Businesses For Sale in Waukegan IL Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Waukegan IL

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

Many potential business buyers search online for a Waukegan 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 Waukegan IL area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Waukegan 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
         
  • 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
         
  • 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
         
  • Pet
    Full Service Veterinary Clinic
    $195,000
      Illinois USA

    Since the 1960's this well established and trust veterinary clinic has served the southeastern quart...

    Since the 1960's this well established and trust veterinary clinic has served the southeastern quarter of Illinois. A large majority of the business derives from small animals with only a small percent dedicated to the treatment of livestock. For the...

    Veterinary Pet
         
  • Financial
    Established Accounting Firm
    $250,000
      Illinois USA

    This is an impressive, well-respected accounting firm, located in south western Illinois, has been i...

    This is an impressive, well-respected accounting firm, located in south western Illinois, has been in operation for over 52 years. This firm specializes in accounting services, auditing, check writing, income tax preparation, payroll tax preparation,...

    Accounting Tax Financial
         
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    IL Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
      $100,000+

      At Hungry Howie's Pizza we serve great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. The home of the Ori...

      At Hungry Howie's Pizza we serve great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. The home of the Original Flavored Crust pizza was born in 1973 in Taylor, Michigan. You need a distinct point of difference in todays marketplace. Look no further than ...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      uBreakiFix Franchise

      Founded in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in the repair of small electronics, ranging from smartphones...

      Founded in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in the repair of small electronics, ranging from smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and everything in between. Cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other problems can be repair...

      General Service Equipment Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      servpro Franchise

      Since 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System has been a leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration...

      Since 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System has been a leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO's network of more than 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property d...

      Construction Remodeling Restoration Mold Remediation Maintenance Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Auntie Anne's Franchise

      Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's marke...

      Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's market. After some experimentation, "Auntie" Anne created a masterpiece the same freshly baked goodness you know and love today. Now, guests look for Aun...

      Food Pretzel 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
      Scooter's Coffee Franchise
      $350,000+

      The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazi...

      The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazing People, Amazing Drinks...Amazingly Fast! It reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers. Fou...

      Food Restaurants Coffee 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
      Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
      $100,430+

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific e...

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific experience in growing franchise systems and helping entrepreneurs live their dreams of owning a successful business. Bluefrog is also the sister compa...

      Construction Home Improvement Plumbing 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
      McAlister's Deli Franchise

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's ...

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's Deli proudly offers real, handcrafted food made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Every sandwich, salad, and spud is made special by the crew with ge...

      Food Restaurants Delis Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Rusty Taco Franchise
      $512,425+

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinct...

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinctive taco franchise that celebrates what we believe: Tacos are the Most Important Meal of the Day! With our business model, youll serve up handmade...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Newk's Eatery Franchise

      Ranked by Technomic 2018 Consumers' Choice as the "Best Overall Fast Casual", Newk's Eatery is leadi...

      Ranked by Technomic 2018 Consumers' Choice as the "Best Overall Fast Casual", Newk's Eatery is leading the next generation of fast casual with our culinary driven menu prepared in open view kitchens. Our franchise partners have multiple revenue oppor...

      Food Restaurants Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Firehouse Subs Franchise
      $350,000+

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and ...

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighters and brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs has more than 1,150 resta...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub 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
      Subway Franchise
      $150,050+

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers t...

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers to whom we serve 7 million sandwiches every day, and the resources and plan to build an exciting future. Three core values are the foundation of our su...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Waukegan Business?

    Are you a Waukegan, IL area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Waukegan? 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 Waukegan

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

     


     

    Disclaimer: Waukegan, IL area business for sale listings and other Illinois small business opportunities advertised on this page are classified ads listed by a local small biz owner or by a Waukegan, IL business broker. The site has not verified the information in listings and is not responsible for the validity of information, pricing or for any inaccuracies. By using this website or the advertiser contact form, you agree to assume the responsibility for verification of information and for further communication with the advertiser or for any transactions you may conduct with them - the site is not involved with any transactions.