Food & Beverage Burnaby, BC

Buy a Restaurants in Burnaby, BC

Buy a profitable restaurant in BC or across Canada with full diligence and lease assignment support. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for restaurants acquisitions throughout Burnaby and Metro Vancouver.

$150k - $1.2M
1.5x - 3.0x SDE × SDE
Lower Mainland
$250k - $4M

Restaurants Market Overview for Burnaby Buyers

Restaurants are one of the most-listed business categories in Canada, but they have the widest range of quality. Some are cash-flowing assets with loyal staff and 10-year leases. Many others are owner-burnout sales with hidden working-capital holes and lease landmines. We help you tell the difference.

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.

British Columbia has strict LCRB liquor licensing, VanCouncil zoning rules, and union exposure in some Vancouver locations. We have closed restaurant deals in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Victoria, and Kelowna and know each city's quirks.

Typical Restaurants Deal Economics in Burnaby

Typical Price Range

$150k - $1.2M

SDE Range

$80k - $400k

Earnings Multiple

1.5x - 3.0x SDE× SDE

Working Capital

2-4 weeks of cost

Why Buy a Restaurants in Burnaby

  • Established cash flow from day one if diligence is done right
  • Existing staff, suppliers, and systems
  • Real-estate location secured by transferable lease
  • Liquor licence transfer adds significant value
  • Strong owner-operator income for hands-on buyers
  • Second-largest Metro Vancouver market
  • Lower lease costs than Vancouver core

Key Risks to Investigate

  • Lease assignment refusal — the #1 deal killer
  • Liquor licence transfer timing and BC LCRB process
  • Tip reporting, payroll, and CRA exposure
  • Food safety, BC FoodSafe certifications
  • Hidden equipment lease obligations
  • Owner-operator dependence

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 Restaurants in Burnaby?

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