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No. Confidentiality is handled carefully throughout the process — marketing materials are anonymized, and prospective buyers sign an NDA before any identifying details are shared. You control who finds out, and when.

It varies by business type, size, and market conditions, but most sales take a few months from listing to close. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand your specific situation.

We look at your financials (typically the last two to three years), industry-standard valuation multiples for your sector, comparable recent sales, and the real value of your lease, equipment, and goodwill. It's not a generic formula — we factor in what's actually driving your profitability. The Free Valuation above is exactly where this starts.

In an asset sale, the buyer purchases the business's assets — equipment, inventory, lease, brand — while you retain the corporation; most small business and franchise sales work this way. In a share sale, the buyer purchases the corporation itself, including its history and liabilities. We'll walk you through which structure fits, alongside your accountant.

Clean financials make the process faster and help buyers move with confidence, but it's not a requirement to have a first conversation. If your books need cleanup, we can point you toward resources before we go to market.

It depends on the deal structure and the buyer's plans — something we discuss upfront so you can protect the people who helped you build the business. Many buyers, especially in franchise and restaurant transitions, want to retain trained staff.

Yes — for many retail and restaurant sales, the lease is the single most important piece of the deal. We work directly with landlords on lease assignments or renewals so your buyer inherits a workable occupancy cost and term, not just a business changing hands.

An existing independent business gives you cash flow and customers from day one, but no built-in system. A franchise gives you a proven system and support, with less flexibility and ongoing fees. Starting from scratch gives you full control, but the highest risk and slowest path to profitability. We'll help you weigh these against your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline.

Yes — this is one of the areas we work in most. We'll help you evaluate franchise disclosure documents, territory availability, total investment required, and whether a given brand's model fits your background, even as a first-time owner.

We review financials, lease terms, and the seller's reason for selling before presenting an opportunity, so you're not spending time on a business that won't hold up to due diligence. We'd rather flag a red flag early than let you find it after you've committed.

It varies widely by industry and size, but plan for the purchase price plus working capital to get through the first few months. Franchises typically set a minimum liquid capital and net worth requirement on top of the initial franchise fee. We'll help you understand what's realistic for your target range before you start looking.

Yes — most buyers use a mix of personal capital, a bank or BDC loan, and sometimes vendor financing, where the seller carries a portion of the price. Established franchise brands often have existing lender relationships that streamline approval. We can point you toward financing options as part of the process.

Beyond the financials, review the lease terms and remaining length, supplier contracts, staff turnover, why the seller is really selling, and any pending legal or regulatory issues. This is where having an experienced broker and your own accountant matters most — we help you know what's normal for the industry versus a genuine red flag.

Yes — under Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act, franchisors must give prospective franchisees a Franchise Disclosure Document at least 14 days before you sign any agreement or pay any money, whichever comes first. It covers the franchisor's financials, litigation history, fees, and territory rights. We strongly recommend having a franchise lawyer review it with you.

Yes, most business sales include a reasonable non-compete for the seller — usually a defined radius and time period — so you're not competing against the person who just sold you their customer base. We help negotiate terms that are fair and enforceable for both sides.

This varies by brand, but commonly includes initial training, marketing support, supplier relationships, and operational systems, funded through an ongoing royalty and marketing fee. We'll help you understand what's included versus what's an added cost before you commit to a specific franchise.

The free valuation and initial conversation cost you nothing, and there's no upfront fee to list your business or start a search. For a completed sale or lease, compensation is commission-based and only paid on a successful closing — we'll walk through the specifics before you commit to anything.

To start, just your goals and a general picture of the business — type, revenue range, and timeline. If you move forward, we'll go deeper into financials, lease terms, and operations.

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a non-binding document outlining the proposed price, terms, and timeline once a buyer is serious — it sets the framework before lawyers draft the purchase agreement and due diligence begins. We help negotiate the LOI so both sides are aligned before spending money on legal and accounting work.

You'll want your own lawyer and accountant for the transaction itself — we're not a substitute for either. We regularly work alongside business lawyers and accountants across Ontario and can point you toward trusted professionals if you don't already have one.

Our focus is the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario, but reach out regardless of location — if it's not a fit, we'll be upfront about it.