Separate revenue channels
Show POS, delivery-platform and catering revenue for the same periods. Explain overlap and reconcile deposits so revenue is not counted twice.
Sell a restaurant in British Columbia
Sell Your BC Restaurant with a Confidential Plan
Prepare the financial, lease, equipment and operating story before marketing begins, then release sensitive information through a buyer-qualification and NDA process shaped around your confidentiality needs.
Start with a private conversation.
Share your business category, city and timing. Financial records can follow through an agreed private process.
Local market guidance
Restaurant buyers need a clear, supportable operating picture.
A restaurant sale is easier to evaluate when the seller can connect POS activity with bank deposits, tax filings, delivery platforms and financial statements. A complete package should also explain the lease, equipment, staffing, permits, liquor licensing, franchise obligations and the owner’s role.
Harry helps BC restaurant owners decide what can be marketed publicly and what should remain protected. Buyer enquiries can be screened before names, locations or records are released, while legal and accounting advisers guide document disclosure, transaction structure and tax consequences.
SurreyVancouverLangleyDeltaNew WestminsterCoquitlamAbbotsfordFraser Valley
Prepare your restaurant for a sale
Explain the business a buyer will actually take over.
Build one consistent package for your broker, accountant and lawyer before approving public marketing.
Show the full occupancy cost
Identify base rent, additional rent, taxes and other lease charges. Include amendments, options, assignment terms and any demolition provisions.
Document operating obligations
Separate owned and leased equipment, maintenance, staffing and franchise requirements. Identify what the buyer must apply for or obtain approval to transfer.
Plan a workable transition
Discuss the owner’s duties, training period, inventory treatment and seller-approved disclosure sequence. Record agreed terms in the transaction documents.
What to consider
Prepare the evidence buyers will test.
- POS, bank, tax, delivery, payroll and financial records by consistent period
- Lease, additional rent, options, assignment terms and landlord requirements
- Equipment list, ownership, condition, maintenance and material licences or permits
- Staffing, owner involvement, recipes, suppliers, training and transition plan
A practical process
Move from preparation to a controlled market process.
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Discuss timing, confidentiality, financial history and the desired transition.
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Organize the marketing position and supporting records with professional advisers.
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Qualify prospects and release protected information through the agreed NDA process.
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Coordinate offers, due diligence, landlord or franchisor steps and closing professionals.
Local professional
Work directly with Harry Khosa PREC*.
Harry is a REALTOR® | Business Sales Specialist working with business buyers, sellers and commercial real estate clients across Surrey, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley through SRS Panorama Realty.
200 - 12992 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6
Practical guidance
Research before you commit.
Use Harry’s focused guides to prepare your questions, documents and due-diligence plan.
Restaurant seller document checklistPrepare revenue records, expenses, lease documents, equipment and transfer information.How buyers verify salesUnderstand the reconciliation buyers and their accountants may request.Current Surrey restaurant listingsSee how authorized public information helps buyers narrow their search.Current Vancouver business listingsReview public opportunities while keeping confidential records controlled.
Verify current requirements
Official resources
Use these public sources as a starting point, then confirm transaction-specific requirements with the responsible authority and qualified advisers.
Confidential consultation
Request a private restaurant-sale consultation.
Share the city, concept, years in operation and preferred timing. Harry will respond directly and confidentially.
Call 778-558-9745Frequently asked questions
Useful answers before you begin.
Can I market my restaurant without publishing its name?
Yes. Public marketing can limit the name, exact location and sensitive operating details, with identifying information released only to qualified prospects through an NDA process.
What records should a restaurant seller prepare?
Common records include POS reports, bank deposits, tax filings, delivery statements, payroll, financial statements, lease documents, equipment lists and support for owner-specific adjustments.
When should the landlord or franchisor be contacted?
The right timing depends on the lease, franchise documents and transaction strategy. Review the requirements with qualified legal advisers before making commitments or contacting third parties.