Buy an existing Canadian franchise resale with franchisor approval support. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for franchises acquisitions throughout Nanaimo and Metro Vancouver.
Buying an existing franchise location (a 'resale') has unique mechanics versus an independent acquisition: franchisor approval, training, FDD review, and royalty structure. We've closed deals with most major Canadian systems.
Nanaimo is the economic hub of central Vancouver Island, with strong SMB activity in retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and trades. Ferry-corridor demand from Lower Mainland supports tourism.
BC has strong franchise resale activity in QSR (Tim Hortons, Subway, A&W, Tims, Booster Juice), service (Mr. Lube, Jiffy Lube, Speedy Glass), and fitness (F45, OrangeTheory). Multi-unit operators are increasingly active acquirers.
Typical Price Range
$250k - $2M
SDE Range
$80k - $400k
Earnings Multiple
2x - 4x SDE× SDE
Working Capital
1-2 months of cost
BizBuy.ca handles Nanaimo SMB acquisitions with direct broker and lender relationships across central Vancouver Island.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Nanaimo franchisess are worth looking at.