Wholesale & Distribution · Burnaby, BC

Sell your wholesale business in Burnaby

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.

In Burnaby: Tech corridor along Highway 1, Metrotown retail and professional services, Brentwood mid-market businesses, and a significant manufacturing base in Big Bend. Multilingual workforce and customer base.

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The Burnaby market for wholesale sales

Premier trades market in BC. PE consolidators actively buying HVAC, electrical, mechanical. Strong tech-buyer presence.

Metrotown, Brentwood, and Lougheed are Metro Vancouver's most active commercial corridors. Burnaby HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades attract strong PE-backed consolidator interest.

What buyers want in a wholesale business

  • Diverse supplier base (no supplier > 25%)
  • Diverse customer base (no customer > 15%)
  • Long-term supplier agreements with exclusive territories
  • Modern WMS/inventory systems
  • Clean A/R aging and inventory turn (8x+)

Who buys wholesale businesses in Burnaby

Strategic acquirers (larger distributors)
PE consolidators (especially industrial / building products)
Manufacturer-acquirers (vertical integration)
International strategic acquirers

How we sell your Burnaby wholesale business

Business Valuation

Get an accurate, market-based valuation of your business — the foundation of every successful sale.

Exit Planning

Build value deliberately for the 1–5 years before sale so you exit at a premium, not a fire-sale.

Due Diligence

Manage the buyer's due diligence so it moves at our pace — not theirs.

Negotiation

Price is one variable. Terms — earn-outs, working capital, indemnity, escrow — often matter more.

Buy-Side

Find and acquire the right business — without overpaying.

Deal Financing

Help buyers structure financing so deals actually close.

Frequently asked questions

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Thinking of selling your Burnaby wholesale business?

Start with a confidential valuation and an honest read on what it could be worth in today's Burnaby market.

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