Illinois

Service Businesses For Sale in Illinois

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Cleaning and Maid Service Business for sale

St. Charles, IL

Long established cleaning and maid service business, run out our home. All our maids have been with us long-term and we have almost no turnover. Most business generated from existing clients on...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $76,538

Marketing Services Agency - $300k+ SDE - Direct Mail Focus

Cook County, IL

Take ownership of a highly respected and well-established marketing services agency with strong recurring revenues, loyal clients, and outstanding growth potential. Operating under a streamlined...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $377,998

Established Primary Care and Weight-Loss Clinic with 2,000 Patients

Chicago Heights, IL

HS Listing ID-67972 Fully credentialed with all major insurance carriers and newly affiliated with Rush Health Chicago 2,000+ active patients and steady year-over-year growth CLIA-certified facility...

$170,000

$170,000

Scalable Home Care Service with Recurring Revenue Model

Chicago Heights, IL

This home care and maintenance service business caters to seniors and busy families by providing comprehensive, reliable home upkeep bundled into convenient subscription plans. The service portfolio...

$189,900

$189,900

Cash Flow: $148,793

Emerging B2B Mobile Based Service Franchise - Niche Repair Solutions

Schaumburg, IL

This established hard-surface repair business offers a specialized solution for minor damage on a wide range of surfaces, including countertops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances, and...

$150,000

$150,000

Sheet Metal Fabricator with Fortune 500 Customers

Elk Grove Village, IL

This is a premier, second-generation precision sheet metal fabricator with a proven history of serving high-demand industries. Their client roster, which includes multiple Fortune 500 companies in...

$725,000

$725,000

1 Flowers Bread Route - Southern Illinois

Illinois

Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $13,504 › Listing Ratio: 8:1 › Active Accounts: 22 › Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned operators,...

$113,000

$113,000

2 Bread Routes - Southwestern Illinois

Illinois

Perfect for an owner-operator, this bread route offers consistent income and the chance to grow a reliable business! › Active Accounts: 66 › Ratio 7:1 › Weekly Revenue: $27,137 › Slice into a thriving...

$200,000

$200,000

25+ Year Landscaping & Snow Removal Business w/ Loyal Clients

McHenry County, IL

This well-established lawncare and snow removal business has been serving a loyal residential client base in McHenry County for over 25 years. The company generates over $1 million in annual revenue...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $426,594

Profitable Pool and Spa store for sale

Freeport, IL

Fun and exciting retail business selling pools, hot tubs, and related chemicals and accessories. We have many great customers that are nice to deal with and rely on our business for repeat business....

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $148,000

Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base

Cook County, IL

Near West Chicago Suburbs - Longstanding fast food restaurant & profitable catering business. $1,000,000 plus in annual revenue. Full service catering business serving greater Chicagoland area....

$550,000

$550,000

Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning - Simple Labor & Lucrative

Peoria, IL

Thriving and Scalable, Dryer Vent Cleaning business covering the Peoria IL and surroundings. Low overhead & very high margins. The new owner, or someone the owner trusts, will be expected to run the...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $259,000

High-Growth Security Service Firm with $522K Annual Recurring Revenue

$400,000 - Cook County, IL

$400,000

Cook County, IL

40 Year Successful Landscaping Business with Commercial Contracts

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Illinois

From Vision to Legacy: A Four-Decade Landscaping Success Story In 1984, an entrepreneurial vision took root in the landscaping industry. What began as a single person's dream to transform outdoor...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long-time established coin laundry in Brighton Park with strong upside

Chicago, IL

Long-time established coin laundry in Brighton Park with strong upside potential. Features a 4,300 sq ft building, 57 washers, 45 dryers, and 8 parking spaces (plus additional street parking). Current...

$750,000

$750,000

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Experienced Environmental Drilling Firm Serving Consulting Clients

Kane County, IL

For decades, this environmental drilling firm has been a trusted partner to environmental consultants, delivering technical field services that support site assessments, remediation planning, and...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Cash Flow: $785,000

Established Vending Route in Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL

4 location, 5 machine vending route for sale. Locations are in Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook, Illinois. Current operator is servicing the route once a week with a total time commitment of 4 hours...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Project Slate - A Reputable Midwest Roofing Company

Illinois

Project Slate is a highly rated roofing company specializing in storm restoration, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Operating across the Midwest and Florida, the company has completed hundreds of...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Multi-Location B2C Service Suites Business and Commercial Real Estate

Arlington Heights, IL

This is, on the one hand, a real estate opportunity featuring several commercial properties located in several towns, all included. The real estate components are excellent assets located in...

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

Cash Flow: $638,644

Highly Profitable Home Improvement Company - Owner is Retiring

Naperville, IL

This is a 27-year established and highly profitable home improvement business. The sale price includes over $135,000 of inventory and equipment assets. Dedicated staff want to continue forward with...

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

Cash Flow: $329,600

Ultra High-Margin Snow Removal Business

Cook County, IL

This locally-renown and growing snow removal business is a specialized snow removal business based in Chicago, IL, serving both residential and commercial clients. Established in 2022, the business...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Top Agency for Compliant Cannabis Events

Cook County, IL

This trailblazing event production company was built to serve the rising demand for elevated, regulation-aware cannabis and hemp experiences. Established by an expert in hospitality and live events,...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Lucrative Consulting Practice

$55,000 - DuPage County, IL

$55,000

DuPage County, IL

Thomas McKeen

United Franchise Group

Profitable & Established Laundromat

Chicago, IL

Profitable Laundromat for Sale Established, cash-flowing business with loyal customers Located in a high-traffic area with strong neighborhood demand Large rear parking lot for customer convenience...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Est Staff Consultancy with Blue Chip Clientele #1967

Illinois

Financials above are 2025 TTM. 2024 Revenue: $2,636,016 2024 Cash Flow: $199,418 Founded in 1994, this well-established staffing & consultancy business provides back-office support to blue-chip and...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $442,422

Outdoor Services - Residential & Commercial Fence Installation

Cook County, IL

Fantastic opportunity to own a business in the $8.8 billion U.S. fencing market. This versatile company is a go-to provider of residential, commercial and industrial fence installation, replacement...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $334,225

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $334,225

New Listing! Laundromat And Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Round Lake, IL

WHITE OAK LAUNDRY AND BUILDING ASKING $595,000 INCLUDING BUILDING Yes, you heard it correctly, $595,000 buys this business and building. This is a 2,794 sq. ft. laundromat located on 8,782 sq. ft. of...

$595,000

$595,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vending Machines | Advanced, High-Tech & High-Return

Chicago, IL

Thriving – Semi-Passive – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business Covering the Greater Chicago area. Runs with minimal involvement, delivers high returns, and huge expansion potential. Each...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

High Profit Franchise Dryer Vent Cleaning & Repair

Lake County, IL

This established franchise specializes in dryer vent cleaning and installation, offering a prime opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs with no initial start-up costs. It is also home-based with...

$69,999

$69,999

Cash Flow: $34,483

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Springfield, IL

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site — 35± Acres in Springfield, Illinois Rare large-acreage site within the Springfield market that has historically served as a contractor and municipal dump...

$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mission Foods Tortilla Route

Peoria, IL

REDUCED. Hot Deal! This is a great route with huge opportunity to grow! It is located in the Peoria County area. The weekly sales are over $7,800 per week. This route is a money maker and your...

$112,000

$112,000

Incredible Mission Tortillas Route

East Peoria, IL

REDUCED. Hot Deal! This Mission Foods tortillias route is in the Tazewell County area. It is well established with great sales and limited expenses. This route averages $8,230 per week in sales. This...

$127,000

$127,000

27-Years Open and Operating- Home Services Franchise Resale

$2,150,000 - Springfield, IL

$2,150,000

Springfield, IL

Profitable Porta Potty Business Ready to Grow with New Owners

Lee County, IL

Thriving Portable Restroom (“porta-potty”) business operating for over 12 years in Northern Illinois for sale! The business provides portable restrooms and washstands for commercial and residential...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $76,302

Network Technology Staffing Company

Sugar Grove, IL

Technical IT staffing company with a variety of clients (direct and sub-contract) and an elite core group of IT consultants and contractors. Specializing in IT network connectivity - LAN/WAN, security...

$1,589,000

$1,589,000

Cash Flow: $332,000

Black Gold Dirt & Topsoil Business with Valuable River Bottom Acreage

Springfield, IL

Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey topsoil business with valuable river bottom acreage and all equipment included. This business supplies quality topsoil—pulverized and screened for...

$299,500

$299,500

EBITDA: $105,000

High Profit cell phone co

Chicago, IL

High profit 16 stores for sale . more than 3.6 million profit for year. Asking 7.2 million. Only qualified person to call at the broker for more information....

$7,200,000

$7,200,000

Cash Flow: $3,600,000

Corporate Catering business-381Kprofit-repeat clients Preferred Vndr

Melrose Park, IL

Multiple repeat corporate client events, re-ordering same venues, again & again. 70% corporate Events, 30% home catering Business-is a PREFERRED vendor, for many exclusive engagements, for many years,...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $380,763

Profitable/Well Established: Property Damage and Restoration Company

Chicago, IL

For sale this well-established, profitable “fully turnkey” business in a completely recession-proof industry. The asking price includes vehicles and operating equipment PLUS excellent and predictable...

$294,999

$294,999

Cash Flow: $135,000

Niche Asphalt Paving Company

Illinois

This well-established Chicagoland-based business has built a strong reputation in the asphalt paving industry, delivering high-quality work across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Its...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $440,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $440,000

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Chicago, IL

ALBANY PARK COIN LAUNDRY CHICAGO, IL Asking $175,000 or offer. This compact 2500 sf laundromat is in a dynamic North side area of Chicago. The owner is retiring after many years of operation. This is...

$175,000

$175,000

Laundromat - Outstanding Deal - Cheap Rent

Willowbrook, IL

Are you ready for the perfect starter laundromat? This is it. This average size laundromat has over 50 washers and dryers. There are many other pieces of equipment such as laundry carts, coin changer,...

$135,000

$135,000

Highly profitable independent market

$1,450,000 - Illinois

$1,450,000

Illinois

Profitable Home Healthcare Solutions

Chicago Heights, IL

This successful home healthcare business focuses on delivering compassionate and professional services that enhance the quality of life for its clients. Its range of offerings and dedication to...

$274,900

$274,900

Cash Flow: $382,605

Janitorial Business for Sale

Chicago, IL

Established Janitorial Business for Sale in Chicago This turnkey cleaning business represents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a profitable venture in Chicago's thriving...

$460,000

$460,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Coin Laundromat in SW Cook County Suburb

Cook County, IL

This coin-only laundromat is a solid, long-standing business built from the ground up by its current owner, who brings over 40 years of experience in the laundromat industry. Established 23 years ago,...

$310,000

$310,000

Cash Flow: $126,232

Cook County-Established Kitchen & Bath Renovation Franchise Buisness

Orland Park, IL

Step into an established, high-demand, exclusive territory FRANCHISE business specializing in full-service kitchen and bath remodeling, offering top-tier design, materials, and installation. Located...

$450,000

$450,000

Thriving Residential & Commercial Paint Services Business

Northbrook, IL

This professionally built painting service brings together reliability, creativity, and scalable growth. It’s been designed to run lean, with no need for a storefront or full-time administrative...

$369,000

$369,000

Cash Flow: $328,543

Lucrative Senior Services Related Business #967

Gorham, IL

Step into a Profitable, Purpose-Driven Business Opportunity Now is your chance to own a thriving senior services business with a proven track record of success and a meaningful mission. This...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $157,387

Chicago's Premier Short Term Rental Property Management Company

Chicago, IL

Chicago's Premier Short Term Rental Property Management Company Established in 2019, this premier short-term rental property management company has built a dominant position in Chicago's lucrative...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $2,000,000

Renovated Car Wash With $800,000 Invested For Sale

Will County, IL

HS Listing ID-66720 Positioned at one of the top 3 highest traffic intersections in the state with over 40,000 vehicles per day. The site was completely rebuilt and reopened in mid-2023 after being...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

EBITDA: $217,600

Established Sign Business – Skip the Franchise Startup

Illinois

This is a rare chance to acquire an established, cash-flowing business in the high-demand visual communications industry, positioned on a prime commercial corridor in the Chicago metro area. Why is...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $100,301

Chicago Illinois Wedding Caterer for Sale – Same Owner 25 Years

Chicago, IL

Chicago Illinois Caterer for Sale w/Freestanding Commissary – Same Owner 25 Years – $3.2M Sales – Profitable – SBA Friendly – Clean Books & Tax Returns Same Owner 25 Years. 2023 Gross Sales $3,236,000...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $200,013

Established Sign & Printing Business For Sale

Naperville, IL

Excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established franchise with repeat customers. This business specializes in providing essential branding and signage solutions for clients across...

$100,000

$100,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in Illinois

For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in Illinois, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of Illinois service businesses.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

119

Median Asking Price  

$462,125

Median Reported Revenue  

$600,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$200,106

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


Illinois Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.46

1.99

Median

0.80

2.69

Upper Quartile

1.18

3.64

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a service business in Illinois?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in Illinois is approximately $462,125.

How much do service business owners earn?

These businesses vary in sales volume, but Illinois service business owners report median annual sales of $600,000 and annual owner earnings of $200,106. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a service business?

Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses in Illinois range from 0.46 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.99 to 3.64, with the median at 2.69. These values indicate that a typical service business in Illinois may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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