Industry-Specific Business Brokerage Across Canada
Every industry sells differently. Restaurants need confidential listings and liquor-license transfers. HVAC sells to PE consolidators. Manufacturing attracts cross-border strategics. We bring sector-specific expertise to 31 Canadian industries.
Trades
7 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
HVAC & Plumbing
HVAC contractors, plumbing companies, mechanical service businesses — the highest-multiple trade businesses in Canada.
Typical multiple: 3.5x–5.0x SDE owner-op; 5.0x–8.0x EBITDA with management
Revenue range: $1M – $15M CAD
Construction
Selling a residential, commercial, or specialty construction business in Canada.
Typical multiple: 2.5x–4.0x EBITDA (project-based); 4.0x–6.0x (specialty / recurring)
Revenue range: $1M – $25M CAD
Electrical
Residential, commercial, industrial electrical contractors selling in Canada.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.5x SDE/EBITDA depending on recurring mix
Revenue range: $750K – $15M CAD
Roofing
Roofing, siding, gutter, and exterior-restoration contractors in Canada.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–4.5x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $1M – $10M CAD
Auto Repair
Independent auto repair shops, mechanics, transmission specialists, and body shops in Canada.
Typical multiple: 2.5x–4.0x SDE (general repair); 3.5x–5.0x SDE (body shops with DRP)
Revenue range: $500K – $5M CAD
Landscaping
Landscape contractors, lawn care services, snow removal, and outdoor maintenance.
Typical multiple: 2.5x–4.5x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $8M CAD
Specialty Trades
Painting, flooring, glass, carpentry, locksmith, security, and specialty trade contractors.
Typical multiple: 2.5x–4.5x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $7M CAD
Hospitality
3 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Restaurants
Selling a restaurant, café, bistro, food truck or quick-service location — confidentially.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–3.5x SDE for full-service; 2.5x–4.0x SDE for QSR / specialty
Revenue range: $500K – $5M CAD
Hotels
Independent hotels, motels, B&Bs, and small hospitality properties.
Typical multiple: Cap-rate basis: 8%–12% (depending on franchise/quality/location)
Revenue range: $500K – $20M CAD
Entertainment & Events
Bars, nightclubs, event venues, entertainment businesses, and live-event services.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–4.0x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $5M CAD
Healthcare
2 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Healthcare
Medical practices, dental practices, optometry, physiotherapy, and healthcare services.
Typical multiple: 4.0x–7.0x EBITDA (dental); 3.5x–6.0x (physio); 3.0x–5.0x (medical clinic)
Revenue range: $500K – $10M CAD
Veterinary
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, pet grooming, daycare, and pet services.
Typical multiple: 5.0x–8.0x EBITDA (solo); 7.0x–10.0x EBITDA (multi-vet)
Revenue range: $700K – $5M CAD
Retail
3 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Retail
Independent retail stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and small-chain retailers in Canada.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–3.5x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $5M CAD
C-Stores & Gas
Convenience stores, gas stations, and combo C-store + gas locations.
Typical multiple: 2.5x–4.0x SDE (single location)
Revenue range: $1M – $10M CAD
Cannabis
Licensed cannabis retail, production, and distribution businesses in Canada.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–4.5x EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $20M CAD
Services
9 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Professional Services
Accounting, engineering, architecture, consulting, and other professional firms.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–6.0x EBITDA (depending on practice transferability)
Revenue range: $1M – $20M CAD
Fitness
Independent gyms, fitness studios, yoga studios, pilates, CrossFit, and fitness franchises.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–3.5x SDE
Revenue range: $300K – $3M CAD
Salons & Spas
Hair salons, beauty salons, day spas, medical spas, and personal-care businesses.
Typical multiple: 2.0x–3.5x SDE (salon/spa); 3.5x–5.5x (medical spa)
Revenue range: $300K – $3M CAD
Cleaning
Commercial cleaning, residential cleaning, janitorial services, and specialty cleaning.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.5x EBITDA (commercial); 2.0x–3.5x (residential)
Revenue range: $500K – $10M CAD
Daycare
Daycare centers, preschools, after-school programs, and childcare businesses.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.0x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $300K – $3M CAD
Agencies
Digital marketing agencies, creative agencies, PR firms, and specialty marketing businesses.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.5x EBITDA
Revenue range: $500K – $15M CAD
Education
Private schools, tutoring centers, vocational training, and corporate training businesses.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.0x SDE/EBITDA
Revenue range: $300K – $5M CAD
Property Management
Real estate brokerages, property management companies, and real estate service businesses.
Typical multiple: 3.5x–6.0x EBITDA (property mgmt); 2.0x–3.5x (brokerage)
Revenue range: $500K – $10M CAD
Financial Services
Insurance brokerages, financial advisory practices, mortgage brokerages, accounting firms.
Typical multiple: 5.0x–10.0x EBITDA (insurance); 3.0x–5.0x (financial advisory)
Revenue range: $500K – $15M CAD
Industrial
4 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Manufacturing
Small-to-mid market manufacturers across food, consumer products, industrial parts, and contract manufacturing.
Typical multiple: 4.0x–7.0x EBITDA (general); 6.0x–9.0x (proprietary / IP-protected)
Revenue range: $2M – $50M CAD
Wholesale
Distributors, wholesalers, and B2B supply businesses across Canada.
Typical multiple: 3.5x–5.5x EBITDA
Revenue range: $2M – $40M CAD
Agriculture
Farms, ranches, orchards, vineyards, and agricultural businesses in Canada.
Typical multiple: Land value + 3x–5x operating EBITDA typically
Revenue range: $300K – $10M CAD
Food Production
Craft breweries, distilleries, bakeries, specialty food producers, and beverage manufacturers.
Typical multiple: 3.5x–7.0x EBITDA (branded); 2.5x–4.0x (private label)
Revenue range: $500K – $20M CAD
Transportation
1 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Trucking & Logistics
Trucking companies, logistics providers, courier services, and freight forwarders.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.0x EBITDA
Revenue range: $1M – $30M CAD
Tech & Media
2 industries — each with sector-specific valuation, buyer universe, and deal structure.
Ecommerce
DTC Shopify stores, Amazon FBA businesses, online services, and digital-first companies.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–5.0x EBITDA (typical); 5.0x–8.0x (high-growth or branded)
Revenue range: $500K – $20M CAD
SaaS
B2B SaaS, vertical software, and recurring-revenue software businesses in Canada.
Typical multiple: 3.0x–7.0x ARR depending on growth + retention metrics
Revenue range: $500K – $25M CAD ARR
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