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 Nanaimo and Metro Vancouver.
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.
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.
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 Price Range
$150k - $1.2M
SDE Range
$80k - $400k
Earnings Multiple
1.5x - 3.0x SDE× SDE
Working Capital
2-4 weeks 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 restaurantss are worth looking at.