Buy a Restaurants & Full-Service Dining Business in Canada
Buy a profitable restaurant in BC or across Canada with full diligence and lease assignment support.
About This Industry
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.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$150k - $1.2M
SDE Range
$80k - $400k
Multiple Range
1.5x - 3.0x SDE
Working Capital
2-4 weeks of cost
Why Buy in This Industry
- 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
Key Risks to Diligence
- 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
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
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.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
07Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
18Closing
Coordinate the closing day: funds flow, share/asset transfer, licenses, leases, payroll, banking.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
Restaurants Acquisitions Across Canada
Ready to Buy a Restaurants Business?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. We will review your situation, share what is realistic in this industry, and recommend next steps.
Free Discovery Call