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Restaurants & Food Businesses for sale in Illinois

Check out the Restaurants & Food Businesses available for sale in 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 Illinois

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Restaurants & Food

Principles only please! Pizza Parlor for sale. Established business for sale. Dine-in & take-out restaurant in good suburban location. Annual sales of $1,000,000/ year. Asking price $350,000 + inventory. Monthly Rent is $5,000. CASH BUYERS ONLY. For more information email ONLY please your FULL NAME ...

Pizza parlor for sale- SW suburbs

Will County, IL
Revenue
Private
Asking
$350K
Cash flow
Private
Restaurants & Food

Business for sale.? Located in South-West suburbs of Chicago.? Established and well operating business for sale.? Gross Annual sales (2024/25) : $540,000 Net Annual sales (2024/25): $530,000 Net Profit(2024/25): $100,000 Monthly Rent: $5,000/ month (current)- including taxes.? Asking Price for busin...

Cheesesteak Fast Food- business for sale - SW suburbs

Cook County, IL
Revenue
Private
Asking
$125K
Cash flow
Private
Restaurants & Food

Business for sale. 2 locations- both located in South-West suburbs of Chicago. Established and well operating business for sale. Location#1 Annual sales (2024) : $570,000 Net Profit(2024): $127,000 Monthly Rent: $4,790/ month Asking Price for business: $350,000+ inventory Location#2 Annual sales (20...

Cheesesteak Franchise - 2 locations- SW suburbs

Cook County, IL
Revenue
Private
Asking
$350K
Cash flow
Private
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & Food

An iconic dining establishment in Illinois offering a diverse menu of prime rib, seafood, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Features a full bar, gaming area, banquet facilities, and multiple dining spaces. Established for 81 years with various revenue streams including dining, gaming, banquets, and...

Illinois Dining Establishment with Bar, Gaming & Banquets

McHenry, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$1M
Cash flow
$264K
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & Food

This beautifully maintained Chinese restaurant has been proudly serving the community for over 35 years and is now looking for a new owner to continue its legacy. Located in an absolutely prime area, the restaurant enjoys outstanding reviews and a strong local following. The entire space was rebuilt...

Authentic Chinese Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location!

Kane County, IL
Revenue
$686K
Asking
$250K
Cash flow
$128K
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Restaurants & Food

This well-established, family-owned specialty grocery market has been serving its community in Cook County, Illinois for over 15 years. The business offers a full selection of fresh produce, premium meats, deli items, prepared foods, grocery staples, wine, craft beer, and specialty ethnic products t...

Full-Service Grocery Store – Cook County

Cook County, IL
Revenue
$4M
Asking
$935K
Cash flow
$261K
Restaurants & Food

If you have ever dreamed of owning and running a successful restaurant in the St Louis suburbs with the support of an established franchise and without the expense, risk and headaches of startup, this is a great opportunity for you. The sellers have invested nearly $900,000 to build this restaurant ...

EXTREME PRICE REDUCTION - Successful Franchise Restaurant

St. Clair County, IL
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$295K
Cash flow
$58K
Restaurants & Food

A long-standing family-owned deli and catering business with its real estate in a highly-trafficked suburban area of the Chicagoland market. Known for their delicious homemade meals, including soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more. Offering drop-off and full-service catering for various events...

Family-Owned Deli & Caterer with Real Estate in SW Chicago Suburb

Southwest Suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$1M
Cash flow
$197K
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & Food

Established juice bar and vegan cafe located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Operating for 13 years with $808,680 in annual revenue and a 64.7% gross margin — well above the food service industry average. The business offers cold-pressed juices, smoothies, multi-day cleanses, poke bowls, vegan ...

Established Juice Bar & Vegan Cafe - Northwest Chicago Suburbs

Cook County, IL
Revenue
$809K
Asking
$295K
Cash flow
$135K
Restaurants & Food

An esteemed Chicagoland restaurant known for its farm-to-table approach, offering elevated American cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. This dining destination, founded by nationally recognized culinary professionals, boasts a warm, upscale ambiance and a full-service bar, dining room, ou...

Highly-Acclaimed Restaurant with Farm-to-Table Concept

North Suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$3M
Asking
$300K
Cash flow
$163K
Restaurants & Food

This vibrant Mexican eatery and bar is redefining Latin American dining with innovative dishes that attract a loyal following. Located at a bustling intersection in Schaumburg, it enjoys a consistent influx of repeat customers and caters to numerous events, boosting its lunch service. The business o...

Thriving Mexican Restaurant and Bar with Diverse Revenue Streams

Schaumburg, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$400K
Cash flow
$132K
Restaurants & 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
Restaurants & Food

Experience vintage charm and modern culinary flair at this supper club-style restaurant offering creative American cuisine, inventive cocktails, and a cozy, romantic atmosphere. Established for over 8 years with no royalty fees. Ideal for hosting various events with private dining options available.

Distinctive High-Volume Restaurant in Western Suburb of Chicago

Western Suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$159K
Cash flow
$97K
Restaurants & Food

Situated on a prominent highway near the river in Grafton, IL, this eatery offers a delightful dining experience. With a straightforward yet tasty menu, it attracts a steady stream of customers who enjoy its vibrant ambiance. This represents an excellent chance for an interested buyer.

Charming BBQ Restaurant in Grafton

Grafton, Illinois
Revenue
$337K
Asking
$450K
Cash flow
$79K
Buying guide

How to buy restaurants & food businesses in 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.