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Service Businesses For Sale in Illinois

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35+ Year Old Promotional Products and Wearables business

Gurnee, IL

Business Description Home or Office Based Business Opportunity Established local promotional products/ logo'd apparel business for sale. Enjoyable business with numerous long-time customers. We have...

$205,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

$205,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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Auto Body Repair Shop

DuPage County, IL

This is a well-established auto body and collision repair shop that has operated from the same location in the Western Chicago suburbs for more than two decades. The facility is fully equipped for...

$175,000

Cash Flow: $117,606

$175,000

Cash Flow: $117,606

Premium Coworking Location For Sale

Cook County, IL

The business is very well established and has built a strong reputation, resulting in a high level of repeat business year after year. Many previous clients continue to return for additional services...

$194,500

EBITDA: $28,000

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$194,500

EBITDA: $28,000

Promotional Products & Branded Apparel Business

Cook County, IL

This is an opportunity to step into a full-service branded merchandise and marketing business in Cook County at a compelling entry price — with seller financing available and exceptionally low monthly...

$110,000

$110,000

Well-Established Painting Business, $1M+ Revenue (Unbroker Exclusive)

Kendall County, IL

Unbroker FairVal™: $383,305 Established Since 2010 $2,000 Inventory Included Approx. 700 SF Office Space Low Rent of $740/Month Recognized National Franchise Brand Repeat Customer Base Turnkey...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $217,704

$350,000

Cash Flow: $217,704

Lucrative Lawn Care/Landscaping

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Livingston County, IL

Established Lawn Care & Landscaping Business - Central Illinois This exceptional landscaping and yard services business has been successfully operating in Central Illinois since 2003, establishing...

$950,000

$950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Opportunity to purchase a very profitable asphalt maintenance co.

Cook County, IL

Great opportunity to purchase a very profitable well managed Asphalt Maintenance company. The company is located near the Cook County Area and within the Chicagoland area. For over 20 years this...

$12,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,050,000

$12,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,050,000

Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Niche Asphalt Paving Company

Illinois

This long-established suburban Chicago-based business has built a strong reputation in the asphalt paving industry, delivering high-quality work across residential, commercial, and industrial...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $453,777

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Cash Flow: $453,777

Proven Boudoir Photography Studio with Team-Led, Scalable Model

Cook County, IL

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, staff-operated portrait photography business located in the Winnetka, IL area. The studio caters to a premium clientele seeking an elevated,...

$600,000

Cash Flow: $305,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $305,000

DRYmedic Restoration Services
Franchise

Available in Illinois

DRYmedic Restoration has been a trusted leader in the restoration industry since 1992, delivering high quality water, fire, and mold remediation services to homes and businesses across the country. With multiple revenue streams and a reputation for compassionate, reliable service, DRYmedic equips franchise owners with the tools and resources needed to succeed in a recession resistant, in demand industry.

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $505,438

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $505,438

Buy a 26 year/$27M+ book of business
Asset Sale

Glen Ellyn, IL

Handyman Connection in the Wheaton, IL area represents a fantastic opportunity to revitalize a franchise with a strong historical presence in the community. Having operated successfully from 1999...

$71,000

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$71,000

Background Check Business | SBA Pre-Qualified
Asset Sale

Chicago Heights, IL

This company is set up to handle all services needed across the country for Background Checks and Pre-Employment screening. This opportunity provides you the ability to get into this industry while...

$65,000

$65,000

40 year old Landscaping Service Business in Northwest Chicago Suburbs
Asset Sale

Lake County, IL

40 year old Landscaping Service Business in Northwest Chicago Suburbs providing spring cleaning and fall cleaning services. Over 35 repeat customers for mowing grass and We have many years of...

$100,000

$100,000

Employment Background Checks Business | SBA Pre-Qualified
Asset Sale

Chicago, IL

The employment background check industry is very difficult to get started in. This business has removed all of the barriers of entry into the market and has advantages that are typically only...

$65,000

$65,000

45-Yr Established Drainage Infrastructure Platform - 1005
Start Up

After 45 years of operating in Chicago and building a corporate location approaching $4M in annual revenue, Tommy Pollina is expanding its proven drainage infrastructure platform into new markets. The...

$125,000

$125,000

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Capstone M&A

Serving St. Clair County, IL

Capstone M&A was established to effectively streamline the confidential business sale process. Our 65-years of collective experience has provided the vantage point of best practices. As the result, we’ve adopted sophisticated solutions for complicated issues, ones that are frequently encountered throughout the transition of ownership phase.  Historically, intermediaries are accustomed to making their clients available to an existing market, whereas Capstone M&A thrives to create the market for every client. This left-of-center vibrato is executed only by the hand of intentionality and precision.    With the assistance of our experienced advisors, extensive proactive marketing efforts, and our proprietary exit readiness process, our objective can be measured in the results we provide.

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Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

2023 Affiliate-Owned Unit Performance* • $868,659 Gross Revenue • $235,276 EBITDA • 27% EBITDA Margin Laundry services provide an essential service with recurring customer demand, and this modern...

$575,000

$575,000

Aircraft Detailing & Cleaning - Average Gross $1.8MM w/ $386k Return
Start Up

*Average $386,833 total Income after disclosed expenses - $2,987.50 Average Ticket. LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS WITH LITTLE COMPETITION? Aircraft Detailing is a niche mobile concept that focuses on...

$56,000

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$56,000

High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
Start Up

A Smarter Way to Own a Pool Installation Business Own a high-margin pool installation business in a fast-growing market, with strong margin opportunity, protected territory, and a streamlined,...

$100,000

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$100,000

Tech-Stack Enabled Property Manager

Cook County, IL

Turnkey, tech-enabled short- and mid-term rental brand specializing in student housing near the University of Chicago. Portfolio of newly renovated, furnished apartments serving students, faculty, and...

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$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

25-Year Home Inspection Business with Strong Reputation

Palatine, IL

People call on this business when they’re making one of life’s biggest decisions: buying a home. Today, it carries a 4.9-star Google rating across 386 reviews, longstanding relationships with local...

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$210,000

$210,000

ATC Healthcare Services
Franchise

Available in Illinois

If you’ve got business savvy and a passion for helping others, ATC Healthcare Services offers a healthcare staffing agency to take your entrepreneurial spirit to new heights!

$200,000

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,218,588

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Edwardsville, IL — $110,000

Edwardsville, IL

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Edwardsville, IL — $110,000 Enter IL-49562 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-edwardsville-il-il-49562/...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $102,782

Express Employment Professionals in Northbrook, IL

Northbrook, IL

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is an opportunity to buy an established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Northbrook, Illinois—one of the more affluent and...

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$70,000

$70,000

GREAT PRICE Mission Tortilla Route for Sale Niles - Seller Financing

Cook County, IL

High Income Route - 40 Hours A Week Mission Foods Route for Sale | Niles, IL — $90,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $90,000. The territory services portions of Niles,...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $146,250

B2B Signs and Large Format Print Franchise – Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL

MOTIVATED SELLER! This established B2B signs and large format printing franchise represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the Champaign, IL market. The business has a long time presence...

$536,700

$536,700

Cash Flow: $168,000

Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up

Lincoln Park, IL

Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $148,500

Established Custom Promotional Product Supplier w/National Clients

Will County, IL

Established Custom Promotional Product Supplier w/National Clients For over 40 years, this Greater Chicago based custom promotional products company has specialized in designing, sourcing, and...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $627,637

Semi Absent Owner - 2 Ops Mgr - Moving & Junk Removal Franchise

Cook County, IL

High Demand, SBA Preapproved Moving & Junk Removal Franchise $800K Revenue, Fully Staffed, Semi?Absentee, and Positioned for Immediate Growth Serious buyers look for businesses with strong revenue,...

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$499,000

$499,000

Nonmedical Home Care Company With Recurring Client Revenue

Springfield, IL

Families seeking dependable nonmedical assistance typically begin with an assessment of the client’s daily needs. From there, this company coordinates personalized care schedules that may include...

$149,900

$149,900

Cash Flow: $142,600

Recurring Pet Waste Service Route With Local Customers

Orland Park, IL

Recurring service routes are the center of this residential pet-service company. Customers schedule routine pet-waste removal and related outdoor services, creating repeat visits without requiring a...

$162,400

$162,400

Cash Flow: $76,800

Pool & Spa Construction, Renovation, Services, Supplies

Rock Island County, IL

Imagine stepping into a thriving pool and spa business that's been the local choice for over three decades. You'll inherit an award-winning company with stellar reviews and a loyal customer base that...

$390,000

$390,000

Rubbish Works
Franchise

Available in Illinois

A "green" franchise that makes green! Four weeks of training to help you succeed! Two employees to start.

$50,000

$50,000

Power Washing and Snow Removal Business

Chicago, IL

For over 45 years this Chicago area business has thrived by serving clients with year-round services that include power washing, gutter maintenance, snow removal, and more. This is an opportunity to...

$270,000

$270,000

Cash Flow: $97,177

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar w/ Loyal Following – RE Included / $865K Rev

Clinton County, IL

Confidential acquisition opportunity: cash-flowing restaurant and full-service bar with real estate ownership. Strong sales performance of approximately $865,000 annually and 35,000+ transactions,...

$750,000

$750,000

Established Staffing Business $221K Cash Flow, Built for an Operator

Savoy, IL

This established staffing business is built on strong relationships and repeat clients. With nearly $600K in gross profit and $221K in cash flow on $4.1M+ in billings, it’s a great fit for someone...

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$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $221,378

Express Employment Professionals in Carbondale, IL

Carbondale, IL

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here’s your chance to purchase a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing business serving Carbondale and the greater Southern...

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$75,000

$75,000

Established Pest Control Franchise – High-Growth Territory for Sale

DuPage County, IL

Established Pest Control Franchise – High-Growth Territory for Sale This profitable pest control franchise in DuPage County, IL presents an exceptional opportunity for growth-minded entrepreneurs....

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$205,000

$205,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

U.S. Lawns
Franchise

Available in Illinois

U.S. Lawns is the #1 ranked franchise company in the commercial landscape management industry with more than 225 territories operating today. As you begin a career or life transition, choose an established brand with a proven system and proven success, as well as world-class support in a $120B commercial landscaping industry. It's time to build your turf, on your terms and for under a $100k investment. Own your own US Lawns franchise today and get your own business open in 60 days or less.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,500,018

Solar Energy Developer with Recurring Revenue

Lake County, IL

Diversified Solar Energy Development Company - Strategic Acquisition Opportunity This business is a great opportunity with 10 years of market experience and strong local reputation, has primarily...

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$344,400

$344,400

Cash Flow: $156,548

Mosquito Shield Sub-Territory for Sale

Cook County, IL

A prime, established residential territory covering the corridor from just east of O'Hare Airport to the Lake Michigan shoreline, spanning the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, north of Evanston —...

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$89,900

$89,900

MasterDeveloper Resale Chicago/for a Laundromat Franchisor

Chicago, IL

The ideal candidate for the role of Area Developer is immersed in there community, has business development experience and sales expertise in addition to business acumen. The Area Developer will...

$350,000

$350,000

Specialty Garment Business

Naperville, IL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, highly profitable specialty garment business based in Naperville, Illinois. Operating successfully for 39 years, the company has demonstrated...

$950,000

$950,000

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Springfield, IL — $165,000

Springfield, IL

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Springfield, IL — $165,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $165,000. The territory services portions of Springfield IL, Lincoln IL and...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $122,304

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Mission Foods Route for Sale | Springfield, IL — $145,000

Springfield, IL

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Springfield, IL — $145,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $145,000. The territory services portions of Springfield IL, Lincoln IL and...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $108,358

Express Employment Professionals in Chicago, IL (West Loop)

Chicago, IL

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-positioned Express Employment Professionals staffing office serving Chicago's dynamic West Loop and surrounding market, one...

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$70,000

$70,000

Premier Midwest Home Staging Company 16-Year Market Leader

Illinois

Business Highlights: * 16-year established, market-leading home staging company * Approximately $1.46 million in annual revenue * SDE/EBITDA of approximately $251,000 * Experienced team and proven...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $251,640

1x Multiple of $278K SDE: 50% Seller Finance- Trades Flooring Business

Glen Ellyn, IL

Welcome to my listing! Here’s my promise to you: within 20 minutes of your inquiry, an NDA will be in your inbox (please check spam or promotions). Sign it, and you’ll get access to our buyer portal,...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $278,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Diamond, IL

Diamond, IL

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Diamond, Illinois region for $49,900. Currently generating $187,616 in yearly sales and nets $29,201. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$49,900

$49,900

EBITDA: $29,201

PuroClean
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $953,564

Profitable Print, Marketing & Mail Business – Affluent Chicago Suburb

Cook County, IL

Well-established, profitable printing, marketing, and direct-mail business operating in an affluent suburban Chicago market — at the same location for 25+ years, with a loyal base of repeat customers...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $105,000

32-Unit Multifamily Portfolio — 7.8% Cap, 90.6% Occupied, 6 Parcels

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Effingham, IL

Welcome to my listing! Here’s my promise to you: within 20 minutes of your inquiry, an NDA will be in your inbox (please check spam or promotions). Sign it, and you’ll get access to our buyer portal,...

$974,000

$974,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

3-Location Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning Portfolio – Real Estate Incl

Chicago, IL

Rare opportunity to acquire an established three-location laundry and dry-cleaning portfolio together with three commercial properties on Chicago’s Northwest Side. This is a complete package sale—not...

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

92-Year Glass Services Platform | $2.8M Revenue | Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Peoria County, IL

Acquire one of Central Illinois' longest-established and most respected glass service companies, operating continuously for more than 90 years. This diversified business generates nearly $2.8 million...

$1,435,000

$1,435,000

Cash Flow: $294,715

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Snyder's-Lance Chip Route, Dekalb, IL

Dekalb, IL

Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Dekalb, Illinois area for $132,220. Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $13,222 down! Currently generating an estimated $533,416...

$132,220

$132,220

EBITDA: $70,007

Bar-B-Clean
Franchise

Available in Illinois

Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $111,119

Buy or Sell a Service Business in Illinois
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed112
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$692,075
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$153,274
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$185,600$350,000$762,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$323,880$82,925
Median$692,075$153,274
Upper Quartile$1,507,500$269,824

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.321.61
Median0.662.84
Upper Quartile1.254.46

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in Illinois?

The median asking price for an established Service Business in Illinois is $350,000, though prices range from under $185,600 to well over $762,500.

How much do Service Businesses owners in Illinois earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in Illinois is $692,075 and owners earn a median of $153,274, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Service Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.32 to 1.25, with a median of 0.66. Earning multiples range from 1.61 to 4.46, with the median at 2.84. This means the typical Service Business in Illinois may ask for around 0.66 times its annual revenue, and 2.84 times its annual owner earnings.

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