Question 1

How much is my convenience store worth?

Accepted Answer

Typical convenience store businesses sell at 2–3.5× SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) for smaller deals, or 3.5–5.5× EBITDA for larger transactions. Actual valuation depends on customer concentration, growth rate, owner dependency, and market timing.

Question 2

How long does it take to sell a convenience store?

Accepted Answer

Most convenience store sales close in 4–8 months from kickoff to closing. Preparation and valuation: 2-4 weeks. Marketing and buyer vetting: 8-16 weeks. Due diligence: 6-10 weeks. Closing: 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

Who buys convenience stores in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Typical buyer types include: Owner-operators (often new immigrants); Multi-store operators; Couche-Tard / Petro-Canada. SAZ has direct relationships with buyers in each category and targets only those that fit your specific business.

Question 4

What's most important in due diligence for a convenience store?

Accepted Answer

Buyers focus heavily on: License transferability; Lease assignment; Inventory turn. SAZ pre-diligences these areas before listing — surprises in DD kill deals or compress price.

Question 5

What drives valuation for convenience stores?

Accepted Answer

Key value drivers in this industry: Location/foot traffic; Lottery commission; Tobacco/lottery licenses; Gas pumps (if applicable). SAZ positions your business to maximize these in the CIM and buyer conversations.

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