This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey franchise operating in the affluent North Shore of Chicago, covering Northern Cook County and Lake County. In operation for approximately three years, the business has developed a strong local brand presence, an excellent online reputation, and a trained team already in place—allowing a new owner to step in with minimal disruption.

The business operates under a nationally recognized drywall repair and finishing franchise with proven systems and ongoing franchisor support. While benefiting from national brand recognition, this location is locally owned and operated and includes exclusive territorial rights.

Services & Market Positioning

The company specializes in drywall and plaster repair and installation, interior painting, and finish carpentry. These services represent high-margin, non-emergency work with consistent residential and light commercial demand. Jobs are typically interior-focused, reducing exposure to weather, seasonality, and the need for heavy equipment or large crews.

This positioning makes the business both operationally efficient and resilient, while appealing to homeowners, property managers, and trade partners seeking reliable interior repair solutions.

Operations & Team:
- The business is supported by a trained staff, including management and skilled technicians.
- Systems for estimating, scheduling, job execution, and customer communication are already established.
- Depending on buyer preference, the business can be run as a hands-on owner-operator or in a more semi-absentee capacity with oversight and growth focus.

Franchise Systems & Support

Franchisor provides established systems for:
- Lead generation and marketing support
- Pricing and estimating frameworks
- Operational processes and job execution
- Training and ongoing franchisor guidance

These systems significantly reduce startup risk and shorten the learning curve for a new owner.

Reputation & Brand Equity

One of the most compelling aspects of this business is its exceptional online reputation:
- 69 Google reviews
- 5.0-star average rating
- Strong local SEO visibility and consumer trust

This level of social proof is difficult and time-consuming to replicate and provides a meaningful competitive advantage in local markets where homeowners heavily rely on reviews when selecting contractors.

Growth Opportunities

There is substantial upside for a new owner, including:
- Expanding and formalizing referral partnerships (restoration companies, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, property managers)
-Increasing commercial and multi-unit work
- Adding complementary interior services such as flooring, cabinetry, built-ins, or expanded finish carpentry
- Scaling marketing efforts within an already proven territory

The territory itself remains underpenetrated relative to demand, offering room for organic growth without additional locations.

Ideal Buyer Profile

This opportunity is well suited for:
- An owner-operator seeking a stable, service-based business
- A semi-absentee buyer with management experience
- A contractor or trade business looking to add a high-margin interior specialty
- A franchise or multi-unit operator expanding their portfolio

No prior drywall experience is required; training and systems are in place.