry. Working with Bankers , financial professionals , Attorneys , Franchisor , Commercial loan brokers & different high level executives make for an honorable successful career & Business Brokerage practice. Other advantages of becoming a Empire trademark licensed office is our ability to provide multiple outlets & strategies to our business owners like Franchise development through our triangle company Empire Business Advisory Global & the immediate selling of our Franchisors units after their development & Franchise Ambassadors the Franchise sales leader for minorities will sell the franchised units. The Cost to open your Empire Trademark Licensed Office is only $15.000.00 with company financing available. You will need approximately $5000.00 for working capital , between $1500.00 to $3000;00 for furniture & equipment for office & $1000.00 for travel to IL Headquarters for training if out of State, for a total of $21500.00 to $23000.00 cost. Here's some of the things that will be covered in training. Appraising the real fair market value of a business or franchise resale for hundreds of thousands of different kinds of businesses & franchise systems. Establishing the real world price of the business or franchise resale. Strategies & techniques of selling a business or franchise using our proprietary unique system & triangle approach with 3 companies to selling businesses and Franchises Hiring & training a salesperson. Widening our network of listings Understanding & using the correct agreements & contracts. Using our 3 company triangle approach to national marketing. The psychology of a Unique Empire Trademark licensed business broker. Using our unique 27 profit centers to bridge the sometimes lengthy time it can take to close big deals. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for reading about our business brokerage opportunity. Our social So, if you’re ready to avail the services of the finest business brokers the US, get in touch with us today! Contact with us (708) 969-1104 (708) 390-0663 empiregbb@gmail.com Contact with us (708) 969-1104 (708) 390-0663 empiregbb@gmail.com

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Real Estate company and Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kane County, IL

Experienced Real Estate Company and Building for Sale. Over 15 Experienced realtors. This incredible franchise real estate company has been a vibrant pillar of the community for 40 years! four decades...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $57,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Residential & Commercial Spray Foam Insulation Business

Springfield, IL

• Essential services that homeowners and businesses rely on year-round • Multiple revenue streams: attic insulation, wall insulation, removal / replacement • Energy efficiency upgrades that lower...

$159,900

$159,900

Cash Flow: $179,441

National Franchise Real Estate Company

Kane County, IL

Established Real Estate business for sale. 16 experienced realtors This incredible franchise real estate company has been a vibrant pillar of the community for an astounding 40 years! That’s...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $57,000

Personal & Business Tax Practice - Taxes/Consulting/Payroll/Financials

Sangamon County, IL

Central Illinois Tax practice This is a great opportunity to purchase a established tax practice with long standing clients. The practice has seen year over year growth. Owner is willing to support a...

$165,000

$165,000

Profitable Rental Property Cleanout Business for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

St. Clair County, IL

This well-established business in the Metro-East Illinois region is a premier provider of rental property preparation and Cleanout Services. Catering to rental property owners, property managers, and...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $385,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Leading Scrap & Rail Car Recycling Business with 3.4-Mile Railway/Spur

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Illinois

Founded in 2010, this leading scrap recycling and rail car dismantling business operates from three expansive facilities, including an 18-acre property. Uniquely positioned, the business owns 3.4...

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Cash Flow: $1,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Great Growth Opportunity Gaming/Restaurant/Bar and Laundry Mat

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Clinton County, IL

This is a company that offers: -Full-Service Restaurant -6 Gaming Machines with a Bar -Fully Functioning Laundromat -Large Garage Space -Full Living Quarters -Extra Acres of Land -Growth Opportunities...

$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ultra High-Margin Snow Removal Business

$400,000 - Cook County, IL

$400,000

Cook County, IL

Mike Pantouvakis

AMIVA Equity Partners LLC

Franchised Personal Training Gym

Lake County, IL

This well-established personal training gym has been established for over 15 years. The business has a great reputation for one on one and small group personal training. There are 4 seasoned...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business - North West Suburbs

Cook County, IL

This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in the North West Suburbs. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training...

$150,000

$150,000

SBA approved - 14 FedEx P&D Routes, est 20 years ago

Grayslake, IL

- SBA eligible for qualified buyers, only need 10% down! - The seller is retiring from the business - Seller is willing to stay behind and help the new buyer. Seller has extensive FedEx experience...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $295,183

Mission's Tortilla Route, Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, IL

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Waukegan, Illinois region for $79,000! Currently generating an estimated $507,930 in yearly sales and nets $44,031. Distributorship and territory are purchased...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $44,031

35+ years of Vending Knowledge and Experience

East Brunswick, IL

Great Margins, Simplistic, Scalable Niche, Popular, Healthy Vending. Machines are fully warranted and come with the latest tech package, letting you know your machines activity and inventory...

$228,951

$228,951

Cash Flow: $232,066

Downsizing and Move Management Specialty Services

Peoria, IL

Help families navigate life’s toughest transitions with a business built around compassion, organization, and results. This unique opportunity offers relocation support, downsizing help, and estate...

$106,900

$106,900

Cash Flow: $201,332

Pool & Spa Construction, Renovation, Services, & Supplies

Rock Island County, IL

In business for over 30 years, this award-winning and profitable company provides everything for the pool and spa owner, from design to construction, from renovation to repair. Products and services...

$400,000

$400,000

Serve Homes and Business with Purpose-Driven Removal Services

Cincinnati, IL

This business stands out by prioritizing donation and recycling over landfill dumping, a growing priority for both residential and commercial clients. The service is simple but essential—helping...

$154,900

$154,900

Cash Flow: $152,331

Chicago, IL - ATM route for sale

Chicago, IL

6 ATM Locations in the Chicago, IL area - High-end Hotels making $16,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $28,119 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...

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$28,119

$28,119

Cash Flow: $16,000

B2B Print, Promotion & Marketing Business

$195,000 - Cook County, IL

$195,000

Cook County, IL

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Bon Appetit Pastry Route, Suburban Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Suburban Chicago, Illinois area for $75,000! Currently grossing an estimated 134,201 units per year and nets $46,154! Well established route with 64 accounts...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $46,154

Asset SaleNew Listing! Rosie's Laundromat And Building, Riverdale

Riverdale, IL

NEW LISTING! ROSIE'S LAUNDROMAT AND BUILDING RIVERDALE, IL 60827 ASKING $895,000 INCLUDING BUILDING This is an all new laundromat with all new Speed Queen, state-of-the-art, washers and dryers,...

$895,000

Asset Sale

$895,000

Asset SaleDistressed Sale with Great Fast Growing Franchise System - Save Money!

Bolingbrook, IL

--> Good opportunity with a great franchisor. The existing franchisee had purchased three great territories in the Naperville and surrounding areas and now doesn't have the time with her current...

$145,000

Asset Sale

$145,000

Real EstateLaundromat with Building for sale

Chicago, IL

Total 104 Machines. 42 Washers & 64 dryers....

$1,700,000

Real Estate

$1,700,000

Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint

Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...

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$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

Start-upDryer Vent Cleaning Pro - "A Great Home Based Business Opportunity"

"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...

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$249

Start-up

$249

Start-upQuarterly Routine Home Maintenance Subscription Business

The Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

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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Start-upJoin the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting

Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...

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$749

Start-up

$749

Start-upAll electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar

FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...

$395,000

Start-up

$395,000

Established Restoration & Remodeling Company Positioned for Growth

$2,000,000 - Naperville, IL

$2,000,000

Naperville, IL

Gokul Padmanabhan

Restoration Brokers of America

Start-upLow Investment, Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue Model

In 2015, Farmer’s Insurance ran a Superbowl commercial highlighting the dangers of clogged dryer vents. Overnight, a little known service industry boomed as million of people realized they had never...

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$89,000

Start-up

$89,000

Start-upLandscape Curbing Business with Custom Trailer

The Curbing Business can be a rewarding investment into your future, delivering the financial freedom and stability we all strive for. It’s a proven business on a trailer combined with the certified...

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$9,650

Start-up

$9,650

Start-upMobile Firearms Simulator

Turn-Key mobile state of the art firearms scenario-based shooting simulator. This is one of the best and most realistic firearms simulators you can bring to the public at any event or party. The...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company

Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...

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$20,000

Start-up

$20,000

Start-upPremium Property Management Franchise Opportunity

Property Management Inc. (PMI) is a leading, technology forward Franchise Concept providing expert property management services and solutions across all areas of property management; including, but...

$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Established Technical Staffing Solutions Business

Cook County, IL

Established Staffing firm that specialized in staffing services, connecting experienced technical professionals to select industry roles. Recognized for its rigorous candidate assessment protocols,...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $197,387

IL Based Independent Insulation Contractor

Illinois

Business for Sale: $1.3M in Revenue and $460k in Cash Flow • Asking Price is $1,600,000 • Minimum Down Payment Required $175,000 • This business provides essential residential, commercial, and...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $460,664

Long-time established coin laundry in Brighton Park with strong upside

Chicago, IL

Long-time established coin laundry in Brighton Park with strong upside potential. Features a 4,300 sq ft building, 57 washers, 45 dryers, and 8 parking spaces (plus additional street parking). Current...

$750,000

$750,000

Experienced Environmental Drilling Firm Serving Consulting Clients

Kane County, IL

For decades, this environmental drilling firm has been a trusted partner to environmental consultants, delivering technical field services that support site assessments, remediation planning, and...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Cash Flow: $785,000

Established Vending Route in the Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL

5 location, 5 machine vending route for sale. Locations are in Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook, Illinois. Current operator is servicing the route once a week with a total time commitment of 4 hours...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in Illinois

For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in Illinois, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of Illinois service businesses.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

119

Median Asking Price  

$462,125

Median Reported Revenue  

$600,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$200,106

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


Illinois Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.46

1.99

Median

0.80

2.69

Upper Quartile

1.18

3.64

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a service business in Illinois?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in Illinois is approximately $462,125.

How much do service business owners earn?

These businesses vary in sales volume, but Illinois service business owners report median annual sales of $600,000 and annual owner earnings of $200,106. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a service business?

Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. 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 of service businesses in Illinois range from 0.46 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.99 to 3.64, with the median at 2.69. These values indicate that a typical service business in Illinois may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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