This Chicago-area full-service event production company has built long-standing relationships with couples, corporate clients, and families over multiple decades, creating a referral-driven pipeline with predictable seasonal demand. The business operates through a coordinated vendor network spanning venues, catering, photography, and entertainment, enabling high-margin project management without carrying significant overhead. A new owner inherits proven systems, repeat client relationships, and established vendor partnerships built over many years.
An illustrative SBA 7(a) scenario based on the figures above. Model your own assumptions in the SBA loan calculator.
Illustrative only — not a financing offer. Assumes a 10% down payment and a 10-year SBA 7(a) loan at 10.5%. Actual terms vary by lender, deal structure, and buyer profile.
The DSCR shown is computed on raw cash flow — before the owner-salary, maintenance-capex, and rent adjustments SBA lenders apply when underwriting. Model the lender's view in the DSCR calculator.
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The asking price is $895,000. Exact terms and any seller financing are confirmed directly with the seller after you sign up.
This business reports approximately $250,000 in annual cash flow (SDE/EBITDA), implying a 3.6x multiple on the asking price.
It operates in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. The exact city is shown after you create a free Searcher OS account.
Many businesses in this price range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing, which can cover up to 90% of the purchase price over a 10-year term. See the financing snapshot above for an illustrative scenario.
