Acquire profitable retail stores in BC and across Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for retail acquisitions throughout Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.
Retail is the most diverse category we cover — boutiques, hardware, garden centres, sporting goods, gift shops, pet stores. Each has its own inventory dynamics, supplier relationships, and seasonality.
Vancouver is one of Canada's most competitive business-acquisition markets. High lease costs, strong tourism, premium consumer spending, and a sophisticated buyer pool mean diligence and structure matter more here than almost anywhere else in Canada. BizBuy.ca is headquartered in Vancouver and has closed acquisitions in every Vancouver neighbourhood.
BC retail is strong in Granville Island, Kerrisdale, South Granville, Robson, Steveston (Richmond), Cook Street Village (Victoria), Bernard Avenue (Kelowna), and Whyte Avenue–style corridors throughout the province.
Typical Price Range
$200k - $1.5M
SDE Range
$60k - $300k
Earnings Multiple
1.5x - 3x SDE + inv.× SDE
Working Capital
1-3 months of cost
BizBuy.ca is headquartered in Vancouver. Ali Sedighi is based in Vancouver and personally leads acquisitions throughout Metro Vancouver. We have direct relationships with every major Vancouver business broker, M&A lawyer, CPA firm, and BDC/chartered-bank acquisition desk.
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 Vancouver retails are worth looking at.