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Top Franchises in Illinois

Looking for a franchise business opportunity in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois?

Our research has revealed some of the best franchise brands currently looking to grow in Chicagoland and throughout the state. This list includes only those brands which have been rated highly among their own franchisees in a recent independent survey and are looking for motivated entrepreneurs to open new franchise locations in Chicago, Rockford, Springfield, Decatur, Peoria, and elsewhere.

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Learn More About Kona Ice
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Kona Ice

Food

It’s the beginning of a new day and it’s time for a fresh start. In a year that had most businesses struggling to just survive, Kona Ice has thrived. Many may have felt like global even...

Investment: $127,750
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About Christian Brothers Automotive
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Christian Brothers Automotive

Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive is more than just vehicle repair. Since its founding in 1982, their goal has been to change the way guests view automotive service. Now more than ever, consumers acros...

Investment: $461,250
Cash Required: $85,000

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Learn More About FASTSIGNS
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FASTSIGNS

Business Services

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS&...

Investment: $234,317
Cash Required: $80,000

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Learn More About Visiting Angels
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Visiting Angels

Senior Care

We are America's Choice in Senior Home Care. We offer non-medical services to Seniors. Visiting Angels has been fine-tuning our systems throughout the past two decade...

Investment: $84,085
Cash Required: $59,950

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Learn More About Fibrenew
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Fibrenew

Services

Since 1987, we have built and refined a robust franchise business system. This includes the research and development of our proprietary product line, highly specialized techniques, exceptional trai...

Investment: $87,812
Cash Required: $25,000

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Learn More About Wild Birds Unlimited
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Wild Birds Unlimited

Retail

With a proven business model over 35 years and over 340 locations, Wild Birds Unlimited is the #1, largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and nature related products in North ...

Investment: $197,919
Cash Required: $40,000- $50,000

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Learn More About Precision Concrete Cutting
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Precision Concrete Cutting

Services

We are the world leader in uneven sidewalk repair. We make sidewalks safe.

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Investment: $155,000
Cash Required: $72,000

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Learn More About Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative

Travel & Hospitality

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is the largest home-based travel agency franchise in the nation with over 2,500 franchise owners in all 50 states. Cruise Planners franch...

Investment: $2,295
Cash Required: $6,995-$10,995

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Learn More About MaidPro
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MaidPro

Cleaning & Maintenance

The home cleaning industry is growing fast, and MaidPro helps you capitalize on that growth. You’ll lead your team of cleaning professionals, be your own boss, control your future and attain ...

Investment: $79,560
Cash Required: $25,000

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Learn More About Snap-on Tools
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Snap-on Tools

Automotive

Snap-on Tools has the #1 market share position in the industry and our tools are universally recognized by professionals as the absolute highest quality tools in the industry. Snap-on franchisees a...

Investment: $175,146
Cash Required: $38,126-$54,288

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Learn More About ActionCOACH
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ActionCOACH

Business Services

ActionCOACH is the World’s #1 business coaching firm. Currently, ActionCOACH has nearly than 1,000 coaches in more than 70 countries, and ActionCOACH delivers it's proven business develop...

Investment: $45,000
Cash Required: $45,000 - $150,000

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Learn More About WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

Home Services

For the past 30 years, Brian Scudamore has been building one of the most successful franchise systems in North America. His concept 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is known for its amazing branding, award winning ...

Investment: $67,000
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Soccer Shots
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Soccer Shots

Child Services

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coachin...

Investment: $44,600
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About Right at Home
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Right at Home

Senior Care

Initially founded in 1995 by former hospital administrator Allen Hager, Right at Home provides in-home care services to allow seniors and people with disabilities to retain as much independence and...

Investment: $82,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About Mr. Handyman
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Mr. Handyman

Home Services

Mr. Handyman® serves a much bigger purpose than providing home improvement and maintenance. Mr. Handyman’s independently owned and operated franchisees are the key to making people’...

Investment: $117,500
Cash Required: $135,000

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Learn More About DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Home Services

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a faith-based, full-service remodeling franchise that helps entrepreneurs and existing remodelers earn strong financial numbers while having a focus on improving th...

Investment: $192,225
Cash Required: $119,900 - $337,590

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Learn More About Sandler Training
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Sandler Training

Business Services

At Sandler, we work with people every day who have decided to take control of their destinies. They’re excited about creating a new of kind lifestyle business on their own terms and looking f...

Investment: $123,525
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Mathnasium Learning Centers
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Mathnasium Learning Centers

Education

Experience the joy of watching children’s confidence grow as they learn math skills and pursue their dreams using our proprietary, time-tested teaching method. One of the world’s top fr...

Investment: $112,750
Cash Required: $112,000

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Learn More About Payroll Vault
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Payroll Vault

Financial & Tax

A business to business service, Payroll Vault is a boutique-style full-service payroll company designed for small business. Payroll is ranked in the Top 3 Outsourced Business Services, and with ove...

Investment: 38,875
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About PuroClean
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PuroClean

Services

Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of 300-plus franchise offices across North America. Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and...

Investment: $83,555
Cash Required: $55,000 - $75,000

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Learn More About Creative World School
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Creative World School

Education

Creative World School is a unique business opportunity in the early child education industry. Our schools are unlike any other in the market and provide several selling advantages to our owners. Ou...

Investment: $2,445,300
Cash Required: $400,000

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Learn More About The Learning Experience
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The Learning Experience

Education

When you invest in a franchise opportunity with The Learning Experience, you are partnering with the leaders and innovators in the child care sector. Our Executive Team possesses a combined twelve ...

Investment: $544,419
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About Amazing Athletes
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Amazing Athletes

Child Services

Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key area...

Investment: $33,100
Cash Required: $30,000

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Learn More About Checkers & Rally's
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Checkers & Rally's

Food

Checkers & Rally’s franchisees achieve their goals faster with a strong return on investment, innovative technology and competitive growth incentives.

Because of our metrics-dri...

Investment: $790,797
Cash Required: $250,000

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Learn More About Dogtopia
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Dogtopia

Pet Services

Dogtopia is a unique dog daycare business which opened its first location in Virginia in 2002. At that time, dog daycare was very much a new concept, and the Dogtopia approach – to create &ld...

Investment: $543,193
Cash Required: $300,000

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Learn More About Mr. Appliance
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Mr. Appliance

Home Services

Mr. Appliance®, in operation since 1996, is North America’s largest appliance repair franchise. With longevity comes trust, a recognizable brand, and a loyal customer base. Whether you ar...

Investment: $78,925
Cash Required: $85,000

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Learn More About TeamLogic IT
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TeamLogic IT

Technology

TeamLogic IT franchisees provide outsourced IT services and support to small- and medium-sized businesses. This support ranges from day-to-day computer repair and upgrades all the way to the instal...

Investment: $111,218
Cash Required: $60,000

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Learn More About School of Rock
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School of Rock

Education

For more than 20 years, School of Rock has been teaching kids and adults how to channel their inner rock stars. As educators, we’re trailblazers with our performance-based model of music inst...

Investment: $322,500
Cash Required: $125,000

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Learn More About Our Town America
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Our Town America

Advertising & Sales

Since 1972, Our Town America has been connecting local businesses with new movers and helping turn them into loyal, long term customers. As the leaders in New Mover Marketing, we use...

Investment: $63,300
Cash Required: $70,000

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Learn More About Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts

Travel & Hospitality

We work with REIT’s, current campground owners, and prospective franchisees on building, improving, or buying existing campgrounds. We are considered destination campgrounds, and not just a p...

Investment: $63,000
Cash Required: $250,000

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Learn More About FirstLight Home Care
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FirstLight Home Care

Senior Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of home care services, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. We are a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering fro...

Investment: $113,300
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Huntington Learning Center
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Huntington Learning Center

Education

Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s leading K-12 tutoring and test prep provider. We welcome franchisees who are interested in helping students and families in their communities get th...

Investment: $147,010
Cash Required: $65,000

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Learn More About 30 Minute Hit
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30 Minute Hit

Fitness

The 30 Minute Hit is definitely not your typical gym. Not a typical women’s only gym. And certainly not a typical Kickboxing gym. The 30 Minute Hit is a special place, that inspires and empow...

Investment: $122,000
Cash Required: $45,000

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Learn More About Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Cleaning & Maintenance

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, based in Palm Harbor, Fla., is one of the most respected full-service commercial cleaning companies in the nation. Office Pride’s business was built...

Investment: $70,900
Cash Required: N/A

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Learn More About Senior Care Authority
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Senior Care Authority

Senior Care

Senior Care Authority is a "feel good” business in the high demand senior industry that gives franchise owners the opportunity to build a business that is both financially and personally...

Investment: $71,095
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Image One
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Image One

Cleaning & Maintenance

Image One is a national franchise that has grown incredibly since it started to offer franchising opportunities in 2011. There are a few key aspects of the Image One franchise opportunity that are ...

Investment: $42,775
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Truly Nolen of America
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Truly Nolen of America

Services

Truly Nolen started pest control operations in 1938 and is one of the most stable pest, termite, lawn, and rodent control companies in the industry. Their longevity in the industry, impactful brand...

Investment: $50,200
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Mr. Electric
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Mr. Electric

Services

Since 1994, Mr. Electric® has specialized in electrical installation and repair for both residential and business customers. Mr. Electric® independently owned and operated franchisees now s...

Investment: $106,100
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning & Maintenance

Oxi Fresh is the World's Greenest Carpet Cleaning company that services both residential and commercial clients. Oxi Fresh has spent 14 years building the most efficient cleaning systems for ca...

Investment: $41,900
Cash Required: $41,900

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Learn More About Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Home Services

At Miracle Method, we make ugly bathtubs, tile & countertops beautiful again. Join the #1 ranked Surface Refinishing Company in a Booming Industry! We have the strongest business model in the i...

Investment: $84,500
Cash Required: $85,000 - $90,000

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Learn More About Window Genie
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Window Genie

Services

At Window Genie, our owners are excited about “Unleashing the Power of the Genie”

As the innovative leader in Home Services, we unleash the power every day around the country ...

Investment: $104,900
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About The Glass Guru
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The Glass Guru

Home Services

The Glass Guru is the "Local Glass, Window, Door, and Shower Experts You Can Rely On!" We are the industry leader in glass REPAIR & REPLACEMENT services for both re...

Investment: $73,555
Cash Required: $73,555

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Learn More About Aire Serv
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Aire Serv

Home Services

Aire Serv® is a need-based business, and is backed by Neighborly®, the world’s largest home-services franchise. As a Neighborly® company, Aire Serv franchisees benefit from a netw...

Investment: $87,600
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About NaturaLawn of America
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NaturaLawn of America

Services

NaturaLawn of America’s environmentally friendly approach to lawn care has been creating green lawns quickly, more naturally, and with fewer weeds since 1987 (before “going green”...

Investment: $47,500
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About InXpress
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InXpress

Business Services

InXpress franchisees build a residual income business with no retail storefront and no employee requirements to start. InXpress is a business-to-business franchise in the global shipping and logist...

Investment: $79,600
Cash Required: $65,000

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Learn More About Critter Control
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Critter Control

Services

Critter Control® is a nationally recognized brand, the only wildlife management firm with offices coast-to-coast. When it comes to nuisance wildlife, homeowners, businesses and...

Investment: $63,525
Cash Required: $8,075 - $52,075

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Learn More About ATAX Franchise
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ATAX Franchise

Financial & Tax

ATAX is a full-service national tax preparation and business services franchise. We are proud to serve clients in both English and Spanish.

We offer many services to help you with your pe...

Investment: $53,350
Cash Required: $40,000

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Learn More About CarePatrol
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CarePatrol

Senior Care

CarePatrol helps families find assisted living and other housing options for seniors. We refer our clients to top in-home care providers or assisted living communities and receive a generous commis...

Investment: $77,970
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About PJ's Coffee
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PJ's Coffee

Food

Founded in 1978 as one of the original specialty coffee brands, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans® is bringing the savory taste and experience of New Orleans coffee to the world.<...

Investment: $200,775
Cash Required: $100,000

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