Businesses for Sale in Illinois
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Popular Bar & Grill w/Gaming - Exceptional Suburban Downtown Location!
Popular Bar & Grill w/Gaming Western Suburb of Chicago, IL - Exceptional Suburban Downtown Location! "The Second Busiest Video Gaming Spot In Town With 2025 Gaming Income At $107,287" Outstanding opportunity to acquire a recently renovated, fully equipped neighborhood bar & grill with video gaming in a thriving western suburban historic downtown approximately one hour west of Chicago. Offering multiple revenue streams, an experienced management team, attractive lease terms, a loyal customer following and a turnkey operation that allows a new owner to step in and continue to grow with increasing sales! Its full-service bar offers craft beers and signature cocktails in addition to daily drink and happy hour specials. The menu has also been carefully developed to appeal to a broad customer base with an extensive selection of delicious appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, tacos, fresh salads, comfort food favorites and daily specials. Occupying 4,400 sqft, this inviting establishment has become a favorite gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The business features a warm, energetic atmosphere with a relaxing bar, fully equipped commercial kitchen, spacious dining areas and various pub games, plus a sought-after video gaming area. Featuring a flexible floor plan capable of supporting everything from casual lunches and family dinners to late-night entertainment, live music, game/trivia nights, private parties and special events. One of the business's greatest strengths is its diversified revenue model. In addition to a successful beverage and food operation, the business also benefits from 6 video gaming terminals, creating a valuable secondary income stream that requires minimal labor while producing strong cash flow. Currently, the second busiest video gaming spot in town with 2025 gaming income at $107,287. The business is being offered as a stock sale, allowing the gaming license to remain active, subject to Illinois Gaming Board approval and terminal operator requirements. And the current owners just completed substantial remodeling and equipment upgrades in 2024, creating an attractive, updated interior while maintaining the welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that has earned the business its loyal following. Complete with a wrap around bar, comfortable seating, pool table, dart boards, arcade games and an open video gaming area. Every piece of furniture, fixture and equipment necessary for day-to-day operations is included, making this an exceptionally turnkey opportunity. Equally attractive is the operation itself. The business is currently managed on a semi-absentee basis with an experienced kitchen manager and bar manager overseeing daily operations. One partner currently devotes only limited weekly hours to the business, presenting a tremendous opportunity for an owner-operator to increase profitability through more active involvement, tighter inventory controls, expanded marketing efforts and additional community engagement. Prime corner retail space in a freestanding building on one of the city's primary commercial corridors with excellent visibility, convenient public parking and steady pedestrian traffic. Strategically positioned in the heart of the historic downtown of a growing western suburb of Chicago. Benefits from nearby locally owned restaurants, bars, shops and professional offices as well as year-round community events and strong local demographics. Has become an area destination for both local residents and visitors seeking dining, entertainment and nightlife in an authentic downtown setting! - Location Advantages - Historic downtown suburban location - Excellent walkability - Main corridor visibility - Near local shopping and businesses - Established nightlife area - Destination for downtown events - Benefits from community festivals and seasonal events - Loyal local customer base Listed By Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates
Accredited Sleep Therapy & DME Provider – Established and Profitable
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully accredited medical equipment provider specializing in sleep therapy devices. This well-established business is Medicare-certified, Joint Commission accredited, and in-network with major insurers, offering immediate revenue, compliance, and credibility from day one. Supported by long-standing physician and sleep lab referrals, the company enjoys steady recurring revenue with no debt and streamlined in-house billing. Strong foundation, loyal customer base, and significant room for growth through marketing, expanded DME offerings, or geographic expansion. Ideal for healthcare entrepreneurs or strategic buyers seeking a recession-resistant business in a growing industry. Opportunities like this are rare and don’t stay on the market long.
Turnkey Independent Agency | Medicare Focused
Established in 2015, this independent insurance agency provides comprehensive health and Medicare insurance solutions across the Chicagoland area. Operated solely by the owner-agent, the business has built strong relationships with a broad network of reputable insurance carriers, enabling it to offer tailored coverage options to a diverse client base. The agency’s revenue is primarily driven by Medicare products, supported by additional income streams from life insurance and group insurance policies. It’s focused niche, recurring client needs, and strong carrier access position the business for continued stability and growth. Designed for flexibility, the operation is easily relocatable and well-suited for a home-based setup, offering low overhead and scalability for a new owner. Financial Highlights: • Sellers Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $94,000 • List Price: $350,000 This turnkey opportunity is ideal for a licensed agent seeking an established book of business or an existing agency looking to expand within the high demand senior insurance market
Behavioral Services - Autism Management Clinic
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established behavioral health clinic in Cook County, IL. This clinic is credentialled with major health insurances and has several therapists. Perfect for either a behavioral therapist, or an individual who would like to manage business on a semi absentee basis
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High-Volume Long-Established Family Restaurant DeKalb County–55+Years!
High-Volume Long-Established Family Restaurant DeKalb County – Over 55 Years! "A Beloved Diner With Over Five Decades Of Proven Success" Become the next owner of one of DeKalb County's most recognized and enduring family restaurants. Successfully serving the community for more than 55 years, this highly respected independent restaurant has built an outstanding reputation for exceptional and made-from-scratch comfort food and hospitality, plus an incredibly loyal multigenerational customer base. This is a true turnkey operation that has become a local institution, attracting repeat guests who have been dining here for decades while continually welcoming new customers from surrounding schools, businesses, neighborhoods and visitors to the area. Many families have made this restaurant part of their weekly tradition, creating an exceptionally stable foundation for continued success. Their menu features an extensive selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, with its all-day breakfast as one of the restaurant's biggest traffic drivers. Guests return time and again for hearty skillets, omelets, pancakes and waffles, as well as fresh salads, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers, hand-cut steaks and other comfort food classics, plus rotating daily specials. Its broad menu appeals to customers of every age and demographic, generating consistent business throughout the day and week. Also, the diner’s warm and welcoming dining room offers a nostalgic atmosphere unlike anything else on the market. Its unique theme and classic décor has created a memorable dining experience that has delighted generations of guests and differentiates the restaurant from typical diners and chains. Coupled with the restaurant’s commitment to quality ingredients, homemade recipes and attentive service has resulted in an extremely loyal customer following, strong word-of-mouth referrals and decades of repeat business. Business Highlights • Long-established & continuously operating for more than 55 years • Extensive breakfast, lunch & dinner menu • Highly desirable all-day breakfast concept • Made-from-scratch comfort food & homemade daily specials • Distinctive & memorable décor • Turnkey operation with established operating systems & experienced long-term staff in place • Well-known independent restaurant with outstanding community recognition • Diverse customer base including students, professionals, retirees, families & visitors • Strong multigenerational customer loyalty & repeat business • Excellent reputation & strong word-of-mouth following Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. 2025 sales over $837,000! Prime retail space along one of the county's primary commercial corridors, the restaurant enjoys outstanding visibility, easy accessibility, ample parking and excellent traffic exposure. As well as a central location surrounded by higher education institutions, major employers, retail shopping, schools and established residential neighborhoods. This prime setting helps generate a steady mix of students, professionals, families, retirees, local residents and travelers throughout the week. Location Highlights • Ample customer parking with easy access • Excellent visibility on a major commercial corridor • Minutes from downtown DeKalb • Close to a major university • Near major employers • Convenient to residential neighborhoods • Easy access from Sycamore & surrounding communities Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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High-Volume Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming!
High-Volume Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming Far NW Suburb of Chicago - Turnkey! "Along One Of The NW Suburbs' Busiest Commercial Corridors" Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful, beautifully appointed breakfast & lunch restaurant that has become a favorite destination throughout one of Chicago's fastest-growing northwest suburban communities. This well-established independent concept has built a loyal following by combining elevated breakfast classics, creative brunch specialties, premium beverages, fresh ingredients, exceptional presentation & excellent customer service in a warm, contemporary setting. The restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation by elevating the traditional breakfast experience with an extensive menu of chef-inspired specialties. Every menu category has been thoughtfully developed to appeal to families, professionals, retirees, brunch enthusiasts & health-conscious diners alike, creating broad demographic appeal & exceptional repeat business. The restaurant further distinguishes itself apart from traditional pancake houses with its elevated beverage program. Guests enjoy a full selection of fresh-pressed juices, handcrafted smoothies, premium espresso & coffees beverages, seasonal drinks & a brunch cocktail program featuring mimosas, Bloody Marys & other favorites. Its beautifully appointed interior offers a bright, contemporary atmosphere with stylish farmhouse-inspired finishes, attractive décor, comfortable seating & an inviting ambiance. The spacious dining room comfortably accommodates both everyday dining & busy weekend brunch crowds, while a dedicated private dining room provides an ideal setting for meetings, gatherings & other special occasions. Further enhancing the business is a separate licensed video gaming lounge that provides an additional recurring revenue stream & further diversifies the operation. The business enjoys multiple established revenue streams, including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, catering, private events & video gaming. And proven operational systems are already in place, allowing for a smooth transition to new ownership. This offering is presented as an asset sale which includes the FF&E, leasehold improvements & goodwill. Due to the seller's recent acquisition of the business, financial history under the current ownership is not available. The business currently operates under an established trade name. Buyers may continue operating under the existing name through a separate licensing agreement or rebrand & operate under a new name, providing maximum flexibility. Ideal for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, hospitality group or investor. Opportunities to acquire restaurants of this caliber with such a recognizable local following rarely become available! Prime retail space in a busy strip center along with many other popular tenants along a main thoroughfare with over 28,000 VPD in a growing area of over 143,000 residents within a 5-mile radius. Strategically positioned along one of the NW suburbs' busiest commercial corridors, the restaurant benefits from outstanding visibility, convenient access, abundant parking & continuous exposure to significant daily traffic. Also, surrounded by an excellent mix of major retailers, offices, businesses, healthcare providers, recreational facilities, schools & dense residential neighborhoods that generate consistent customer traffic throughout the week. This premium location is further strengthened by its proximity to a transformational redevelopment of a former mall into a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring additional residential, retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality and public gathering spaces. It is also just minutes from a thriving downtown district. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only.
Very Profitable Landscaping Company | Recurring Revenue Base
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established landscaping company serving one of Chicagoland’s most affluent markets. This business has operated for more than five decades and has built a loyal customer base through recurring lawn maintenance, planting, grading, and outdoor property services. The company benefits from long-term client relationships, recurring maintenance revenue, strong word-of-mouth referrals, and an established digital presence. The business currently focuses primarily on recurring maintenance services, creating predictable and stable cash flow. Significant upside exists through expansion of hardscape, outdoor living, lighting, winter services, and additional exterior services. Highlights Include: • 50+ years of operating history • Strong recurring maintenance revenue base • Average annual revenue of approximately $1.4M • Seller’s Discretionary Earnings exceeding $500K • Affluent residential customer base • Established crews, equipment, trucks, and operational infrastructure included • Strong referral-driven business with established online presence • Significant upside through reactivation of higher-margin design/build services • Owner willing to provide transition support Ideal buyer could include: • Existing landscaping company seeking geographic expansion • Owner-operator looking for an established platform • Regional green industry operator • Strategic buyer seeking recurring residential accounts Important Operational Note: The business currently operates from seller-owned property that is NOT included in the sale. A buyer will be required to relocate operations following the season. Management believes the business can be effectively operated from a contractor yard, warehouse, or similar facility suitable for landscaping operations. The business is currently operated seasonally and presents additional growth opportunities through winter services and expanded marketing initiatives. The owner is pursuing a planned retirement and is committed to helping ensure a smooth transition. Serious inquiries only. NDA and proof of financial capability required prior to release of identifying details and financial information.
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Rare 2nd Generation Drive-Thru Restaurant Chicago - 79th St Corridor!
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to lease one of Chicago's few remaining second-generation drive-thru restaurant buildings. Situated on a highly visible hard corner along the busy 79th Street commercial corridor, this freestanding 3,712 sqft building sits on a generous 0.51-acre parcel with 32 dedicated parking spaces, an existing permitted drive-thru and extensive restaurant infrastructure already in place - saving an incoming tenant significant time and capital. Unlike new construction, this property allows operators to avoid the lengthy entitlement process and substantial build-out costs typically associated with developing a new drive-thru location. With 3 commercial exhaust hood systems, black iron gas lines, Ansul fire suppression, multiple walk-in coolers and freezers, grease trap infrastructure, commercial kitchen layout and an existing drive-thru with proper vehicle stacking, the property offers an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 in tenant improvement savings while potentially reducing development timelines by 6 to 18 months. The building is immediately available and ideally suited for: - National or regional quick-service restaurants - Fast-casual restaurants - Drive-thru coffee concepts - Pharmacy operators - Urgent care or medical users - Dialysis centers - Banks or financial institutions - Automotive service concepts - Convenience retail and other B3-1 permitted commercial uses Prime retail space in a freestanding building with drive-thru in the heart of Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the property serves a dense urban trade area with over 257,000 residents within 3 miles and nearly 1.9 million residents within 10 miles. The surrounding corridor includes major national retailers such as Walmart Neighborhood Market, McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin', Popeyes, Aldi and Family Dollar, providing consistent daily consumer traffic and strong co-tenancy. Plus, exceptional public transportation with CTA Route 79 directly in front of the property, convenient access to the CTA Red Line and the new Auburn Park Metra Station opening nearby in late 2026, providing direct service to downtown Chicago. Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
Well Established Waxing & Skin Studio Now Available at a Great Price!
Executive Summary Lincoln Park Waxing Studio is a well-established, boutique waxing and beauty salon located in Chicago’s desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood. Founded in 2009, the business has built a strong reputation over 17+ years for professional, skin-focused waxing services in a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment. The owner is selling the Lincoln Park location to relocate the family to Florida She is committed to a smooth transition and will provide post-closing support. The business offers a turnkey opportunity with loyal clientele, positive reviews, and low overhead in a high-traffic retail corridor. Lincoln Park Waxing Studio specializes in waxing (including Brazilian and sugaring), tinting, spray tanning, and express facials with a strong emphasis on skin health and client comfort. The intimate boutique setting differentiates it from larger chain salons. The business was started in 2009. The current owner later bought out her original partner and rebranded/refreshed the studio approximately six years ago. It has grown into a trusted local destination serving thousands of clients. The owner also operates a second location in Des Plaines (not included in this sale unless desired by Buyer and before that location is sold). The studio maintains excellent online reviews and a loyal client base: • 5.0/5 rating on booking platforms (145+ reviews) • Strong Yelp and Facebook feedback highlighting cleanliness, professionalism, comfort, and results (especially Brazilian waxing and post-wax care) • Active social media presence (Facebook) with regular posts on services, skin tips, and promotions Services focus on a “skin-forward” approach using gentle techniques tailored to individual needs. Offerings include Brazilian waxing, vajacials, lash lifts, and spray tanning. The business has successfully built repeat clientele through quality service and a welcoming atmosphere
Profitable Head Spa w/ New Build-Out!
This is a new fully built-out, modern boutique head spa located in a high-traffic Chicago western suburban retail corridor. The opportunity is structured as a cash flow sale and provides a turnkey setup for an expansion location or current salon key employee looking to be their own boss and step into a professionally designed space without the cost, time, and disruption of a new $100K+ build-out. The business has been SBA pre-qualified with some seller financing available with a low down payment. The spa occupies approximately 1,250 square feet and features 5 treatment rooms/areas, a front desk check-in area and “blow-out” area. The layout is open, efficient, and designed to deliver a strong client experience from entry to checkout. Current ownership is only doing limited marketing so there is the potential for major sales improvement. The rear of the space includes a large storage room, washer and dryer, break room and private restroom. The lease is secured through January 2030 + 3 year option, providing long-term stability. Current base rent is $2,060 per month with modest annual increases of 3.3% per year. All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and existing product inventory are included in the asking price.