Illinois

Service Businesses For Sale in Illinois

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Turnkey Flooring Business With Mobile Showroom

Bridgeview, IL

Own a thriving franchise business delivering premium flooring solutions to both residential and commercial clients. This established operation includes a fully outfitted mobile showroom, allowing...

$160,000

$160,000

High-Growth Septic Pumping & Drain Cleaning Company – Strong Cash Flow

Will County, IL

This 15-year-old septic pumping and drain service company has grown rapidly and now generates strong, consistent cash flow. The business provides septic pumping, installation/repair, drain cleaning,...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Turnkey Vending Route – 8 Modern Machines with Established Locations

Elk Grove Village, IL

Own a modern, fully operational vending business serving Elk Grove Village and surrounding commercial zones. This turnkey route includes 8 newer machines (purchased between Apr 2024 and Oct 2025) —...

$92,000

$92,000

EBITDA: $26,400

McHenry and Lake County Illinois Mission Tortilla Distribution Route

Mchenry, IL

Price: $130,000 – Weekly Sales: $13,800 This listing is for a Mission tortilla wholesale distribution route with a price of $130,000. The owner distributes tortillas, dips and related products to...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Home-Based Property Management Firm In Chicago

Chicago, IL

The new owners’ role is multi-faceted: to find and screen tenants, process rent payments, provide property inspections, maintenance & repairs, and process evictions when necessary. The local office...

$205,000

$205,000

Cash Flow: $161,200

Confidential National Engineering Recruiting Firm

DuPage County, IL

This confidential national recruiting firm specializes in engineering and power delivery search services and supports many of the leading engineering, EPC, and consulting firms across the country. The...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $7,300

Process Engineering and Virtual Staffing Provider

Illinois

The Company is a U.S. based process-engineering and virtual staffing provider specializing in building and operating repeatable business systems for small- and middle-market clients. The Company...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $870,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $870,000

Chicago Illinois Wedding Caterer for Sale – Same Owner 25 Years

Chicago, IL

Chicago Illinois Caterer for Sale w/Freestanding Commissary – Same Owner 25 Years – $3.2M Sales – Profitable – SBA Friendly – Clean Books & Tax Returns Same Owner 25 Years. 2023 Gross Sales $3,236,000...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $200,013

Property of a Market-Leading Home-Based Service Business

Cook County, IL

Profitable home-based dryer vent cleaning company serving Northern Illinois for more than 20 years. The business provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, and bird nest removal focused on safety and...

$449,500

$449,500

Cash Flow: $124,500

Established Sign & Graphics Business For Sale

Lake County, IL

Excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established franchise with repeat customers. This business specializes in providing essential branding and signage solutions for clients across...

$200,000

$200,000

EBITDA: $120,000

Scalable Home Care Service with Recurring Revenue Model

Chicago Heights, IL

This home care and maintenance service business caters to seniors and busy families by providing comprehensive, reliable home upkeep bundled into convenient subscription plans. The service portfolio...

$189,900

$189,900

Cash Flow: $148,793

Well-Established Laundry Facility | 35 Years of Steady Profitability

Cook County, IL

This long-standing, community-trusted coin-operated laundromat has been serving loyal customers for over three decades, providing consistent cash flow and easy-to-manage operations. The business is...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Established Luxury Office & Coworking Business for Sale

$250,000 - Cook County, IL

$250,000

Cook County, IL

Jake Gerardi

United Franchise Group

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

$199,900

Cash Flow: $150,000

Perfect Chicago ATM Route - 10 ATMs $120,000

Aurora, IL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable portfolio of 10 ATMs located in the Chicago area. The portfolio generates an average gross profit of $45,438/year and offers strong regional presence...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $45,438

Tom Traina

EatZ & Associates

Serving Cook County, IL

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold

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Commercial & Municipal Equipment Dealer

Illinois

Founded over 30 years ago, the Company is a specialized equipment dealer located in Illinois. The Company sells and rents new and used equipment to commercial and municipal customers. Additionally,...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $574,253

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $574,253

**PENDING SALE** Cleaning and Maid Service Business for sale

St. Charles, IL

Long established cleaning and maid service business, run out our home. All our maids have been with us long-term and we have almost no turnover. Most business generated from existing clients on...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $76,538

Marketing Services Agency - $300k+ SDE - Direct Mail Focus

Cook County, IL

Take ownership of a highly respected and well-established marketing services agency with strong recurring revenues, loyal clients, and outstanding growth potential. Operating under a streamlined...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $377,998

Established Primary Care and Weight-Loss Clinic with 2,000 Patients

Chicago Heights, IL

HS Listing ID-67972 Fully credentialed with all major insurance carriers and newly affiliated with Rush Health Chicago 2,000+ active patients and steady year-over-year growth CLIA-certified facility...

$170,000

$170,000

2 Bread Routes - Southwestern Illinois

Illinois

Perfect for an owner-operator, this bread route offers consistent income and the chance to grow a reliable business! › Active Accounts: 66 › Ratio 7:1 › Weekly Revenue: $27,137 › Slice into a thriving...

$200,000

$200,000

25+ Year Landscaping & Snow Removal Business w/ Loyal Clients

McHenry County, IL

This well-established lawncare and snow removal business has been serving a loyal residential client base in McHenry County for over 25 years. The company generates over $1 million in annual revenue...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $426,594

Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base

Cook County, IL

Near West Chicago Suburbs - Longstanding fast food restaurant & profitable catering business. $1,000,000 plus in annual revenue. Full service catering business serving greater Chicagoland area....

$550,000

$550,000

Premium Workspace Business

$190,000 - Cook County, IL

$190,000

Cook County, IL

Jake Gerardi

United Franchise Group

Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning - Simple Labor & Lucrative

Peoria, IL

Thriving and Scalable, Dryer Vent Cleaning business covering the Peoria IL and surroundings. Low overhead & very high margins. The new owner, or someone the owner trusts, will be expected to run the...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $259,000

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

Chicagoland Franchise Multi-Site Child Enrichment Centers

Illinois

This is a unique opportunity to acquire two well-established children’s education and enrichment centers specializing in coding, STEM, and technology-based learning in the Chicagoland Area. These...

$580,000

$580,000

Cash Flow: $168,866

40 Year Successful Landscaping Business with Commercial Contracts

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Illinois

From Vision to Legacy: A Four-Decade Landscaping Success Story In 1984, an entrepreneurial vision took root in the landscaping industry. What began as a single person's dream to transform outdoor...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Project Slate - A Reputable Midwest Roofing Company

Illinois

Project Slate is a highly rated roofing company specializing in storm restoration, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Operating across the Midwest and Florida, the company has completed hundreds of...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Contract Pending!

Evanston, IL

EXPRESS LAUNDRY EVANSTON, IL ASKING $125,000 This Laundromat was recently purchased as part of the shopping center purchase by a man that is not interested in operating the laundromat, therefore he...

$125,000

$125,000

Ultra High-Margin Snow Removal Business

Cook County, IL

This locally-renown and growing snow removal business is a specialized snow removal business based in Chicago, IL, serving both residential and commercial clients. Established in 2022, the business...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Profitable & Established Laundromat

Chicago, IL

Profitable Laundromat for Sale Established, cash-flowing business with loyal customers Located in a high-traffic area with strong neighborhood demand Large rear parking lot for customer convenience...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

50 Year Profitable Low Maintenance Route in Premium Sector.

$750,000 - DuPage County, IL

$750,000

DuPage County, IL

New Listing! Laundromat And Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Round Lake, IL

WHITE OAK LAUNDRY AND BUILDING ASKING $595,000 INCLUDING BUILDING Yes, you heard it correctly, $595,000 buys this business and building. This is a 2,794 sq. ft. laundromat located on 8,782 sq. ft. of...

$595,000

$595,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vending Machines | Advanced, High-Tech & High-Return

Chicago, IL

Thriving – Semi-Passive – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business Covering the Greater Chicago area. Runs with minimal involvement, delivers high returns, and huge expansion potential. Each...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

High Profit Franchise Dryer Vent Cleaning & Repair

Lake County, IL

This established franchise specializes in dryer vent cleaning and installation, offering a prime opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs with no initial start-up costs. It is also home-based with...

$69,999

$69,999

Cash Flow: $34,483

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Springfield, IL

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site — 35± Acres in Springfield, Illinois Rare large-acreage site within the Springfield market that has historically served as a contractor and municipal dump...

$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mission Foods Tortilla Route - HOT PRICE

Peoria, IL

REDUCED. This is a super hot deal at this price!!! This is a great route with huge opportunity to grow! It is located in the Peoria County area. The weekly sales are over $7,800 per week. This route...

$69,000

$69,000

Incredible Mission Tortillas Route

East Peoria, IL

REDUCED. Hot Deal! This Mission Foods tortillias route is in the Tazewell County area. It is well established with great sales and limited expenses. This route averages $8,230 per week in sales. This...

$127,000

$127,000

Black Gold Dirt & Topsoil Business with Valuable River Bottom Acreage

Springfield, IL

Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey topsoil business with valuable river bottom acreage and all equipment included. This business supplies quality topsoil—pulverized and screened for...

$299,500

$299,500

EBITDA: $105,000

Mark Daoust

Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

Serving Lake County, IL

The value of Quiet Light is in its advisors.

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High Profit cell phone co

Chicago, IL

High profit 16 stores for sale . more than 3.6 million profit for year. Asking 7.2 million. Only qualified person to call at the broker for more information....

$7,200,000

$7,200,000

Cash Flow: $3,600,000

Commercial Snow Removal Business – 45 Years in Operation

Cook County, IL

This full-service commercial and industrial snow removal company has been a trusted name in the northwest suburbs of Cook County since 1980. Family-owned and passed from one generation to the next,...

$299,000

$299,000

Established Restoration & Remodeling Company Positioned for Growth

$2,000,000 - Naperville, IL

$2,000,000

Naperville, IL

Gokul Padmanabhan

Restoration Brokers of America

Corporate Catering business-381Kprofit-repeat clients Preferred Vndr

Melrose Park, IL

Multiple repeat corporate client events, re-ordering same venues, again & again. 70% corporate Events, 30% home catering Business-is a PREFERRED vendor, for many exclusive engagements, for many years,...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $380,763

Profitable/Well Established: Property Damage and Restoration Company

Chicago, IL

For sale this well-established, profitable “fully turnkey” business in a completely recession-proof industry. The asking price includes vehicles and operating equipment PLUS excellent and predictable...

$294,999

$294,999

Cash Flow: $135,000

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

Niche Asphalt Paving Company

Illinois

This well-established Chicagoland-based business has built a strong reputation in the asphalt paving industry, delivering high-quality work across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Its...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $440,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $440,000

NOW AVAILABLE!!

Chicago, IL

ALBANY PARK COIN LAUNDRY CHICAGO, IL Asking $175,000 or offer. This compact 2500 sf laundromat is in a dynamic North side area of Chicago. The owner is retiring after many years of operation. This is...

$175,000

$175,000

Laundromat - Outstanding Deal - Cheap Rent

Willowbrook, IL

Are you ready for the perfect starter laundromat? This is it. This average size laundromat has over 50 washers and dryers. There are many other pieces of equipment such as laundry carts, coin changer,...

$135,000

$135,000

Profitable Home Healthcare Solutions

Chicago, IL

This successful home healthcare business focuses on delivering compassionate and professional services that enhance the quality of life for its clients. Its range of offerings and dedication to...

$274,900

$274,900

Cash Flow: $382,605

Thriving Residential & Commercial Paint Services Business

Northbrook, IL

This professionally built painting service brings together reliability, creativity, and scalable growth. It’s been designed to run lean, with no need for a storefront or full-time administrative...

$369,000

$369,000

Cash Flow: $328,543

Own a Profitable, Purpose-Driven Business in a Growing Industry 967

Gorham, IL

Step into ownership of a thriving senior services business with a strong history of success and a mission that truly makes a difference. Operating in a recession-resistant and rapidly expanding...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $157,387

Renovated Car Wash With $800,000 Invested For Sale

Will County, IL

HS Listing ID-66720 Positioned at one of the top 3 highest traffic intersections in the state with over 40,000 vehicles per day. The site was completely rebuilt and reopened in mid-2023 after being...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

EBITDA: $217,600

Established Sign & Printing Business For Sale

Naperville, IL

Excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established franchise with repeat customers. This business specializes in providing essential branding and signage solutions for clients across...

$100,000

$100,000

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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