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Restaurants & Food Businesses for sale in Chicago, Illinois

Check out the Restaurants & Food Businesses available for sale in Chicago, Illinois and become a business owner today! We don't just make the buyer-seller match but also help you successfully close the deal step-by-step.

Newest restaurants & food businesses for sale in Chicago, Illinois

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Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant BusinessRestaurants & Food

This is a long-standing, full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant located in a high-traffic South Chicagoland corridor. The business is known for its welcoming atmosphere, consistent operations, and strong customer loyalty built over many years. Annual sales exceed $1.3 million and are supported ...

Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Business

Cook County, IL
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$550K
Cash flow
$115K
Profitable, Popular, and Turnkey Sushi RestaurantRestaurants & Food

This opportunity is a well-established and highly rated sushi restaurant in a prime Chicago location. It consistently draws crowds, generates strong word of mouth, and has built a loyal customer base that keeps coming back. The concept sells itself with incredibly fresh fish, bold signature rolls, a...

Profitable, Popular, and Turnkey Sushi Restaurant

Cook County, IL
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$375K
Cash flow
$127K
High-Performing Crave Cookie Franchise in Prime Chicago LocationRestaurants & Food

This established gourmet cookie franchise presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey location within one of the nation's fastest-growing dessert brands. Opened in 2024, the business has quickly established itself as a high-performing operation, benefiting from strong brand recognition, an attr...

High-Performing Crave Cookie Franchise in Prime Chicago Location

Cook County, IL
Revenue
$983K
Asking
$450K
Cash flow
$142K
Established Bagel Café & Deli – Prime Lakeview LocationRestaurants & Food

Its prime proximity to Wrigley Field brings a powerful boost in visibility and traffic, especially on game days when thousands of fans fill the neighborhood, increasing foot traffic and driving higher sales. Whether it’s the morning rush, afternoon ballpark crowds, or weekend visitors, the location ...

Established Bagel Café & Deli – Prime Lakeview Location

Chicago, Cook County, IL
Revenue
$630K
Asking
$375K
Cash flow
$204K
Semi Passive Profitable Pizza ShopRestaurants & Food

A well-established neighborhood dining concept offering classic Italian cuisine and traditional New York–style pizza. Known for its approachable menu and casual atmosphere, the restaurant serves a broad customer base with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. The space is fully equipped with comme...

Semi Passive Profitable Pizza Shop

Chicago, Cook County, IL
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$150K
Cash flow
$130K
Established Italian Dining Gem in McHenry CountyRestaurants & Food

An exceptional chance to own an acclaimed Italian restaurant with over two decades of success. Nestled in the charming downtown of a prosperous far northwest suburb of Chicago, this restaurant boasts a solid reputation, impressive sales, a well-established catering service, a full bar, video gaming,...

Established Italian Dining Gem in McHenry County

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$2M
Asking
$750K
Cash flow
$267K
Premier Destination Dining & Entertainment Venue with PropertyRestaurants & Food

An exceptional opportunity to own a premier dining and entertainment venue in Chicagoland, boasting $7.67M in gross sales. The property includes a large building with various interconnected concepts, a full-service restaurant, a live music venue, private event spaces, and ample parking. Offered at $...

Premier Destination Dining & Entertainment Venue with Property

Chicago Metro Area, Illinois
Revenue
$8M
Asking
$9M
Cash flow
$2M
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Beloved Neighborhood Pizza Place with Efficient OperationsRestaurants & Food

This pizza place offers a variety of Chicago-style pizzas, appetizers, wings, salads, and more, focusing on carryout, delivery, and local business. Located in a dense, affluent area with 2025 sales up 22.7% over 2024, this spot has been a neighborhood favorite for over 21 years.

Beloved Neighborhood Pizza Place with Efficient Operations

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$793K
Asking
$450K
Cash flow
$159K
Eclectic Menu Restaurant & Café with Retro CharmRestaurants & Food

An eclectic menu featuring vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat-friendly dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, complemented by shakes, desserts, cocktails, and beers. Boasting a retro interior with vintage pieces and a dog-friendly patio. Well-established for over 29 years in Chicago,...

Eclectic Menu Restaurant & Café with Retro Charm

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$2M
Asking
$299K
Cash flow
$104K
Tanoshii Sushi - Established Japanese Restaurant in Chicago's AndersonvilleRestaurants & Food

Tanoshii Andersonville is a well-established Japanese and sushi restaurant located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Operating since 2004, this restaurant offers a diverse menu of traditional sushi, sashimi, signature rolls, and chef-driven Japanese cuisine. With a strong reputation, loyal cu...

Tanoshii Sushi - Established Japanese Restaurant in Chicago's Andersonville

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$879K
Asking
$199K
Cash flow
$138K
Restaurant Opportunity in Far Northwest Suburb of ChicagoRestaurants & Food

This turnkey 2,941 sqft restaurant with a bar and gaming area presents a prime opportunity for experienced owners, restaurateurs, or franchisees looking to expand. The recently renovated space offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen, a full bar with video gaming, and the flexibility to operate as...

Restaurant Opportunity in Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
$75K
Cash flow
Private
Turnkey Chicago-Style Pizzeria for SaleRestaurants & Food

This established pizzeria specializes in Chicago-style thin, stuffed, and pan pizzas, along with a variety of other offerings including pizza puffs, wings, salads, and desserts. The operation is straightforward, featuring counter service with options for dine-in, carryout, pickup, delivery, and cate...

Turnkey Chicago-Style Pizzeria for Sale

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
Private
Cash flow
Private
Well-Established Cafe & Restaurant with Gaming LoungeRestaurants & Food

Well-established cafe and restaurant with full bar and licensed gaming lounge in a highly-desirable western suburb of Chicago. This multi-faceted business generated over $1 million in revenue in 2025, offering dine-in, carryout, delivery, and catering services. The facility features a commercial kit...

Well-Established Cafe & Restaurant with Gaming Lounge

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$199K
Cash flow
Private
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar Opportunity in Affluent Chicago SuburbRestaurants & Food

This is a remarkable chance to skip the lengthy process of establishing a new restaurant! Located in a prosperous far northwest suburb of Chicago, this 3,432 sq. ft. second-generation restaurant and bar features a modern, extensively upgraded interior, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, a complete...

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar Opportunity in Affluent Chicago Suburb

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
$175K
Cash flow
Private
Established Breakfast & Lunch Spot in ChicagoRestaurants & Food

This is a unique chance to own a cherished breakfast and lunch restaurant in a bustling area of Chicago, boasting annual sales of $1.2 million. Operating since 1968, this well-loved establishment enjoys a strong reputation, a loyal customer base, and a fully equipped kitchen with a recently refreshe...

Established Breakfast & Lunch Spot in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$225K
Cash flow
Private
Established Family-Owned Pizzeria & Ristorante for SaleRestaurants & Food

This is a unique chance to acquire a well-designed and operational restaurant at a fraction of its initial cost. Specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, the menu also features a variety of appetizers, salads, calzones, paninis, fresh pasta, seafood dishes, and desserts, including options for k...

Established Family-Owned Pizzeria & Ristorante for Sale

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
Private
Cash flow
Private
Established Japanese Restaurant with Property in ChicagoRestaurants & Food

This beloved establishment serves authentic Japanese cuisine, offering a delightful mix of traditional dishes such as maki, sashimi, and sushi, complemented by a selection of sake, Japanese beers, and unique margaritas. The restaurant features a warm Japanese atmosphere with private Ryokan-style roo...

Established Japanese Restaurant with Property in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
Private
Cash flow
Private
Established Tavern and Liquor Store with Apartment for SaleRestaurants & Food

This is a rare chance to own a well-known local establishment and a profitable mixed-use property in a Chicago neighborhood. The listing features two connected commercial buildings functioning as a sports bar and liquor store, with an apartment overhead, generating income from bar sales, liquor reta...

Established Tavern and Liquor Store with Apartment for Sale

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
Private
Cash flow
Private
Leading Sub Franchise on Chicago's Southwest Side with Affordable RentRestaurants & Food

This franchise stands as a top contender in the quick service restaurant sector, specializing in nutritious and flavorful sandwiches and salads made fresh with quality ingredients. The brand continually innovates to boost revenue, offering a fresh fit breakfast and kids menu, expanded options for to...

Leading Sub Franchise on Chicago's Southwest Side with Affordable Rent

Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
Private
Asking
Private
Cash flow
Private
Buying guide

How to buy restaurants & food businesses in Chicago, Illinois

Every listing here links to its own page with the details the seller shares publicly. These are the steps most buyers follow from first look to closing.

  1. 01Set your criteriaDecide on industry, price range and how involved you want to be day to day.
  2. 02Read the financialsCompare revenue, cash flow and asking price. Private figures open up after you sign up.
  3. 03Inquire with the sellerAsk about customers, staff, leases and why they are selling.
  4. 04Diligence and closeVerify the numbers, line up financing and work through the purchase agreement.