Vancouver’s bar and lounge market is one of the most tightly licensed hospitality sectors in Canada. Liquor licenses are finite, non-dilutable, and transfer with the business — creating real asset value beyond the cash flow. We help investors, lifestyle buyers, and MRR-focused acquirers identify, evaluate, and close on Vancouver’s best hospitality assets.
Established bar in a prime downtown Vancouver entertainment corridor. Full liquor primary license, operating management team in place, and strong recurring revenue from regulars and private events. This asset is not publicly listed — contact Ali Sedighi directly for a confidential package.
or call (604) 632-4959
Most businesses compete on cash flow alone. A Vancouver bar acquisition bundles operating income with a licensed asset that cannot be replicated — and often a lease position that is worth six figures in goodwill by itself.
$80K – $600K
Typical SDE range
1.5× – 3.5× SDE
Acquisition multiples
$40K – $300K+
Liquor license value
60 – 120 days
Avg. time to close
BizBuy.ca operates on a Reverse Lehman success-fee model — we earn our fee when you close. A $7,500 non-refundable engagement fee covers mandate setup and deal-flow activation. The success fee is tiered: 10% on the first $1M, 8% on $1M–$2M, 6% on $2M–$3M, 4% above $3M. Minimum success fee $25,000.
10%
First $1M
8%
$1M – $2M tranche
6%
$2M – $3M tranche
4%
Above $3M
We work with three distinct buyer profiles in the Vancouver bar and lounge market. Each comes with different capital, intent, and post-close requirements.
Buyers seeking recurring cash flow from a professionally managed bar operation. Bars with an established management layer, loyal regulars, and private-event revenue make ideal passive-income acquisitions.
Hospitality professionals, chefs, or entrepreneurial buyers who want to own and operate a bar they can shape. First-time owner-operators and career-transition buyers from corporate.
Sophisticated buyers who understand that a BC liquor license attached to prime real estate or a long-term lease is a durable, appreciating asset class beyond the bar's P&L alone.
Vancouver’s licensed hospitality market spans four distinct bar categories, each with its own SDE profile, buyer fit, and operating complexity.
SDE: $80K – $250K
Lower overhead, loyal regular clientele, ideal for first-time buyers.
SDE: $120K – $350K
Higher margin per drink, event-bookable, strong MRR potential.
SDE: $150K – $500K
Kitchen revenue + bar revenue, family-friendly, broad customer base.
SDE: $200K – $600K
High volume but complex operations; liquor license is premium.
Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Ali Sedighi, MBA. We will assess your budget, preferred neighbourhood, and investment thesis — and tell you honestly which bar categories and districts make sense for your profile.