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What to Expect When Buying a Franchise in Illinois

The Midwest has a wide variety of thriving economies to choose from, so keep this in mind when considering franchises for sale in Illinois. Starting with one of the largest business hubs in the country, Chicago has a population of over 2.7 million and has been in a strong business growth cycle for the past 10 years.

Chicago boasts one of the most popular real estate industries in the country, and while it is very competitive, there are incredible opportunities within and related to real estate to explore. Of course, Chicago isn’t the only city with a booming economy either. Southern Illinois as well as the suburbs of Chicago offer plenty of opportunity to buy and grow a franchise.

Popular industries you might consider include a wide variety of service providers. This area of the economy produces the most income for this state.

  • Accounting and tax preparation
  • Gas stations
  • Marketing
  • Restaurants
  • Senior care
  • Apparel

When you buy a franchise in Illinois, it’s important to ensure your success by being prepared. First pick a business you can be passionate about, and that you know you’ll be able to dedicate the necessary time to. Choosing something you have experience or natural skills in is a great place to start. You’ll also want to do the math and be financially prepared with adequate working capital, and a timeline for how long it will take to break even and turn a profit. Make sure you’re trading the work you do now for something more desirable.


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ShelfGenie
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

ShelfGenie, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading custom shelving solutions franchise that provides accessible and convenient organization options for customers. More info

Anchor Bar
Liquid Capital Required:
$350,000

Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now. More info

Gotcha Covered
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for. More info

Elements Massage
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

A leading therapeutic massage franchise built on recurring memberships, strong unit economics, and scalable systems. More info

SYNERGY HomeCare
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

The average annual gross sales for a SYNERGY HomeCare multi-territory franchise operation in business for over 1 year is $2,094,637. $2,094,637 is the average 2024 gross sales of 121 multi-territory businesses (392 territories) that have been in operation for over 1 year and in operation for all of 2024. 41 of these businesses (34%) met or exceeded the average gross sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. More info

Real Estate Sales, LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Liquid Capital Required:
$24,750

PART TIME - WORK AT HOME BUSINESS! Great for people between the ages of 50-65 w/$30,000 in liquid disposable assets. - No Employees to Hire - No Equipment to Rent/Buy - No Office/Warehouse to Rent/Lease - - Create Your Own Career Opportunity - Help People in Your Community More info

SuperCuts
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

You keep your full-time job while your manager runs your Supercuts! Everybody gets haircuts! Everybody knows Supercuts! Prime U.S. territories remain in! More info

Home Matters
Liquid Capital Required:
$50,000

Home Matters is a leader in the senior care industry offering an innovative nurse-guided care model with advanced care technology for superior care. More info

A Better Solution In Home Care
Liquid Capital Required:
$55,000

Where care and opportunity meet. Unlock wealth and purpose with our expert Home Care Model. We offer a Fully Passive Managed option. More info

Signal
Liquid Capital Required:
$20,000

Signal works to provide residential, commercial, and industrial clients with security services. The company wants to help people have a physically safe environment, giving them a better chance to flourish and prosper. Signal offers security services for apartments, hotels, schools, commercial and industrial establishments. Clients can request patrol services, dedicated security officers, or event security. More info

Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Liquid Capital Required:
$200,000

With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon! More info

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Average store sales are $665K/year with low investment gives you among the best returns in franchising. With over 200 stores, we are the leading grooming and retail concept in America. More info

Benjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds. More info

i9 Sports
Liquid Capital Required:
$35,000

i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports. More info

KEYRENTER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Liquid Capital Required:
$100,000

With renters comprising 37% of households, interest rates for home ownership rising, and rents increasing, this is an ideal time to own a Keyrenter Property Management franchise. Our full time owner operators, see this recession- business provides recurring revenue and a gateway to wealth and freedom. Keyrenter's innovative systems and commitment to technology allows them to provide their franchisees with incredible training, systems to scale, and marketing & tech support to ensure a path to success. Why wait? More info

Church's Texas Chicken
Liquid Capital Required:
$500,000

QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity More info

Seniors Helping Seniors
Liquid Capital Required:
$75,000

Different from other senior care franchises because we employ seniors, so fewer staffing issues! Home office. Low start-up costs. Non-medical. You can serve your seniors in about 8 weeks. More info

Drybar
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000

$826K+ AUV* Own a Trend-Setting Drybar Franchise in the Fast-Growing $60+ Billion Beauty Industry. Chic, Modern, with a proven business model! More info

Woofie's
Liquid Capital Required:
$70,000

Explore this recession-resistant franchise opportunity with high demand and low investment. Secure your stake in the thriving $110+ billion pet care industry! Uncover the potential and sniff out success with us! More info

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Liquid Capital Required:
$40,900

Join this high-demand, Low cost of ownership, minimal overhead franchise with excellent profit potential. Enjoy large Protected Territories with discounts for expanding into additional Territories. More info

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000

With an AUV of $843,484 and over 25% of our restaurants over $1.1M, franchise partners are experiencing record openings in new markets almost weekly. 90% of Capriotti's franchise partners are multi-unit developers. More info

ATAX
Liquid Capital Required:
$25,000

ATAX is the fastest growing, full-service national tax preparation and business services franchise, serving our local multicultural communities. More info

Mister Sparky Electric
Liquid Capital Required:
$150,000

Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand! More info

Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Liquid Capital Required:
$23,900

There is NO better business model that is designed to excel in inflation, recession, and uncertain times. We help you create the ultimate MONTHLY cash flow for years by helping companies save money when they need it. Buy a SMARTER business model, especially NOW. More info

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