Businesses for Sale in Springfield, Illinois

Education & Children

Turn-key, fully accredited school business for sale offering cosmetology, barber, esthiology, nail technology and teacher training. School participates in Title IV Federal student aid and grosses $1.6M. NACCAS Accreditation renews in 2028. Free-standing 2004 school building plus separate on-campus, climate-controlled storage facility are included in the sale. Owner is now ready to retire. Campus is ideally situated among shopping and restaurants with easy access to highways. Asking price on business is $700,000 & can finance up to 50%. No financing on $1.7M real estate. Data Room available with signed NDA.

Service Businesses

Become part of a top franchise with 34 years of experience in residential and commercial painting as it looks to expand into Springfield, MA. This business opportunity offers motivated entrepreneurs the chance to create their own protected territories within a successful franchise network. Franchisees can choose between subcontracted or employee crews, benefiting from high profit margins and low startup costs. The average annual revenue per location reaches $2.1 million, with some franchisees earning up to $5 million. The franchise fee is $65,000 (or $52,000 for veterans), with a minimum investment of $171,000. This business model provides extensive support and multiple revenue streams.

Service Businesses

Join the leading franchise in residential and commercial painting with over 34 years of experience, now expanding into Springfield, MO. This opportunity allows motivated individuals to establish their own territory within a successful network of franchise owners. With a high-profit margin service that homeowners require every few years, you can choose between subcontracted or employee crews. Nearly 500 active locations across 45 states average $2.1 million in annual gross revenues, with top franchises earning up to $5 million. Benefits include low overhead, minimal inventory costs, no storefront needed, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support. The franchise fee is $65,000, with a total investment starting at $171,000.

Energy

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in downtown Springfield, Illinois, this well-established renewable energy company provides end-to-end solutions including consultation, site assessments, system design, project management, product procurement, and ongoing energy management. The business serves a balanced and diverse customer base, with approximately 50% residential clients, 25% small businesses, and 25% agricultural producers, along with experience serving non-profits and municipal organizations. They have experience 3 years of growth to the cash flow and maintains a strong 37% profit margin. Operating from a leased office suite with three private offices, the company is supported by a full- time project coordinator and a part-time diagnostic technician. The current owner is actively involved in daily operations, overseeing sales, administration, and strategic direction, and is now preparing for retirement. To ensure a smooth transition, the seller is willing to remain involved for 1 year post-close and has offered to stay on as a consulting role thereafter. Additionally, the seller is offering to carry 15% of the purchase price, demonstrating strong confidence in the company’s future. With a purchase price of $1,250,000 and a low multiple of 2, this business is poised and ready for a new owner to step in and continue the operations. Significant growth opportunities exist through geographic expansion, adding installation crews, and bringing on dedicated outside sales talent. Business Information - Clients: Small businesses (25%), Residential (50%), and Agricultural producers (25%). Has also worked with non- profits and municipal clients. Solutions include Solar photovoltaics, solar pool heating, wind and LED lighting technologies - Services: Solar installation & Consultation, Site Assessment, System design, project management with product procurement and energy management. - Location: Springfield IL with service throughout a 60-mile radius - Year Established: 2008 - Personnel: Full time project coordinator and a part time diagnostic technician. All labor is subcontracted out to regular, recurring crews - Lease: Office suite with 3 open offices in the heart of downtown - Owner Role: Seller is active in the operations providing general oversight, high-level sales, and administrative functions - Seller Training Period: 1 year plus will continue as a consultant as needed - Growth Opportunities: Geographical expansion, onboard additional installation crews, and bring on an outside sales associate - Equipment: $5,000 Very low CapEx - Reason for Selling: Desires to go into politics or lobbying to help support the growth of renewable energy

Building & Construction

A well-established renewable energy company in Springfield, IL, founded in 2008, provides end-to-end solutions to residential, small business, agricultural, non-profit, and municipal clients, with a high profit margin and a seller willing to assist in transition for 1 year post-close.

Retail

A stunning 8000 sq. ft. grocery store in the south of Springfield, IL, operating with short hours yet yielding over $1,400,000 in annual sales. The store offers a variety of products including meat, frozen goods, produce, alcohol, snacks, and a hot deli. With 14 dedicated employees, this opportunity is not to be missed. Reachable by car from Springfield, Illinois.