Acquire an established Chicago sign design, fabrication, and installation company with a powerful brand presence, an impressive roster of past and current clients, and a standout portfolio built since 2012. This turnkey opportunity offers a strategic buyer an established platform to expand capabilities, enter the Chicagoland market, or strengthen an existing operation. The company generated nearly $3 million in revenue in 2025, with a similar finish projected for 2026.
All current leads are inbound, reflecting the strength of its brand, reputation, and portfolio. With no outbound selling currently taking place, a buyer can introduce a dedicated sales program, cross-sell to existing customers, and pursue new accounts to create an additional engine for growth. Positioned between smaller shops and large operators with substantial overhead, the business combines an experienced staff with extensive production and installation capabilities.
It serves clients nationwide and currently has projects in five states, offering a platform for both regional expansion and broader account development. The operation includes CNC routing, laser cutting and engraving, UV and large-format printing, fabrication equipment, forklifts, lifts, bucket trucks, and work vehicles. Seller-owned assets are included in the sale; included financed or leased assets carry remaining obligations, subject to agreed transaction terms and required approvals.
A major differentiator is the company’s extensive creative and project archive: more than 5,000 professional photographs showcasing completed work since 2012. Along with the brand and seller-owned intellectual property, this portfolio provides a valuable resource for marketing, sales presentations, and demonstrating the company’s capabilities to prospective clients. For an existing sign company, this acquisition offers an established Chicago presence, experienced personnel, production infrastructure, and opportunities to bring additional work into an integrated operation.
For a complementary business, it offers the ability to add sign design, fabrication, and installation services while introducing those capabilities to an existing customer base. The owner is data-driven, understands the competitive landscape, and has identified specific growth opportunities to discuss confidentially with qualified buyers. With focused investment and execution, the seller believes the business has the potential to reach $5 million to $10 million in annual revenue within three to five years.
To support continuity, the owner will provide an agreed period of training and transition assistance included in the sale. Under the right buyer, he is also interested in remaining long term in a compensated sales, marketing, and growth strategy role, preserving valuable knowledge and relationships while helping drive expansion. Approximately one year remains on the facility lease, providing an opportunity to discuss an extension and revised terms with the landlord.
The seller is seeking more time with family and a buyer with the resources and vision to lead the company’s next stage of growth.