Illinois

Service Businesses For Sale in Illinois

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Market Info
Asset SaleNew Laundromat Listing!

Chicago, IL

WESTPORT Laundromat Busy, Busy, Busy Laundromat! Here is an opportunity to get into the exciting laundromat business with WESTPORT Laundromat. This laundromat is loaded with a variety of washers and...

$625,000

$625,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleVersatile Consulting Business - Make It Your Own

DuPage County, IL

This business has potential to be successful, and with the right creativity and innovative spirit, this business can significantly grow. Currently, we maintain customer lists, hold two trademarks,...

$15,000

$15,000

Asset Sale
Real EstateHigh-Volume Longstanding Family-Owned Deli & Caterer w/Property-43 Yrs

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

Real Estate
Real EstateCatering/Carry Out/Dine In ~ High Visibility Traffic Area

Chicago, IL

In an area with consistent traffic and a corner lot with lots of parking, you are sure to make this business grow. This ongoing family catering business is ready to sell and looking for a new owner to...

$190,000

$190,000

Real Estate
Real EstateOffice Condo /Retail Condo

Chicago, IL

Acquire this excellent commercial property with a well-designed layout and included parking space....

$239,000

$239,000

Real Estate
Real EstateModern Store / Office For Sale

Chicago, IL

1,000 Sq. Ft. Same owner for 35+ years operates a professional office. A Great Deal!...

$265,000

$265,000

Real Estate
Start-upStart or Grow Your Laundromat Business with Expert Support

With over 60 years of experience as a commercial laundry equipment distributor, Equipment International offers the hands-on expertise and support you need to open and operate a successful store. We...

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Start-up

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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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