Contact Broker
Wheaton, Illinois
Affiliated Broker
Ray Ives
About the Company
Helping Entrepreneurs for 45+ Years. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 and it quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. Transworld has more than 250 locations around the world and has helped more than 15,000 business owners sell their businesses. We are the leading business broker and we want to ensure your experience is one that is met with professionalism, client satisfaction and the highest level of expertise.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Transworld Business Brokers is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists.
Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Services Provided
Business Sales, Business Purchases, Franchise Sales and Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $263,484
Cook Co., IL Highly Profitable Smoke & Vape Retailer | $263K SDE Profitable with Clean Financials
Established in 2022, this highly profitable smoke and vape retailer has developed a loyal customer base and strong local presence in the southwest Chicago suburbs. The business operates from a highly visible retail location along a busy commercial corridor and has built a strong reputation for its product selection, customer service, and convenient shopping experience.The business generated $744,729 in revenue and $263,484 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings in 2025, representing an SDE margin of 35%. SDE has averaged $251,000 over the past three years. The business benefits from a lean operating structure with rent of $2,689 per month from a 1,500-square-foot retail location. The current Less
Cash Flow: $217,367
Cook Co., IL Independent Optical Retail & Practice - High Margin & Upside Independent Optical Retail & Practice - High Margin & Upside Financing available
Opportunity to acquire a well-established, independent optical retail and optometry practice with over 20 years of operating history and a loyal, insurance-driven patient base in a desirable Chicago-area suburb. The business combines premium eyewear retail, on-site optometry services, and an in-house finishing lab, creating a full-service vision care operation with strong margins and repeat clientele.The practice generates approximately $515k+ in annual revenue and produces adjusted Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) averaging ~$214K, representing 40%+ margins. Revenue is well diversified between private-pay and major vision insurance Less
Cash Flow: $742,283
McHenry Co., IL
View Details Multi-Location Counseling Practice | 30+ Years of Trusted Care
This established counseling practice has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality behavioral health services throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Supported by an experienced team of licensed clinicians and administrative professionals, the practice provides comprehensive counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families while maintaining a long history of exceptional patient care and strong community relationships.The practice benefits from a diversified patient acquisition strategy that includes physician referrals, community partnerships, employee assistance programs, digital marketing, and a loyal base of returning clients. Participation with major commercial insurance carriers provides accessibility for patients while supporting a stable and recurring revenue base.The business has invested in the people, systems, and operational infrastructure necessary to support continued expansion. Less
Cash Flow: $14,636,765
Illinois
View Details Refrigerated Transportation Platform | Strategic Opportunity
Established refrigerated transportation platform serving food producers, agricultural shippers, and national third-party logistics providers across the United States. The Company has built a scalable operating platform through disciplined investment in fleet capacity, operational infrastructure, technology, and personnel, supporting significant growth while maintaining a strong foundation for continued expansion.Over the past several years, the Company has substantially increased both revenue and operating scale through strategic fleet expansion and continued investment in its business. Trailing twelve-month performance reflects $74.5 million in revenue and $15 million in EBITDA, positioning the Company as an attractive platform within the temperature-controlled transportation industry. Management continues to see opportunities to expand market share, deepen existing customer relationships, and support additional growth as Less
Cook Co., IL
View Details Craft Spirit Brand for Sale - Premium Trademarked Product
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed and trademarked craft spirit brand positioned for expansion. This business offers a premium-quality spirit produced through an established contract-distilling relationship with a reputable U.S. craft distillery. The product is already bottled, market-ready, and supported by strong branding and packaging that stands out in the specialty spirits category.The brand currently operates with a nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping capability and has made initial placements through specialty retailers and their distilling partner. These early channels confirm consumer interest and demonstrate the brand’s ability to scale into broader regional and national distribution networks. The brand is currently pre-scale with early-stage revenue reflective of soft launch distribution.The current owner has developed the brand Less
Cash Flow: $236,607
DuPage Co., IL
View Details Long-standing Automotive Repair Business, 30+ Year History
Established independent automotive repair and maintenance business serving the western suburbs of Chicago for over 30 years. The company has built a strong reputation for honest service, technical expertise, and consistent customer care, resulting in a large base of loyal repeat customers and steady year-round demand.The business operates as a full-service repair facility providing diagnostics, mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, tire services, and electrical work for a broad range of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Operations are supported by an experienced team of technicians, service personnel, and shop-level management, allowing the owner to maintain a primarily oversight and administrative role rather than performing day-to-day repair work.The company operates from a fully equipped four-bay facility with modern diagnostic equipment, and a Less
Cook Co., IL
View Details Turnkey Boutique Hair Salon with Custom Build-Out
This is a fully built-out, modern boutique hair salon located in a high-traffic northwest suburban retail corridor. The opportunity is structured as an asset sale and provides a turnkey setup for a stylist or salon operator looking to step into a professionally designed space without the cost, time, and disruption of a new build-out.The salon occupies approximately 949 square feet and features two styling stations, two shampoo stations with wash bowls, a front desk check-in area, retail display shelving, a waiting lounge with seating and television, and a coffee and beverage station. The layout is open, efficient, and designed to deliver a strong client experience from entry to checkout.A dedicated content creation and training corner is already outfitted for video recording and education, offering flexibility for marketing, social media, or instructional use. The rear of the space includes a large storage room, washer and Less
Cash Flow: $229,304
Kane Co., IL
View Details Custom Plastics Manufacturer - 50+Year History
Established custom plastics extrusion manufacturer with over 50 years of operating history serving a stable base of industrial customers. The business specializes in manufacturing engineered, application-specific plastic components that are embedded into customer products and processes, resulting in recurring revenue and long-standing relationships that in many cases span decades.The company operates with 22 employees and is not owner dependent. Day-to-day operations are managed by a long-tenured general manager and experienced team, with the owner having limited involvement. The general manager is willing to remain for a transition period of 12 - 24 months to ensure continuity.Revenue is driven by repeat production programs supported by customer-specific tooling, which creates switching costs and supports revenue durability. The company maintains a debt free balance sheet and strong cash flow. Operations are conducted from a Less
Cash Flow: $7,547,948
Cook Co., IL
View Details Upscale Dealer: Jewelry, Coins, Precious Metals, and Collectibles
Opportunity to acquire an established multi-location dealer of jewelry, coins, currency, precious metals, and collectibles with nearly two decades of success. What began as a single-location gold buyer has evolved into a multi-location enterprise with a growing & upscale retail store footprint. The business has tripled its revenue since 2021 and continues to build momentum through strategic investments in technology, talent, and operations. With an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and certifications from leading industry authorities, the business has earned a reputation for integrity, expertise, and exceptional service.The company generates revenue through wholesale bullion trading, retail sales of coins, jewelry, and collectibles, estate appraisals and liquidations, and eCommerce. Wholesale has become the largest and fastest-growing segment, while retail stores continue to provide stable and consistent performance. Online Less
Cash Flow: $162,071
Cook Co., IL
View Details Established Primary & Immediate Care Clinic in Chicago Suburbs
Opportunity to acquire a physician-owned medical practice providing comprehensive primary and immediate care services to patients of all ages. Founded in 2018 by a board-certified family medicine doctor with over 15 years of clinical experience, the clinic has built a strong local reputation for compassionate care, clinical excellence, and operational efficiency. The owning physician will be leaving the practice after an agreed upon transition period. The practice is best suited for a new owning physician.The practice serves a wide range of medical needs—from wellness visits and chronic disease management to immediate care, lab testing, and minor in-office procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and laceration repair. Its diverse service mix generates consistent revenue, with recent annual sales of $380,029 and Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of $162,071, representing a healthy 43% profit margin. The clinic is Less
Cash Flow: $1,285,910
Cook Co., IL
View Details Premier OB/GYN & Med Spa Practice – Chicago Suburbs
Established in 2005, this award-winning OB/GYN and Med Spa practice offers a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded women’s health business with a 20-year track record in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The practice provides comprehensive OB/GYN care across all stages of a woman’s life — including high-risk pregnancy, infertility treatment, menopause management, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgeries, and more — paired with a growing med spa division offering Botox, laser hair removal, weight loss, skin tightening, a clinic branded skincare product line and membership program, and other aesthetic services.The clinic is supported by a tenured team of 15, including the founding OB/GYN, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwives, licensed aestheticians, and full administrative and clinical support staff. It holds hospital affiliations with AMITA Health St. Alexius, Alexian Brothers, and Associated Surgical Less
Transworld Business Brokers is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
I am a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors of Schaumburg, where my focus is on helping owners, buyers, and professional advisors navigate the complex process of business sales and acquisitions. With more than a decade of experience working directly with CPAs, advisory firms, and business owners, I bring a unique perspective that combines financial expertise with real-world deal execution. My background in payroll, PEO, and advisory partnerships has allowed me to develop a strong understanding of the challenges business owners face when preparing for transition. At Transworld, I work with companies across a wide range of industries, including professional services, healthcare practices, trades and specialty contractors, manufacturing, hospitality, and e-commerce. I am committed to delivering results by listening to each client’s goals, preparing detailed valuations, positioning businesses effectively in the marketplace, and structuring transactions that create win-win outcomes. What differentiates my approach is the emphasis on collaboration and continuity. I often partner with CPAs, attorneys, and financial advisors to support their clients, offering solutions that cover valuation readiness, exit planning, SBA financing, and creative deal structures such as seller financing or sell-and-stay models. Whether the goal is to sell a company, acquire a new one, or prepare for succession, I serve as a trusted resource who brings confidentiality, professionalism, and market insight to the table. If you are considering selling your business, exploring an acquisition, or planning for the future, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how Transworld and I can help you achieve your objectives.



