Hospitality

Sell Your Hotels Business in Canada

Hotel sales are real-estate + operating-business hybrid transactions. Cap-rate driven valuation for the real estate, plus operating-business value. Franchise hotels (Holiday Inn, Best Western) sell at lower multiples but easier to finance. Independent boutique properties can command premium when location and brand are strong.

Typical Revenue
$500K – $20M CAD
EBITDA Margin
20–40% (mature)
Typical Multiple
Cap-rate basis: 8%–12% (depending on franchise/quality/location)

Why Selling a Hotels Business Is Different

Generic business brokers handle this wrong. These are the specific challenges in your sector.

Real-estate component dominates valuation
Property condition and PIP (Property Improvement Plan) for franchises
Liquor licensing for restaurant/bar
Booking-system and OTA-channel transitions
Staff retention during transition

What Sophisticated Hotels Buyers Look For

Build these into your business 12–24 months before listing, and your multiple rises 1–3 turns.

Franchise relationship documented and transferable
Recent PIP completed (no immediate capex)
Strong RevPAR and ADR trends
Documented staff and management team
Clean property condition assessment

Who Buys Hotels Businesses in Canada

We've mapped the active buyer universe for your sector.

1
Hotel REITs and ownership groups
2
Individual operator-buyers
3
Franchise-system existing operators
4
International investors (Indian, Chinese, Middle East)
5
PE acquirers in hospitality

Industry-Specific Challenges We Handle

The deal-breakers we've seen — and how we address each one.

PIP Cost

Franchise PIPs (Property Improvement Plans) often $500K–$3M. Disclose and price into deal.

Real-Estate Cap Rate

Hotel cap rates: Limited service (Holiday Inn Express, etc.) 9–11%, Full service 8–10%, Luxury 6–9%. Local market matters.

Liquor License Transfer

If hotel has bar/restaurant, BC LCRB transfer adds 90 days.

What We Play Up in Your Marketing

These are the value drivers that move hotels buyers from interest to LOI.

Recently completed PIP (no immediate capex)
Strong RevPAR trend (3-year growth)
Franchise transferable to qualified buyer
Documented management team
Strong location with growth visibility
Multi-channel booking (OTAs, direct, corporate)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sector-specific questions hotels owners ask.

Ready to Sell Your Hotels Business?

Confidential, no-obligation conversation. Tell us about your business, your timeline, and your goals. We'll respond with a written engagement proposal within 24 hours.