Sell Your Wholesale Business in Canada
Wholesale and distribution businesses sell at moderate multiples (3x–5x EBITDA) with strong PE interest. Specialty distribution (industrial, medical, foodservice) commands premium multiples when supplier relationships and customer base are documented and diversified.
Why Selling a Wholesale Business Is Different
Generic business brokers handle this wrong. These are the specific challenges in your sector.
What Sophisticated Wholesale Buyers Look For
Build these into your business 12–24 months before listing, and your multiple rises 1–3 turns.
Who Buys Wholesale Businesses in Canada
We've mapped the active buyer universe for your sector.
Industry-Specific Challenges We Handle
The deal-breakers we've seen — and how we address each one.
Buyers need to fund inventory + A/R at close. This often requires asset-based lending alongside the acquisition.
Exclusive distribution agreements may require supplier consent. Plan transition meetings 90 days before close.
Inventory count and valuation at close becomes a major negotiation point. Pre-close inventory clean-up improves outcome.
What We Play Up in Your Marketing
These are the value drivers that move wholesale buyers from interest to LOI.
Services Tailored for Wholesale Sales
Selling a wholesale business requires specialized advisory at every stage. These are the services most relevant to your transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sector-specific questions wholesale owners ask.
Ready to Sell Your Wholesale 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.