Retail Burnaby, BC

Buy a C-Stores & Gas in Burnaby, BC

Buy a profitable convenience store or gas station in BC or Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for c-stores & gas acquisitions throughout Burnaby and Metro Vancouver.

$500k - $4M
2.5x - 4x SDE + RE × SDE
Lower Mainland
$250k - $4M

C-Stores & Gas Market Overview for Burnaby Buyers

Gas stations and convenience stores are popular acquisitions for immigration-linked buyers in Canada — strong cash flow, real-estate component, and consistent demand. But environmental liability, fuel-supply contracts, and brand standards are non-trivial.

The Burnaby Advantage

Burnaby is the second-largest city in Metro Vancouver and one of the strongest SMB acquisition markets in BC. Lower lease costs than Vancouver, strong commercial density (Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed Town Centre, Edmonds), and excellent residential density support a wide range of acquisition targets.

BC gas stations are common in Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Highway 1/97 corridors. Brand presence includes Petro-Canada, Esso, Chevron, Shell, Husky, Mobil, and independents.

Typical C-Stores & Gas Deal Economics in Burnaby

Typical Price Range

$500k - $4M

SDE Range

$120k - $500k

Earnings Multiple

2.5x - 4x SDE + RE× SDE

Working Capital

1-2 weeks of cost

Why Buy a C-Stores & Gas in Burnaby

  • Consistent daily cash flow
  • Real-estate component (where owned)
  • Strong fit for immigration programs
  • Multiple revenue streams (fuel, c-store, car-wash, lottery)
  • Family-business friendly operating model
  • Second-largest Metro Vancouver market
  • Lower lease costs than Vancouver core

Key Risks to Investigate

  • Environmental contamination (Phase I & II ESA mandatory)
  • Fuel-supply contract terms
  • Brand image and signage standards
  • Lottery and tobacco licensing transfer
  • Underground storage tank age and compliance

BizBuy.ca in Burnaby

BizBuy.ca actively works Burnaby acquisitions in all four town centres. We have direct broker relationships, lawyer introductions, and lender contacts specifically for Burnaby commercial corridors.

Ready to Buy a C-Stores & Gas in Burnaby?

Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Burnaby c-stores & gass are worth looking at.