Businesses For Sale in Evanston IL Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Evanston IL

If you are looking to start a new business in the Evanston IL area finding a business opportunity or buying a local established business for sale can be one of the best ways to start your own business. Buy a profitable, established, local business for sale with a customer base and earnings. Optionally, you can find a franchise opportunity or an existing franchise for sale in Evanston IL which will get you some training and support form the franchisor along with some assistance in business setup, marketing and even financing as most franchisors have established relationships with small business lenders or have a streamlined loan approval process from SBA approved lenders. While it is harder for new small businesses to generate cash flow and/or to obtain business loans, if you are buying a local small business on sale or an existing franchise on sale with revenue and cash flow, you may be able to qualify for financing from local banks or small biz lenders to obtain a business startup loan, which makes it easier to buy and grow an existing small business.

Buying a Small Business from a Business Broker vs a Business Owner in Evanston

Many potential business buyers search online for a Evanston IL business for sale by owner and and may be it is because many potential buyers are led to believe that they can get a better deal, if they buy the business directly from the business owner rather than buying it from a broker. However, most small biz owners are hard core entrepreneurs and in reality and the way human nature works, most sellers will always want a higher price and many sellers price the business higher than what it is actually worth, whereas an experienced broker will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long by pricing it disproportionately higher can be counter productive. Secondly, despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any business owner to sell a business directly, most businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Illinois related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long can be counter productive. Hence, buying a business from a qualified Evanston IL area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Evanston business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by Illinois business brokers.

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Illinois Business Listings

  • Construction
    Regional Pavement Maintenance & Asphalt Servic
    $5,000,000
     Rockford Illinois USA

    A well-established regional pavement maintenance and asphalt services company headquartered in Rockf...

    A well-established regional pavement maintenance and asphalt services company headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The Company provides full-lifecycle pavement solutions, including paving, resurfacing...

    Construction
         
  • Manufacturing
    Patented Athletic Vision Training Brand for Sale
    $1,000,000
     Chicago Illinois USA

    An innovative sports performance company is seeking a strategic acquirer for its patented vision tra...

    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 baseball, softball, golf, and other sports to enh...

    Manufacturing
         
  • Technology
    Popular Robotic Integration Business
    $3,750,000
     Rock Island Illinois USA

    Profitable, fast growing robotic integrator for sale. 3D tool design, robotic integration, PLC progr...

    Profitable, fast growing robotic integrator for sale. 3D tool design, robotic integration, PLC programming and so much more!! Great Midwest location. Businesses for Sale Technology

    Tech Automation Robotics Technology
         
  • Construction
    Profitable HVAC Contractor in Southwestern Illinoi
    $250,000
     Belleville Illinois USA

    This southwestern Illinois business was established in 1991 as a sole proprietorship and was incorpo...

    This southwestern Illinois business was established in 1991 as a sole proprietorship and was incorporated as an S corporation in 2006 and is a full-service heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) business with an outstanding reputation for p...

    HVAC Contracting Construction
         
  • Automotive
    Highly Motivated Seller! Auto Repair Garage
    $200,000
      Illinois USA

    Great opportunity to own this thriving auto repair shop in western Illinois. The business provides a...

    Great opportunity to own this thriving auto repair shop in western Illinois. The business provides a full-service menu to include basic maintenance, engine repair, replacement of transmissions, batteries, alternator service, brakes, oil changes, even...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         
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    IL Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Pinot’s Palette Franchise
      $97,450+

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our lo...

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our locations provides a relaxed, fun environment, and expert guidance on painting techniques from local artists.

      Craft Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Huddle House Restaurants Franchise
      $519,935+

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal...

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal, Any Time. Founded in 1964, Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities we serve throughout the country by bringing friends and fa...

      Food Restaurants Family Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sport Clips Franchise
      $204,800+

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boy...

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boys, and offers a semi-absentee, recession resistant, lifestyle franchise (12-15 hours per week is typical) for professionals who want to continue to wo...

      Hair Beauty Hair Salons Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Circle K Franchise
      $211,450+

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who n...

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who not only helps grow new ventures, but offers the flexibility to tailor individual stores to the customers they serve. Whether establishing new location...

      Retail Convenience Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      J.D. Byrider Franchise
      $825,480+

      J.D. Byrider is the nations leading used car and finance enterprise. The company integrates vehicle...

      J.D. Byrider is the nations leading used car and finance enterprise. The company integrates vehicle sales and financing because it provides the franchisee greatest control of the business and the ability to sell to any customer they want or feel is ...

      Auto Dealers Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Chicken Salad Chick Franchise
      $483,000+

      Chicken Salad Chick, the nations only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant conce...

      Chicken Salad Chick, the nations only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, was founded in 2008 in Auburn, Alabama. What started as a small takeout restaurant has quickly grown throughout the Southeast. Our owners are trai...

      Food QSR Restaurants Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Ben & Jerry’s Franchise
      $107,685+

      Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's expe...

      Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's experience to fans and first-timers alike. They're whimsical, welcoming places where families and friends can enjoy their favorite treats and fans can dee...

      Food Restaurants Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      PuroClean Franchise
      $71,190+

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with thei...

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with their insurance companies who then refer and pay a professional property restoration company, such as PuroClean, to restore and clean up the damage. More ...

      Home Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Meineke Franchise
      $250,000+

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality service...

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality services at affordable prices. Since 1972, Meineke Car Care has successfully diversified its automotive serve offering and is recognized today as a leader in...

      Automotive Auto Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Miami Grill Franchise

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, Sou...

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, South Florida-based Miami Grill is the hottest fast casual concept to hit the market. Miami Grill and its Everything Goes concept embody the taste and ...

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise
      $454,350+

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual a...

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual and casual dining brand. Based in Houston, Russos is composed of a mix of corporate and franchised locations. Chef Anthony Russo created his concept f...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      The Cold Stone Creamery Franchise
      $50,200+

      The Cold Stone Creamery ice cream franchise has captivated the sweet tooth of customers around the w...

      The Cold Stone Creamery ice cream franchise has captivated the sweet tooth of customers around the world, and it continues to be a bright brand in the $8 billion ice cream industry, according to IBIS World. Doing business for 30 years, Cold Stone ha...

      Food Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fastsigns Franchise
      $193,548+

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers ...

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers provide comprehensive visual communications solutions to help customers of all sizes across all industries meet their business objectives and incr...

      Business Service Retail Sign Shops Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Blimpie Franchise
      $139,970+

      Blimpie delivers more than just great sandwiches. Our team provides the experience and expertise nec...

      Blimpie delivers more than just great sandwiches. Our team provides the experience and expertise necessary to help franchisees grow their sub shop franchise. Our parent company, Kahala Brands, ensures each Blimpie franchisee is supported by some of t...

      Food Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Seniors Helping Seniors Franchise
      $86,785+

      Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service was founded in 1998 as a way for like-minded individual...

      Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service was founded in 1998 as a way for like-minded individuals to help each other age more happily and gracefully. Matching those who need a hand with mature, active men and women with a passion for helping othe...

      Health Care Senior Care Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Evanston Business?

    Are you a Evanston, IL area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Evanston? Advertise your small business for sale listing to Sell a Small Business Online for a LOW listing fee and No Commissions - Seller Testimonials - If you are a broker or a real estate agent, signup for a multiple listing account to Get Business Broker Leads

    Selling a Business in Evanston

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Evanston, IL area, then first of all you need to get proper valuation for your business, which either you can do yourself with a software or by using valuation metrics that are available online for most business types and/or hire a professionally qualified local Evanston business broker or an analyst. Selling a business can be a lot of work and can take a long time - if you do not want to hire a business broker then you need to do additional marketing, tracking and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time. Selling a business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your business and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     


     

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