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Fuel & Convenience · SDE 1.5×–2.5×

Sell Your Convenience Store or Gas Station in BC

C-store and gas station transactions in BC are complex — petroleum equipment compliance, lottery licence transfers, and potential environmental liability all require specialist advisory. Buyers who understand the asset class pay fair prices; unprepared sellers leave value on the table or see deals collapse in late-stage diligence.

Deal Economics

SDE Range$80,000 – $400,000
Typical Multiple (leased land)1.5× – 2.5× SDE
Owned Real EstateReal estate valued separately at market
Petroleum EquipmentMust be compliant — affects price significantly

What Moves the Multiple Up

  • Owned real estate included — adds substantial value above business multiple
  • Petroleum equipment compliant and recently serviced (Phase I ESA clean)
  • Active lottery licence and ATM in good standing
  • Car wash or food service component generating incremental income
  • Supplier/fuel brand agreement with favourable terms and remaining term

Who Buys C-Stores & Gas Stations

Immigrant Investors

C-store and gas stations are among the most sought-after businesses for immigrant investor buyers — predictable foot traffic, multi-revenue streams, and straightforward operations.

Independent Operators

Existing C-store operators adding a second location or expanding to a fuel component for the first time.

Fuel Company Buyers

Oil company affiliates and branded fuel networks occasionally acquire retail locations that fit their network strategy.

Due Diligence Checklist

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) — confirm no contamination liability
Petroleum equipment compliance certificate (BC Petroleum Storage Act)
3 years of lottery terminal reports and ATM revenue statements
Fuel supply agreement and branded/unbranded status confirmation
Lease or title documents — if real estate owned, survey and title search
Staff list and whether Tobacco/vaping/lottery licences transfer with sale

Our Fees

$7,500 non-refundable engagement fee, credited at close. Reverse Lehman — minimum $25,000.

10%

First $1M

8%

$1M – $2M

6%

$2M – $3M

4%

Above $3M

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