Restaurants for Sale in Chicago, Illinois

Buy or sell a restaurant, bar, cafe or franchise in Chicago with the nation's restaurant brokerage experts.

Chicago Restaurants & Food Businesses for Sale

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Buying or Selling a Restaurant in Chicago

From The Loop to River North, Chicago is a dynamic place to buy or sell a restaurant in Illinois. Demand for restaurants, bars, cafes and franchises stays strong across the city.

Whether you want a profitable restaurant for sale in Chicago, a turnkey bar, a cafe, a pizzeria or a franchise resale, our Chicago restaurant brokers help buyers and sellers connect with confidence. We specialize exclusively in food-service businesses, so we understand Chicago's leases, licenses and local market values.

Restaurant Markets by Chicago Neighborhood

Where buyers and sellers are most active across Chicago.

Restaurants for Sale in The Loop

Growing demand in The Loop makes it one of the best Chicago areas to invest in a restaurant or bar.

Restaurants for Sale in River North

Buyers love River North for its foot traffic and visibility — a prime Chicago location to buy a restaurant.

Restaurants for Sale in West Loop

From cafes to full-service concepts, West Loop is a go-to Chicago neighborhood for restaurants for sale.

Restaurants for Sale in Wicker Park

Growing demand in Wicker Park makes it one of the best Chicago areas to invest in a restaurant or bar.

Restaurants for Sale in Lincoln Park

Growing demand in Lincoln Park makes it one of the best Chicago areas to invest in a restaurant or bar.

Restaurants for Sale in Logan Square

Logan Square anchors Chicago's food scene, with bars, cafes and restaurants for sale drawing active buyer interest.

Popular Chicago Restaurant Types for Sale

In-demand local concepts and cuisines buyers look for in Chicago.

Steakhouses for saleBarbecue (BBQ) joints for salePizzerias for saleBreweries & brewpubs for saleDiners & cafes for sale

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FAQs: Buying & Selling Restaurants in Chicago

How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Chicago?

Asking prices for restaurants for sale in Chicago vary widely by size, lease and cash flow — from cafes, coffee shops and food trucks to full-service restaurants and bars in areas like The Loop, River North, West Loop. The most accurate way to price a Chicago restaurant is a free, confidential valuation from one of our brokers.

What are the best Chicago neighborhoods to buy or open a restaurant?

Popular Chicago restaurant markets include The Loop, River North, West Loop, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square. Each offers different foot traffic, rent and customer demographics — we help match your concept and budget to the right Chicago location.

What types of restaurants are for sale in Chicago?

In Chicago we broker steakhouses, barbecue (bbq) joints, pizzerias, plus bars, bakeries, fast-food/QSR concepts, food trucks and franchise resales. New Chicago listings are added regularly.

How do I sell my restaurant in Chicago?

We sell Chicago restaurants confidentially: we value your business, market it to a national database of qualified buyers, and guide you through due diligence and closing. Start with a free Chicago valuation.

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