Businesses for Sale in Illinois
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Union Commercial Electrical Construction Company 49 years strong
What an incredible opportunity!! This company will generate wealth and income for many generations. With a reputation serving the Chicagoland area approaching 5 decades now, this is the perfect time to own a UNION backed strong revenue generating commercial electrical contracting business. The company was established in 1978 to provide high-quality electrical contracting services to the DuPage County market. The business was purchased by the current owner in 2000 and has undergone significant expansion, evolving from a local operation into a well-established electrical contractor serving the broader area of the Chicago market. With 49 years of continuous operation, the company has built a reputation for reliability and quality work by focusing on long-term relationships with clients and general contractors. Established and loyal employees are in place for you as an owner to benefit from. Both in the construction field, as well as in the office for your daily operations. As well as company vehicles, tools, material, and long-term connections throughout the industry for the companies continued success. An electrical license will be needed to operate this company as well as being a UNION electrical contractor. Potentially could be ran as an absentee business, with the right superintendent in place that holds an electrical license. The current office and warehouse for this company is available for purchase and/or lease and is NOT included in the listing price. Feel free to reach out to inquire more about this opportunity!
Appliance Sales & Repair Business – Serving Greater Chicagoland
For over 25 years, this well-established appliance store has been a trusted name in the Greater Chicagoland area, offering a wide selection of new and used major appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. In addition to retail sales, the business provides professional appliance repair services, with revenue split approximately 50/50 between sales and repairs. Renowned for exceptional customer service, the business benefits from a strong base of loyal, repeat customers and steady word-of-mouth referrals. A team of long-term, dedicated employees delivers top-quality service, helping to uphold the company’s excellent reputation in the community. The owner has cultivated a solid relationship with a reliable supplier and has built a team that is capable, trustworthy, and service-focused. Currently owner-operated, responsibilities include appliance repair, customer service, appointment scheduling, and staff management—offering an excellent opportunity for a hands-on buyer or someone looking to hire a manager and scale. The business generates strong, consistent revenue and comes with approximately $350,000 worth of inventory included in the sale. With a solid foundation, experienced staff, and a loyal customer base, this is a turnkey opportunity with significant growth potential for the right buyer.
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Well-Established Shark’s Fish & Chicken Franchise DeKalb, IL - NIU!
Well-Established Shark’s Fish & Chicken Franchise DeKalb, IL - Adjacent Northern Illinois University! "Has Successfully Operated Within The DeKalb Market For Over 15 Years" Fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established Shark's Fish & Chicken franchise located at 901 Lucinda Ave in DeKalb, IL, directly adjacent to Northern Illinois University (NIU). This highly visible quick-service restaurant benefits from its strategic location on one of DeKalb's busiest commercial corridors, serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, visitors & residents throughout the year. Shark’s menu features the brand's most popular offerings including whole chicken wings, chicken dinners, catfish fillets, ocean perch, shrimp, Philly steak sandwiches, burgers and signature sides along with combo platters and family meals. Its broad menu appeals to a diverse customer base and generates repeat visits from both students and local residents. Shark's Fish & Chicken is one of the Midwest's most recognized fish and chicken concepts, known for its extensive menu of freshly prepared seafood, chicken, wings, sandwiches, burgers and signature sides as well as combo platters and family meals. The brand has developed a loyal customer following throughout Illinois and continues to benefit from strong consumer recognition and repeat business. This established location has successfully operated within the DeKalb market for over 15 years and enjoys a steady stream of dine-in, carryout and delivery customers. The restaurant's proximity to NIU creates exceptional demand from students and campus personnel, particularly during lunch, dinner and late-night operating hours. Its fully equipped facility offers an efficient operational layout designed to maximize production and service. Customers enjoy online ordering capabilities, quick-service convenience, convenient access and ample parking. The business has established delivery channels and benefits from strong off-premise sales generated by surrounding student housing, apartment communities and residential neighborhoods. Business Highlights - Established Shark's Fish & Chicken franchise location - Recognized regional franchise brand with loyal following - Proven operating history in the DeKalb market - Diverse menu with multiple revenue streams - Freshly-cooked made-to-order food - Fully equipped turnkey operation - Experienced staff & operational systems in place - Established digital ordering & delivery channels - High-volume online ordering business, carryout & delivery - Directly adjacent to Northern Illinois University (NIU) - Strong student, faculty & resident customer base - Strong late-night sales Whether you are an owner-operator, multi-unit franchisee, restaurant group or investor seeking an established franchise concept w/a proven track record, Shark's Fish & Chicken in DeKalb represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a recognized brand in a premier university market. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Prime retail space in Village Commons, a busy retail center along Lucinda Ave. Boasts excellent visibility, easy access & ample parking. Along with other popular eating & drinking establishments including Cast Iron Coffee, Domino’s Pizza and Zahao’s Express. Perfectly situated on one of the primary commercial routes serving Northern Illinois University. Its surrounding trade area includes student housing developments, apartment complexes and established residential neighborhoods in addition to local businesses and national retailers that provide consistent customer traffic throughout the year. 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 Tim Ryan at [email protected] or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
Franchise Home Care Agency with VA and 10 year
Long-standing in home senior care franchise for sale with over 25 current clients, over $650k in annual billing & 350+ weekly billing hours. 38+ Employees (W2s) on the caregiver roster with 27 current, active on payroll. This agency is Veterans Administration accredited as part of their Veteran’s Choice / Community Care program (17% of revenues in 2024 came from VA clients). Long term care insurance can be accepted for this service. This business also has a prime territory in Cook County with opportunity to expand rapidly. If you are open to anything in the staffing and/or healthcare industry, this is worth a look. It provides a tremendous base to work off of and expand. A brief conversation will be required with the business broker after an NDA is signed prior to receiving the CIM. A license from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is required to run this business.
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Long Term Plumbing & HVAC Serving Cook County
Amazing opportunity to own a long term HVAC and plumbing company located in Cook County, IL. They are 60% residential, 40% commercial with <10% new construction and no refrigeration. The business split is 60% plumbing and 40% HVAC. They have a CRM, the accounting system used is QuickBooks, and payroll is handled in house.
Chicagoland German Import Auto Repair NOW Available!!!
Gus’ Auto Imports is a well-established, owner-operated European import auto repair specialist with 23 years of continuous operation in Naperville, Illinois. Located on a high-visibility section of Ogden Avenue (“Auto Row”) in an upscale suburb, the business has built a strong reputation for quality work on high-end vehicles (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, VW, Mini, Ferrari, and other European imports). The shop enjoys loyal, long-term customers who travel from across the Chicago metro area, strong referral volume, and a niche positioning that supports premium pricing and high customer retention. This includes inventory, fixed assets/FF&E, and substantial goodwill/intangibles. The business is offered as an asset purchase opportunity for a buyer seeking a stable, specialized auto service platform with proven earnings, established brand equity, and growth runway in the affluent Naperville/Western suburbs market.
Established Yoga Business-Two Studio’s-Boutique-Autopay Members
This well-established yoga studio is in a prime location and offers an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to enter the wellness industry or expand their current business. The studio has built a loyal client base, a strong brand reputation, and a calming, welcoming environment that fosters health and mindfulness.
ADD-ON Opportunity / Chicago Accounting Practice /~$0.48MM Adj. EBITDA
ADD-ON Opportunity / Chicago Tax & Accounting Business / Recurring Financial Services / LTM ~$1.09MM Revenue / ~$0.48MM Adj. EBITDA Company Overview The Company is a full-service tax and accounting firm serving the Chicago metropolitan market. Founded in 2022, it provides tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, payroll, sales and use tax compliance, and entity advisory services to individuals and small and midsized businesses. The Company has scaled through organic client growth and the successful integration of an acquired book of business in 2024. Its technology-enabled operating model supports approximately 700 annual tax returns across roughly 455 unique client relationships. Approximately 30% of revenue is generated through recurring monthly and quarterly engagements, while the remaining revenue is primarily derived from re-occurring annual tax services with historically strong retention characteristics. The business benefits from a diversified client base, broad service penetration, and limited customer concentration. A cloud-based practice management platform centralizes client communications, documentation, billing, and workflow management, enabling the Company to operate with six full-time employees plus seasonal filing-period support. Key KPIs LTM revenue: $1.09 million FY2023-FY2025 revenue CAGR: approximately 58% LTM normalized Adjusted EBITDA: $483,000 LTM normalized Adjusted EBITDA margin: 44.5% Annual tax returns: approximately 700 Unique client relationships: approximately 455 Recurring monthly and quarterly billing: approximately 30% of revenue Largest client concentration: 7.7% of revenue Top client relationships: 15.9% of revenue Full-time employees: six, plus seasonal staff Funded debt: $0 Normalized Adjusted EBITDA includes a $135,000 provision for market-rate replacement management.
Turn Celebrations Into Profit – Franchise Yard Sign Business!
Turnkey, home-based franchise yard sign business serving the DuPage territory. Specializing in temporary celebration displays for birthdays, graduations, new babies, corporate events, and more. Includes 17 letter sets, 100–150 graphics (inventory value over $10,000), protected territory, and 22 five-star Google reviews with a repeat customer rate exceeding 50%. Corporate handles online ordering, billing, CRM, training, and national marketing. A 25% execution fee applies per order; delivery and mileage fees are unaffected. $40/month ad fund. Strong national brand presence (500+ locations), structured systems, and year-round operations provide stability and scalability. Currently operated part-time — significant growth opportunity with increased promotion. Confidential sale. Serious inquiries only. THIS IS A GREAT PART-TIME BUSINESS FOR EXTRA CASH!
Wedding Production Company
Step right into your full service event production company! From big events to weddings this company puts on the show and entertainment. Doing what it can to be an all in house production company, this business is turn key with plenty of opportunity for growth and added vision. If you've ever been interested in the entertainment or production industry this is the opportunity of a lifetime for you! This company is seeing steady growth each year and has great opportunity to become whatever the new owner envisions it to be. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!