Businesses for Sale in Chicago

   

 


Key Transaction Metrics by Metro Area

Metro Area Average Asking Price (AP) AP to Revenue AP to Cash Flow
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet IL-IN-WI $359,000 0.8 3.1
St. Louis MO-IL $363,000 1.0 3.9

Buying and Running a Business in Chicago

Pictured: skyline of Chicago

Reach: 20,100,000

Chicago, Illinois, is among the best cities with a vibrant startup scene. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in venture capital, business freedom and healthcare.

Chicago is one of the top ten city matches for 5.5% of small business equity investors.

Business Environment – City Scores

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Teleport (teleport.org)

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Presented above are the most recent business-for-sale ads on . There are 5 businesses (33% of listings) where owner financing is available. Owners are retiring at 4 companies (27% of listings).

ExitAdviser (this website) is an online For-Sale-by-Owner platform aimed at sole owners selling their companies in Chicago.