Businesses For Sale in Chicago IL Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Chicago IL

If you are looking to start a new business in the Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago

Many potential business buyers search online for a Chicago 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 Chicago IL area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Chicago business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by Illinois business brokers.

 

Chicago Business for Sale Listings

  • Home Improvement
    Chicagoland HVAC Services Company for Sale
    $1,300,000
     Chicago Illinois USA

    The Company is a locally operated provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services in...

    The Company is a locally operated provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services in the Chicagoland area. It specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various systems, including furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, ...

    Building HVAC Home Improvement
         
  • Health Care
    Clinical Stage Oncology for Early Cancer Detection
    $5,000,000
     Chicago Illinois USA

    The Company is a clinical-stage oncology company with a platform that combines biospectral impedance...

    The Company is a clinical-stage oncology company with a platform that combines biospectral impedance and AIML for point-of-care cancer detection. The lead product delivers rapid, in-procedure assessment of surgical marginsidentifying the presence an...

    Health Care
         
  • 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
         
  • Education
    Trading Education Company for Sale
    $500,000
     Chicago Illinois USA

    The Company is an operator of a digital trading education and coaching platform focused on options t...

    The Company is an operator of a digital trading education and coaching platform focused on options trading and market strategy development for retail traders. The platform delivers a mix of live coaching sessions, on-demand educational content, marke...

    Education
         
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  • Construction
    Valuable Plumbing & Heating Business
    $450,000
      Minnesota USA

    Lucrative Plumbing Company available for purchase in the Northwestern region of Minnesota! This thri...

    Lucrative Plumbing Company available for purchase in the Northwestern region of Minnesota! This thriving business, a reputable plumbing and heating company, has been deeply rooted in the community of Northwestern Minnesota since 1985. By staying up-t...

    Building HVAC Construction
         
  • Retail
    High End Retail/Service for Formal Wear #0091
    $750,000
      New Mexico USA

    A MUST-SEE!! This is a well-established high-end retail and seamstress service for formal wear that ...

    A MUST-SEE!! This is a well-established high-end retail and seamstress service for formal wear that is located in central New Mexico. The property is not included in the sale of the business; however, the lease is transferable for the next owner. Thi...

    Retail
         
  • Automotive
    Popular and Profitable Automotive Shop
    $390,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quali...

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quality brand name parts as well as automotive supplies for all makes and models of vehicles. In addition, the store also features an automotive repair sho...

    Automotive Auto Parts Auto Repair Automotive
         
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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
         
  • Health Care
    Clinical Stage Oncology for Early Cancer Detection
    $5,000,000
     Chicago Illinois USA

    The Company is a clinical-stage oncology company with a platform that combines biospectral impedance...

    The Company is a clinical-stage oncology company with a platform that combines biospectral impedance and AIML for point-of-care cancer detection. The lead product delivers rapid, in-procedure assessment of surgical marginsidentifying the presence an...

    Health Care
         
  • 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
         
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    IL Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa Murphy's Franchise
      $279,070+

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores i...

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores in 38 states. Since 1982 we've offered a great value and a superior pizza to our customers and a simple focused concept for our franchisees. Papa Murph...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs Franchise

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch...

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch repair services, custom jewelry design, engraving, eyeglass frame and smartphone repairs (services vary by location). Franchising since 1987, with ov...

      Jewelry Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Dental Fix RX Franchise

      Dental Fix combines centralized technological and account management services with a unique national...

      Dental Fix combines centralized technological and account management services with a unique national network of locally owned and operated industry professionals. Each professional is equipped with state-of-the-art mobile service centers. We delive...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      9Round Fitness Franchise
      $91,600+

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, card...

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a profession...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Gyms Health Clubs 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
      Ace Hardware Franchise
      $650,000+

      Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape ...

      Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape by allowing individual stores to purchase merchandise in bulk to save money and buy at the lowest possible price. As an Ace Hardware owner, you gain t...

      Retail Hardware Stores 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
      $296,500+

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and...

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has since grown to over 1,200 stores wo...

      Food Coffee Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Express Employment Franchise

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annua...

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annual sales for Express offices in Canada open more than two years is $3.6 million.* Plus, as an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexi...

      Business Service Employment Staffing Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise
      $222,095+

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwich...

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches, including our pressed sandwiches. Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing smoothies and food with a bit of tropical fun...

      Food Restaurants Juice Smoothie Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop Franchise

      Erbert & Gerbert's serves up a flavorful menu of gourmet sandwiches, soups, and wraps with veget...

      Erbert & Gerbert's serves up a flavorful menu of gourmet sandwiches, soups, and wraps with vegetarian, gluten-friendly, and lite 'n fit options. We cater and deliver.

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Amramp Franchise
      $140,000+

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobil...

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobility challenges in their home setting. Seniors are the largest & fastest growing segment of the population. Sell and rent wheelchair ramps & ot...

      Mobility Special Needs Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Assisted Living Locators Franchise
      $68,450+

      Advisors provide personal assistance in locating the right options for your elderly loved one.

      Advisors provide personal assistance in locating the right options for your elderly loved one.

      General Service Assisted Living Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa John's Franchise
      $130,120+

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants acro...

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants across 46 countries and with one goal: Better Ingredients. We focus on high quality ingredients like never frozen hand-tossed dough and fresh-packed pizza...

      Food Restaurants Pizza 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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Chicago Business?

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    Selling a Business in Chicago

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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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