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Business for Sale Overview:

This owner-operated franchise business was originally established in 2000 and has remained under the same ownership since inception. With six years in the industry and over $3 million in sales, this company has strong ties within the community and enjoys unprecedented loyalty and customer satisfaction. The company’s territory stretches from northwestern Illinois into the Chicago suburbs. It specializes in selling and installing custom window coverings for the residential and commercial market. About 60 percent of its gross sales are from blinds, 25 percent from shutters, and 15 percent from drapes. It has a good profit ratio within the industry and is known for its accurate and on-time bids and completions. Although the business has some competition in the local and surrounding area, this company has maintained an outstanding reputation through exceptional customer service, high standards and professionalism, and repetitive customer referrals. As a franchise, this company enjoys support from the franchiser in the way of a substantial web presence, directed referrals and widespread national advertising in electronic and print media. The business is home based. It is located in northwestern Illinois, at the western edge of a strong growth market. It is 30 miles from an international airport and is in a suburban area near major routes such as I-88, I-90, US 47, and US 20. The business serves a population of over half a million countywide. The strong economy is based on manufacturing, commerce, and health care. Other points of interest within the area are outdoor recreation, major sporting events, and a botanical garden, as well as annual festivals and cultural events. The sale includes a vehicle for samples and delivery. The owner is willing to stay on for a negotiable amount of time following the business sale to help smooth the transition.

Additional Details:

• The property is leased.
• The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
• The owner is not willing to work for the new owner.
• This is a homebased business opportunity.
• This is a franchise resale opportunity.
• This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.