Business Exchange British Columbia Edition

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JANUARY 21, 2011 - FEBRUARY 17, 2011

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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

? Over 30 Locations and Growing

Zelko Miokovic, Associate Broker Tel:

250 479-3333

? Potential for a 6 figure income ? Includes Training and

#103 - 4400 Chatterton Way Victoria, BC V8X 5J2

Fax: 250 479-3565

? Only $24,500 ? Low Overhead

On Going Support

18.29 Acres w/ Business, & 3,200 sf Rancher $1,399,900

HOME INSPECTION FRANCHISES AVAILABLE

Operating as "Butterfly World and Gardens" incl. gift shop, concessions area, 11,000 sf greenhouses. Opportunity to add on to the existing business: Garden Centre, fruit & vegetable market, nursery, or rent the commercial part, enjoy the beautiful house, let the Tenant pay your mortgage. Major hwy to Tofino (3 road frontages), minutes to Qualicum Beach. Subdivision potential.

www.nature-world.com

1-800-550-1533 www.CanadianResidential.com

info@zelkorealestate.com

For more photos, please email Zelko.

BE IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF

FRANCHISE AVAILABLE WITH LEADING NATIONAL NEWSTAND RETAILER ! Lougheed Mall

Available For Sale ! New Westminster

Skytrain Station SOLD ! Nanaimo Skytrain

Station store SOLD

JEREMY TOWNING Phone: 604.617.4860 jeremy@internationalnewswest.ca

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

MANSOOR BROTHERS ENTERPRISES INC.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER DEBIT MACHINES AT

$9.99* / MONTH. Our Lowest Approved Rate

For more information & franchise please contact

CALL: 1-866-667-1377 • www.mbeatm.com * C O N D I T I O N S A P P LY / L I M I T E D Q U A N T I T Y

MR MIKES® is founded on one belief - that a great steak is not a privilege. It’s a right. For Franchising information contact: Rick Villalpando at 604.536.4111 or rvillalpando@rammp.net

Our plans are to open 30 new restaurants in Western Canada over the next 5 years - bringing

STEAK TO THE PEOPLE

For Advertising Information, Please Call 1-877-337-1188


Selling Businesses Is Our ONLY Business!

Orville Wright "The British Columbia Business Broker"

BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN BUSINESSES FOR SALE BUSINESSES FOR SALE Buy 1 . . . Buy 2 . . . Buy all 3 North Vancouver locations. Complete information on these very profitable franchises is available on our Web Site. PRICE: CALL ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

Established Natural Pet Food Store in prime Okanagan location. No experience necessary as the seller will provide full operational training. A GREAT FAMILY BUSINESS!

PRICE: $165,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

This well established and very profitable business has been growing with the Northern Interior town of Smithers, BC for 30 years. Outstanding potential for continued growth!

This is your opportunity to acquire a major brand motorcycle and ATV dealership in Kelowna. Outstanding potential for continued growth!

PRICE $1,500,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $475,000+

PRICE: $560,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $123,000 +

Well established and very profitable Business-To-Business services. Scalable and fully relocatable. No industry experience necessary as full training in included.

Major door and window manufacturing business with patented products. Profitable now and positioned for major growth in both domestic and export markets.

PRICE: $199,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $113,000

This is your opportunity to own a very unique native art gallery and gift store in Britannia Beach, one of the most desirable areas of British Columbia. PRICE $200,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $42,000+

This very popular tourist attraction is served by every major cruise line taking passengers to Alaska. Profitable now and growing every season! PRICE: $1,000,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

PRICE: $750,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $100,000 +

This business is the premier exterior finishing and deck building business in the Okanagan Valley. Very profitable now and positioned for significant growth! PRICE: $1,400,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $580,000 +

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE: ­ Business Valuations ­ Pre-Sale Due Diligence ­ Pre-Purchase Due Diligence VISIT:

This is an unprecedented opportunity to train to become a Certified Business Broker and an Affiliate of Global Business Brokers International. Opportunities are available to qualified individuals in the Greater Vancouver Area and on Vancouver Island. Please take a look at the www.GlobalBusinessBrokersInstitute.com Web Site to view the qualifications and then contact Orville Wright for full information.

For full information on these listings and many more, contact Orville Wright, “The British Columbia Business Broker” at: 888-689-2378 or visit the Web Site at:

www.BritishColumbiaBusinessBroker.com


604.781.0318 www.karincheng.com Email: karincheng@shaw.ca

Don't miss this great investment property right on the waterfront/seawall in downtown Vancouver. Close by convention centers, famous hotel, commercial buildings and expensive condos. Price includes 2 units total 2,225 sf. Currently running as a high end coffee shop with liquor license. Long term lease. Seller motivated. Try your offer.

Waterfront Commercial Property With Good Tenant On Long Lease. Close By Convention Center, Famous Hotels, Office Buildings, High-End Condos. Great Potential For Further Value Appreciation. Motivated Seller. PRICE REDUCED

8% CAP INVESTMENT PROPERTY Steady income property in Port Coquitlam. Owner spent $160,000 to renovate this 3,052sft property into an established music rehearsal studio for rent to famous local bands. Has 6 soundproofed rooms for monthly and hourly rentals, 2 full bathrooms, office, reception, TV lounge, and full kitchen. Great investment!

FAMOUS CAFE IN UNBEATABLE LOCATION

Vancouver Famous Café/Desert on busy W.Broadway intersection. High visibility, High foot traffic Beautiful deco,1500sf. 48 seats with liquor license. Can be changed to other cuisine. Potential for further growth.

I HAVE BUYERS I have Buyers looking for restaurants, coffee shops, and other profitable business opportunities in Richmond and Vancouver Downtown. Please call me if you want to sell your business. Service in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese and English.

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Profitable European fine-dining restaurant near Aberdeen Mall in Richmond. Over $200K spent on beautiful decor. Licensed for 50 seats, has full liquor license.

ROBSON LOTTO/SMOKE SHOP Busy Franchise Convenience Store/Lottery/Smoke Shop in Downtown Vancouver. Lots of foot traffic in this prime Robson Street. location...tourists, locals and students. Established for 10 years. Easy to run, one man turnkey operation.

ATTRACTIVELY-PRICED FAST FOOD FRANCHISE Popular BBQ fast food franchise in major west Vancouver shopping mall. Corner location with high visibility. Lots of potential for further revenue growth. Owner will train. Try your offer!

Vancouver High Traffic Location. Surrounded by many medical & commercial buildings. 45 seats, regular clientele. Potential for further business growth! Seller motivated.

Turnkey business in Vancouver. Seller wants to retire after 12 years . Price includes all equipment, fixtures, inventory, and training. Good opportunity to start your own business.

POPULAR PIZZA FRANCHISE RESTAURANT Famous pizza franchise in very popular Richmond shopping center. Beautiful modern decoration with 50 seats and lots of parking. Growth potential. Don't miss!

RICHMOND STEAK & PIZZA RESTAURANT Very prime central location, surrounded by hotels, commercial and residential buildings. This restaurant is famous for its pizza, steak and pasta. Lots of take out business also! Almost 4000 sqft with ample parking. Full liquor license. Further growth potential for the right owner.


ORGANIZATION IMPROVEMENT TURNING AROUND NEGATIVE ATTITUDES BACAL & ASSOCIATES

A FEW MORE

QUICK TIPS 1. Hold a strategic planning session to focus on a positive future (but make sure it is well facilitated). 2. Encourage staff to find creative ways to make the work environment more enjoyable. 3. Encourage staff to be involved in decision-making and delegate where possible. 4. Introduce a "work-smart" program to dehassle the workplace.

At one time or another, organizations develop an over-abundance of "negative energy" or attitudes. Sometimes they can be linked to organizational trauma, like down-sizing, budget restraints or workload increases, but sometimes they evolve over time with no apparent triggering event. The negative organization is characterized by increased complaining, a focus on reasons why things can't be done, and what seems to be a lack of hope that things will get better. It feels like the organization in stuck in treacle. And, it's contagious. Negativism can affect even the most positive employees. What can you do? Based on an article by Arthur Beck and Ellis Hillmar, professors in organization development at University of Richmond, we suggest the following: Model Positive Behavior It is obvious that if management is walking negative and talking in a negative way, staff will follow. Don't do it. More than that, take a positive approach with staff by showing confidence in their abilities. Expect a lot, support staff, hold them accountable, confront them and be clear and honest. Set standards for your own work and relations with employees, and work towards meeting them to set an example of positive behaviour. Acknowledge Negativity You can't ignore negativity and expect it to go away. If you do not acknowledge it, then staff will feel that you are out of touch, and will not be confident in your abilities. Acknowledge the frustration negative feelings, and do not try to convince the person or people that they shouldn't have their negative feelings. However, when acknowledging employees' negative feelings, try asking for suggestions regarding what to do about them. Look For And Identify The Positives In All Situations Sometimes we forget to find positives. When an employee makes an impractical solution, we are quick to dismiss the idea. We should be identifying the effort while gently discussing the idea. Look for small victories, and talk about them. Turning a negative organization into a positive one is a result of thousands of little actions. Give Positive Recognition Often Pretty straight-forward. Provide positive recognition as soon as you find out about good performance. Do not couple positive strokes with suggestions for improvement. Separate them. Combining them devalues the recognition for many people. Refrain From Collusion On Negativity It is easy to get caught in the general complaining and bitching, particularly in informal discussions. When faced with negative conversations, consider changing the subject, comment on the negative content ("Let's talk about something more pleasant"), or ask what can be done about the situation (move from negative to positive slant Conclusion It is not uncommon for organizations to go through periods of negativity. Managers play important roles in determining if that negativity will increase, or whether the trough is relatively short. Above all, remember that it is the little things that you do, day in and day out, that make the difference.


FURNITURE HARDWARE DISTRIBUTION

Find Your Future!

HUGE GROWTH POTENTIAL and RARE OPPORTUNITY

Comfort Keepers® senior care franchise is a rare business opportunity. This leading national brand providing in-home senior care combines exceptional growth potential with both the financial and feel-good rewards unique to a business dedicated to caring for others.

Furniture That Moves Providing Solutions for unique Space-Saving and Functional Furniture. (Hardware Only). Price: $99 000.00 plus Inventory

For More Info:

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To learn more, call Wayne Maillet at 604-941-4361 Or e-mail us at: waynemaillet@comfortkeepers.ca

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HOME INSPECTIONS AS A CAREER

Ever Wonder? n How much Home Inspectors make? n What’s involved in becoming one? n Why the demand is so great? n Why not you?


Sutton-Group West Coast Realty Office: 604-714-1700

DOUGLAS LEE

Direct: 604-328-9021 Email: info@douglaslee.ca www.douglaslee.ca

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NEWLY ESTABLISHED CONVENIENCE STORE In new shopping plaza with residential/commercial/ industrial. Spacious layout with lots of potential to grow. Steps away from Ironwood Mall, Steveston Library, BMO, Richmond Readers's & Original Joe's, all in the same plaza.

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VIDEO/DVD RENTAL STORE Video/Dvd Rental Store. Selection of new films, foreign films, etc. Established for many years, good lease in place, close to Starbucks, grocery store, drug store, and shopping. # 4428 DUNBAR ST, VANCOUVER NEW STRIP MALL In high traffic location! 100% leased with BCAA as anchor tenant, McGavens Bread and other solid, long term tenants. 8 store fronts in total. 65 parking stalls. Trouble-free investment property! #45428 LUCKAKUCK WY, CHILLAWACK GROCERY STORE Great opportunity in prime waterfront location on Marine Dr. This has it all and is a great business opportunity with an excellent lease! $1461.10 incl. triple net! List price includes all the inventory, stock & Equipment. Very easy to show!

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DAIRY QUEEN/ORANGE JULIUS Rare opportunity! Dairy Queen/Orange Julius franchise operating in busy street level exposed location in the heart of Dunbar! Great business opportunity with established, profitable cash flow, long term lease, low labor costs, great profit margins! A gold mine!

# 3380 DUNBAR ST, VANCOUVER


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Call us at ? Dealership Privileges ? 24/7 Customer Support ? Franchise Fee From $19,000 ? Sales Training And Technical Support

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RELEASE THE HOUNDS Net profits over $150K/year this very successful dog walking/training business with retail space is looking for an animal lover to takeover operations. Training and financing provided OAC.

349,000

EDO JAPAN

149,000 Fantastic opportunity to purchase a less than one year old franchise location that is already turninga profit. Owner very motivated to sell. Financing in place for qualified buyer.

BLENZ COFFEE

489,000 Great Entertainment District Location, fully renovated with almost 10 years left on lease. This store is beautiful and set to make Huge gains in sales and profits.

BOOSTER JUICE

BEAN AROUND THE WORLD

219,000 Almost new Booster Juice location. High traffic area close to the beach. Very easy to operate. Full training provided.

198,500 Very profitable owner/operator cafĂŠ in very busy area. Newly renovated with 5 years of strong sales.

MADE IN THE SHADE BLINDS KINESIOLOGISTS

79,000 Very large franchise area (Chilliwack - Whistler) with lots of room to expand the business and no franchise fees. Currently making the owners over $50K/year with part time work. Full vendor financing available.

69,000 Personal training and physiotherapy clinic with low overhead and a great high traffic facility. Equipment, name, website (www.kinesiologists.ca) and contracts included in asking price

Royalty Group Realty 1057 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3


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Central Realty

Cell: 604.803.1559 Email: frankpupo@hotmail.com TACO DEL MAR LANGLEY

70-SEAT WITH PATIO LOUNGE CACTUS CLUB

ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE 62 SEAT RESTAURANT

52 SEAT COFFEE SHOP IN HIGH QUALITY OFFICE BUILDING

#1 Quick Service 25 Seat Franchise Restaurant in High Traffic Willoughby Shopping Centre!! Anchor Tenants include Walmart, Save-on Foods, Best Buy, London Drugs. Rent is $3,900/MO with HST! Taco Del Mar has been Purchased by SUBWAY Parent Company meaning Superior Management and Superior Support. Priced for Quick Sale! Great Business Opportunity!

Earles-style Restaurant at Burnaby Golf Centre! Low Lease Rate of $2,500/month + HST including all taxes, utilities, garbage & cable! Fully equipped kitchen! Huge parking lot! Great for sporting events & private parties. Great opportunity!

with 20 Seats Patio in Prime Downtown Corner Location near Water Grossing $1.2 Million in Sales!! Liquor License good till 2am Friday & Saturday! Lease Rate is $13,000/MO! Great Opportunity!!

Serving Soups, Sandwiches, all Coffees including Specialty Coffees and Desserts! Great Leasehold improvements with Quality Furnishings & High Quality Equipment throughout! Open 6 Days/Week Mon-Sat 5:00am - 5:00pm. Huge Potential for Catering throughout area! Lease Rate is $5,818.22/mth including HST! Great Opportunity!

$119,000

$148,000

$299,000

PROFITABLE WHOLESALE BAKERY

CAFÉ GELATO SHOP

SPECIALITY CREPE CAFÉ BAKERY IN KITSILANO

NEW QUICK SERVICE "SURF AND TURF RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY!

Profitable Wholesale Bakery in Port Coquitlam. Near all major transportation and highway routes! Gross Sales are $25,000/month with Low Lease Rate of $1,400/month and there are 4 full-time employees working as well. Great opportunity!

Café Gelato shop in prime Highgate Mall with 12 seats inside + patio seating! Very profitable! Rent is $2,500/mo including HST with 4 years left + 5 year option! First class operation! Best equipment! Great opportunity!

In Prime Kitsilano! Established 14 Years! Open 6 Days/Week! Lease Rate is $4,250/MO with HST and there is 3 1/2 Years Left + 5 Year Option! Great Kitchen - Perfect for adding Catering! Great Opportunity!

Healthy Fresh Grill concept Restaurant supports local vendors-only meat is bought by specified vendor!! There is a License Agreement which requires 3% of Sales for Advertising but NO ROYALTIES!!! Lease Rate is $4,500 / MO - HST with 5 years +5 years options for 1175 sq.ft. of space!! More locations coming!!

$148,000

$185,000

$149,000

$250,000

$98,000

CONSIGNMENT FASHION RETAIL BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN SEAT PROFITABLE MAGIC56CUTS LICENSED 78 SEAT +14 SEATFRANCHISE PATIO RESTAURANT RESTAURANT IN KERRISDALE ON COMMERCIAL DRIVE

LICENSED 56 SEAT RESTAURANT

On Prime Commercial Drive!! Extremely Profitable!! Lease Rate is $4,822/MO with 4 1/2 Years Left + 5 Year Option. Open 7 D a y s / We e k . G r e a t O p p o r t u n i t y ! ! Confidentiality Please.

Profitable style Magic Mansion, Cuts franchise Heritage rich inestablished 25 years! There 7 cutting Craftsman woodwork, in are downtown chairs + 3 washing separate Chilliwack!! Liquor chairs license+ good till laundry rooms! Royalties gardens are 7% onand net 1:00am! Impeccable sales! Open 6 days/week - can be 7 days!! landscaping!! Known for hosting many Lease rate is $3,000/mo with 2-1/2 years weddings, social functions, private lease!

On Prime W 41st & West Boulevard Location!! Recently Renovated! Huge Fully Equipped Kitchen with Walk-In Cooler & Walk-In Freezer! Lease Rate is $12,500 + HST! Priced for Quick Sale! Great Neighbourhood! Great Opportunity! Must be Sold!

Licensed 56 Seat Restaurant near Main St area!!! Nice Modern Dining Room with Bar! Beautiful Newer Modern Kitchen with Walkin Cooler! Great Lease Rate of $4,850/MO + HST with 3 Left + 5 Year Option. All Buyers must sign a confidentiality agreement. Great Opportunity!!

$98,000

$52,500

$78,000

$249,500

RETAIL BAKERY DELI & MANUFACTURING FACILITY

RICKY'S ALL DAY GRILL FRANCHISE RESTAURANT

RETAIL HOME & CONVENIENCE STORE GARDEN STORE

LICENSED 160 SEAT PUB INCLUDES OVER 5,000 SQ.FT. STRATA PROPERTY!

Retail Bakery Deli & Manufacturing Facility including 3,231 SqFt Strata Unit grossing over $400K in Sales/Year! The premises is a Fully Equipped Bakery in back complete with Deli Retail in Front. All showings are by appointment please.

Great Downtown Core Corner! Extensively Renovated in past 3 Years! Licensed for 82 Seats Inside Plus 34 Seat Patio! Low Lease Rate of $7,589.19/Month + HST and total of 16 1/2 Years Left on the Lease!!! Owner Manager Operator working Hands On can easily Net Over $100,000/Year!!!

Retail Home & Garden Store located in high-traffic Convenience Store in Prime High Traffic Granville Island! Great opportunity for decorators! North Burnaby Hastings & Gilmore Gross Sales of $650K-$700K in Sales. Rent is Location!!! Daily Sales are $500/Day with approximately $9,000/month including GST! Open Low Lease 7 Rate of $1,450/MO including 10AM-6PM, Days/Week! Great opportunity! HST with 1/2take Years 5 Year Option! Open Perfect time2 to over+ this profitable business 6 Days/Week, butGames. can be Days! Great before 2010 Winter All 7 Showings before Opportunity! 9:30AM, By Appointment Please.

160 SEAT LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENSE!! Fully equipped Kitchen with separate Prep area with Walk-In Cooler & Freezer! Great Potential for Patio Seating! Great leash hold Improvements! Recently Renovated! Lots of Parking! Property is in Great Condition and well Managed with Low Strata Fees!

$898,000

$349,000

$129,000 $30,000

$1,075,000

LICENSED 60 SEAT RESTAURANT

FAST FOOD TAKE-OUT

ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE LICENSED 51 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH 8 SEAT PATIO

LICENSED 50 SEAT WITH 28 SEAT PATIO FRANCHISE RESTAURANT

Fast Food Take-Out in Busy Harbour Centre Mall Food Court!! Rent is $3,500/mo including HST, utilities, garbage & canopy cleaning!! Open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat! Menu may change with landlord approval. Great opportunity!!

Prime West Side Location operating evenings only! Low Lease Rate of $4,100/MO including HST - includes 2 Bedroom Suite Upstairs! Potential to increase Seating Capacity Upstairs which would be great for Private Parties. Impeccably Clean!! Nice Bar!! Great Opportunity! Confidentiality is a Must. All showings by appointment please.

Licensed 50 Seat with 28 Seat Patio Franchise Restaurant in Prime Whiterock Location!! Great Franchise with superior Support! Long Lease! Seller Financing Available! Great Franchise Opportunity!!

$38,000

$48,000

$158,000

CONVENIENCE STORE ON PRIME ROBSON ST

FRANCHISE 132 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH PATIO PLUS 3 BANQUET HALLS

LONG ESTABLISEHD IATA TRAVEL AGENCY

RESTAURANT & BAR STYLE RESTAURANT IN PRIME YALETOWN LOCATION

Anchored to Westin Grand Hotel!! Daily Sales are $700/DAY!! Open 7 Days/WEEK! Lease Rate is $3,600/MO + HST including Utilities with 4 1/2 Years Left + 5 Year Option!! Owner Operator can Net $3,000/MO ++!!! Great Oportunity!!

Plus 3 Banquet Halls Anchored to Flagship Hotel in Mission! Restaurant is approximately 5,000 sq.ft. + 12,000 sq.ft. in Banquet Halls. Plus Rooftop Patio!! Exclusively on food for Hotel. Leasehold improvements for Restaurant are First Class with no expense spared. Large gourmet Chefs kitchen equipped to service Restaurant, Hotel and Banquet Halls for all occasions!

approaching approximately $700,000 in Sales! Great Concept! New 5 Year Lease with 5 Year Option - Just Signed at $7,800/MO! Absolutely First Class Operation! Impeccable Leasehold Improvements! Great Bar! Potential to have a Private Patio! Great Opportunity! All Interested Parties must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

$28,000

Sales of over $2.4 Million in Sales with Proven Potential of Over 3.3 Million in sales!! Fully staffed! Established over 30 years! Requires $35,000 Letter of Credit Bond for IATA & $15,000 Bond for BC Registrar of Travel. Business must be relocated. Great Opportunity!

$450,000

$98,000

$350,000

BAR STYLE RESTAURANT WITH PATIO IN KITSILANO!

LONG ESTABLISHED WINDOW AND GUTTER CLEANING BUSINESS!!

ESTABLISHED MEAT MARKET DELI

HIGH INCOME BAKERY DELI CAFÉ

Bar Style Restaurant in Prime Corner Location in Kitsilano with 2 Patios Netting $200K for Owner Operator!! Liquor License till 2:00AM, Sundays Midnight! Great Lease Rate with 3 Years Left + 5 Year Option!! Great Opportunity!

Cleans Windows & Gutters for Commercial and Residential Buildings! Nets $50,000/Year for Owner! Great Client Base! Huge Potential to Expand! Seller Relocating!!

Established Meat Market Deli with Excellent Income in Prime Burnaby Location! Great for Family!! Open Mon Sat 9am-6pm. Low Lease Rate of $1,900/MO! Great Opportunity! Confidentiality Please.

With approximately $130K Net to Owner in Prime High Traffic Location with Wholesale Accounts!! Open 7 days/week 8am-6pm! Great Opportunity!!

Licensed 60 seat restaurant in Prime Downtown Squamish near Waterfront! Liquor License good from 9:00 am to 12 midnight! Fully vented kitchen!! Rent is $2,633/mo including HST with 4 years left + 5 year option!! Plenty of street parking!

$499,000

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$400,000

$309,900

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Mikael Tang Cell: 778.549.8882

MAUREEN CHAN

Sales Associate

? Bean Around The World

NEW LISTING

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WESTSIDE - KERRISDALE ? Prime Kerrisdale location

with great street exposure ? 3 individual offices (each with

BUSY COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR SALE WESTSIDE - KERRISDALE ? Busy corner of West 45th & West Boulevard ? 5 years new building ? Great street exposure ? 5 year lease with option for another 5 years ? Presently a beauty parlor and spa outlet ? Gross rent $3,699/month ? High end renovation & gorgeous inside

$2,000 + HST ”GOOD INCOME RETURN”

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WEST COAST REALTY OFFICE: 604-257-8888

CELL: 604-716-9898 - DAL @ SUTTON.COM Are you finding it difficult to find a business and correctly review businesses to see if it's the right opportunity for you? Call me today and learn how working with a Buyer's agent can benefit you by getting you the expertise and advice you need to choose the right business. I have access to all businesses listed on MLS® and to exclusive listings which are not available on MLS® or advertised publically. Here are just some of the exclusive or private listings that I could provide you access to as a Buyer's agent:

NEW VANCOUVER NIGHT CLUB SEEKING PARTNER

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BEAUTY SALON & SPA FOR SALE

intersection on Main ST (Mt Pleasant Area) ? Additional space for vegetarian bakery rented $500/Mo (Vegan Pastry) ? Be your own BOSS !! ? $1200+ income daily ? Perfect for New Immigrants

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New 7000 sf Night club and Lounge with liquor primary 275 capacity opening in prime downtown Vancouver location. Current owner seeking investor or partner for $450,000 to build this night club with him. Current owner already investing $250,000, long lease with stunning lease rate, and current owner has previously run a successful night club which sold for approx 400% profit. Business plan is available. You can be hands on or silent partner.

$778,000

FRANCHISE COFFEE SHOP Excellent Vancouver location, approx $2000 daily sales, approx 20% ROI net profit per year, long lease, and fully renovated location.

FRANCHISE SUB SANDWICH SHOP FOR SALE Downtown Vancouver location, newly developed area with strong growth potential, approx $1500 daily sales, and long lease.

FRANCHISE SUB SANDWICH SHOP FOR SALE North Vancouver location, location with lots of foot traffic, approx $1000 daily sales, and long lease.

BURNABY CONVENIENCE STORE $100,000 - Good location in strip mall in Burnaby. Daily sales range from $1000 - $1500 a day, approximate 40% ROI net profit per year, and long lease. Plus access to other publicly available business listings such as Fresh Slice, Quizno's, Vera's Burger, Dairy Queen, Convenience stores, Hotels, Motels, and Gas stations.

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TSAWWASSEN, $119,900

ThunderBird Estates” at Harrison Hot Springs Lake. Craftsman built 2000SF home boasts great room concept with floor to ceiling views of lake & gorgeous mountains. Huge wrap around deck, private back yard with built in BBQ & Fireplace & magnificent waterfall. Start as a vacation home & retire happily ever after here.

“Colonial Style Country Beauty” on 4.63 Acre near Gloucester Industrial Estates. Two road frontage with Great development potential. 3915 SF home boasts 5bdrm, 4baths, 4 fireplaces, living room with 20' high vaulted ceiling, Chef kitchen, detached double garage, 44'x40' barn, Electronic security gates, peaceful & nature setting. Super Investment for your dollar!

5 Acres in Willoughby Heights next to Development area. Property has 1665 SF house, 59'x53' Barn & 50'x90' in door riding ring Property currently rented. Excellent holding property

Busy Hair Salon in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Over 30 years in business. 988 SF. 10 Hari stations, 8 dryers, Hydraulic chairs & nail station. Upscale modern décor & newer fixtures. Money making business. Don't miss out this fantastic opportunities!

INDUSTRIAL CAFÉ

INDUSTRIAL FOR SALE

ICE CREAM PARLOUR

GROCERY & GAS STATION

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS $699,000

SOLD LANGLEY $249,000

LANGLEY, $2,100,000

MAPLE RIDGE - $299,900

GALIANO ISLAND - $1,700,000

“Industrial Sports Café” located in busy Sports Complex. 2200 SF. 60 seating. Full kitchen. Top of the line equipment. Great built-in clientele. Good lease. Serves breakfast & lunch. Open 7days/week(7am3pm). Easy to run. Don't miss out this money making business!

Free standing Industrial building for sale in Langley City. ½ acre lot, 9253SF Building, 25' high ceiling, 5 bays with overhead door, fully sprinklered, 400+ Amps power. Vacant. Great to set up manufacturing business. SHARE SALE ONLY.

“Marina’s Gelato”, the best Gelato in town. 2728 SF. 48 Seating. Offers over 40 delicious flavours of Gelato & sorbetto, Making all of their ice cream fresh on the premises.Place hold unlimited potential. For details contact LS.

One-Stop-Shop Grocery Store & Gas Station w/Land & Building. Only Gas Station in Galiano Island. Gross Sales over $2 mil/yr. Approx. 3,500 SqFt Bldng with 3-bdrm Owner's Suite up. 0.4 Acre of Land. Sells all grocery items, DVD & game rentals, garden centre, RAS Liquor store, camping supplies, fishing bait & tackle and Gasoline & Diesel, ATM machine, Computer based POS two-cash lane and more.

FISH AND CHIPS RESTAURANT

INDUSTRIAL CAFÉ

CANDY SHOP

SPECIALTY CAFÉ

SURREY - $89,000 Specialty Café” in Strip Mall. 996 SF. 10 Seating + patio.Serves Espresso based Coffee drinks,Sandwiches, To go sushi, ice cream & breakfast. Open 6 days/week. Built-in clientele. Easy to run. Buy yourself a Job!

TEPPANYAKI

LANGLEY - $49,900

ABBOTSFORD $49,000

Fish & Chips” Franchise Seafood Restaurant in White Rock. 2188 SF. 68 Seating. Full kitchen & liquor license. Open 7 days /week. Good income. Could purchase with or without Franchise.

Well established coffee shop in Langley City. Serves homemade Breakfast & Lunch. 1710 SF. Open 5 days/week (TuesSat, 7am-3pm), Low rent. Easy to operate. Room to grow.

“Candy Shoppe” in central Abbotsford. Belgium Chocolate factory, Making all of their variety of Chocolates. Retail & Wholesale. Also serves coffee, Ice Cream & cold drinks. 1631 SF. 13 seating. Easy to run. Seller will train. Place holds unlimited potential!

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

DOLLAR STORE

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

WHITE ROCK - $169,000

LANGLEY- $179,000

LANGLEY $1,100,000

LANGLEY $39,000

Agassiz, $289,000

Teppanyaki” Japanese Restaurant in Surrey at Fleetwood Park Village Mall. New upscale restaurant provide the best ingredient, best skilled chefs and great staff. 1856 SF. 50 Seating. 6 Iron Grills. Liquor licence. Open 6 days/week(11:30am-9pm), Sundays & Holidays closed.This new business holds great income potential.

Commercial for sale in Langley City. Fronting Logan Ave with great retail exposure. 8463 SF Lot. 7879 SF building. Zoned C2(Service Commercial Zone). Currently rented to Cabinet making business and upstairs has office & 3bdrm Apt. Great location.

2030 SF brand new dollar store in Walnut Grove. Located at corner of 88Ave/204 Street with great exposure. Surrounded by residential & commercial. Great set up Plenty of potential to increase sales. Inventory not included in purchase price

Land & Building for sale in prime downtown Agassiz, BC. Next to Chilliwack. Zoned CT2(Town Centre Commercial). 6,818 SF lot with 1,168 SF building. Tenanted. Super investment for your dollar!

HAIR SALON

DONAIR WRAP & BUGER SHOP

GREENHOUSE BUSINESS

CONVENIENCE STORE

SURREY - $79,800 “Hair Salon & Spa” in high traffic area of Guildford. 1407 SF. 8 stations, Esthetic room, Nail station. 3 stations rented for added income. Full service Hair Salon. Place holds great potential for owner operator.

MAPLE RIDGE - $49,900 DONAIR” sandwich wrap & Burger in West Central area of Maple Ridge.1000 SF. 10 Seating+Patio. Street parking plus 8 extra parking at rear. Low rent.Easy to operate. Open 6days/week & Sundays closed.

Langley $2,870,000

LANGLEY - $29,000

42000 SF complete poly & glass green house operation on 4.53 Acres of land plus 3700 SF house. Indoor Tropical & spring hanging basket operation. Wholesale only. For details contact listing realtor.

Smoke Shop style grocery store in Walnut Grove. 1100 SF. Near Commercial & Residential development.Sells grocery items, Lotto 649, drink items & flowers. Easy to run. Buy yourself a job!

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BUBBLE TEA

$69,800

SALAD BAR

$148,000

FRANCHISED ABBOTSFORD

OAKRIDGE MALL

$109,000

$50,000

16 seats Taiwanese food restaurant on Kingsway & Joyce shopping area, just next door to London Drugs with lots of parking, commercial vented kitchen, 600 sf at a gross rent approx $3,200 per month. Very stable for take-out & eat-in.

Salad Bar in Food Court at Lougheed Mall. Lots of traffic all the time. Easy to run business. NO cook, just make salad and wrap. All material is delivered. Last year sales $250,000. Owner does not need to work

Garden Fresh - a franchised salad and juice bar located in the Sevenoaks Mall Food Court. Mall is opened 7 days and owner works part time, mostly managed by staff. Clean, easy to operate with little preparation required.

Well established, fruit & Veggie Super market business on sale! Very busy location, 3000 sq rent about 6150 HST include, lease 3+5, great revenue!

ROBSON RESTAURANT

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

GROCERY STORE

RESTAURANT PROPERTY

$89,000

$688,000

High traffic Robson full commercial kitchen Mexican restaurant. 50 seats, full liquor license. 1436 sq ft. Gross rent $13,092/mo. No showing without appointment.

An excellent investment opportunity in Yaohan Centre, the most high traffic, good exposure food court in Richmond. Good tenant with triple net lease till December 2017. Must act fast, won't last!

WOKBOX LOCATIONS

SUPER MARKET VANCOUVER

$120,000

$180,000

30 seat Chinese restaurant at Port Moody or 60 seats at Newton Surrey and vancouver downtown. Fully equipped commercial kitchen & near new dining room. Rent $6500-9200, 1310-2009 sq ft, 20 year lease. 6% royalty and 3% promotion fee.

Well established, fruit & Veggie Super market business on sale! Very busy location, 3000 sq rent about 6150 HST include, lease 3+5, great revenue!

100 SEATS CHINESE

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

$180,000 Well established 100 seat Chinese restaurant at Kingsway/Rupert. Fully equipped Chinese Wok kitchen, walkin cooler/freezer and liquor license. No direct contact please.

$195,000 famous franchise Papa John's Pizza, Super location on Central Surrey, Guilford Busy! High traffic Gross rent approx $3,900 . Hurry, won't last!

JAPANESE NOODLE

$89,000

$199,000 Prime, busy Indian style Chinese food business in Surrey. High volume. Measurements approximate, buyer to verify. 02:46 AM.

Restaurant commercial strata unit for sale! Located within a plaza with good tenant-mix. Close to Kingsway and Boundary office buildings, high density area. Hotel & Safeway nearby. Great visual exposure, lots of parking.

JAPANESE BURNABY

$159,000

$72,000 Quality built 32 seat Japanese noodle restaurant on very busy location. Next to HSBC with rear parkings. Price to sell. Gross rent is $3,200.

Quality built 50 seat Japanese restaurant at Willingdon & Moscrop Plaza. Central location near Metrotown area. Fully equipped commercial kitchen & near new dining room. liquor licenced. Rent $5800 lease 2.5+ 5year options

KINGSWAY CONVENIENCE STORE VANCOUVER WEST JAPANESE

$35,000

$55,000 Convenience Store on kingsway and clark, sales 700-800/Day plus 649 ( $800-$1000/month profit) 13years same ownner ,Rent $3200 include HST and Utility.

SUSHI RESTAURANT CLOSED TO BEACH SURREY BUSY RESTAURANT COFFEE ON COMMERCIAL DR

Well estab, sushi place located on high foot traffic Kitsilano area Easy for couples operation. Lots of potential. Gross rent $2750 752 sqft Seller will provide training if needed.

$388,000

$48,000 Well established grocery store with 6/49 Lotto on E Broadway, just across from Kingsgate Mall. 18 years in business. Daily sales $600 plus Lotto. 1,000 sq ft, gross of $2,000 per month including property taxes.

16 seat liquor licensed Japanese Restaurant in heart of 6th Ave. Van! Rent $2,333. Saturday half Day & Sunday closed. 5.5 days/wk working. 16 seat liquor licence. Plse do not disturb staff. Great opportunity for this long time restaurant.

INDUSTRIAL AREA SANDWICHES CAFÉ

$38,800

$169,000 Super location on central Commercial Drive. 50 seats + 16 patio seats. High traffic Gross rent approx $2,550 + HST. Hurry, won't last! Hydro $150, gas $100.

50-Seat NO 5 RD & STEVESTON HWY 5 Days per Week from 7AM to 3PM. 1,724 SqFt at Gross Rent of $2,400/Month with escalating lightly. Steady business all year round. Lots of parking. Owner provide training. Perfect for couple-operation.

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Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver awarded: Top 1% - President's Club (2008) Top 10% - Medallion Club (1999 - 2009) Top Commercial Realtor - Total Units Sold (2008 - 2009) Sutton Group Diamond Award

Roger Chan, C.C.I.M. C.C.I.M. 陳元富 Tel.: 604.307.8288 $68,000 $98,000

'PERKULATER CAFÉ' IN CAPILANO MALL Close to the food court, very reasonable gross rent of $2977 per month only. Easy to operate and full training will be provided. Excellent potential. Possible to extend menu.

$129,000

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

www.rogerchan.ca

$298,000

$150,000

$69,000

FOOD COURT - SELF SERVE SALAD BAR

SUPERMARKET ON KINGSWAY AND WINDSOR

BEARD PAPAS FRANCHISE IN SURREY

Newly set up supermarket on Kingsway and Windsor. 3,375 sf, 3 year plus 3 year lease term. Upgraded equipment and lots of parking. Gross rent $6853/month.

Central City Shopping Centre food court. 418 sf, gross rent at $4,536/month. Close to skytrain station, Simon Fraser Surrey campus, and office buildings. Possible to change menu subject to mall approval. Excellent potential.

Garden Fresh Express franchise in the busiest food court - Metrotown food court. Self serve salad bar, fresh fruit juices, smoothies and beverages. Easy to operate. Remaining 4 1/2 year term. Royalty 6%. Please do not approach staff or owner.

$80,000

INDIAN RESTAURANT

100 Seat Vietnamese restaurant in Heritage Square, a corner location on Fraser Hwy and 206th Street. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler and lots of customer parking. 2,998 SF, gross rent at $6,307 + HST

20 seat Indian Restaurant on Fraser & E 50th Ave. Fully vented commercial big kitchen with newer equipment. Base rent $2,900/month plus property taxes and expenses. Easily converted to other types of food. Remaining 3 plus 3 year term.

$99,900

$139,800

35 SEAT JAPANESE NOODLE RESTAURANT In a small plaza located on busy No 3 Road, close to Aberdeen Skytrain Station. Fully vented commercial kitchen, just renovated dining room, Liquor license availalbe. Change of food type possible.

$115,000

$38,000

16-SEAT BUBBLE TEA & SNACK HOUSE on Cambie and 40th Avenue. 576 sf. Gross rent $1,900/month. Remaining 3 years plus 5 years option. Easy to operate. Stable sale.

$45,000

$129,000

JAPANESE/CHINESE RESTAURANT

on Granville & 64th Ave. Fully vented commercial kitchen. Stable sales and reasonable gross rent at $3,700/month, including property taxes.

on W 3rd Street & Lonsdale Ave. 8 years in business with stable sales. New 5 years plus 5 years lease, gross rent $2,600 including water, garbage and property taxes.

26 seat Chinese & Japanese restaurant on Dunbar & 28th Ave. Fully vented commercial kitchen, sushi bar. Very stable daily sales. Can convert to any type of food. By appointment only. Showing at night time 10:30pm.

$178,000

$99,000

$39,000

Well-established dry cleaning & alteration services in a neighbourhood shopping plaza on No. 2 Road & Woodward, anchored by 7Eleven & Domino Pizza. 18 years business in the same location with lots of loyal customers. Full line of equipment included, training will be provided.

$35,000 $98,000

$69,000 $55,000

$59,000

YOGURT/BUBBLE TEA STORE

JAPANESE RESTAURANT 70-Seat Japanese Restaurant on a corner location of West Broadway & Hemlock. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, sushi bar, liquor license. 8 years in business. 1,988 SqFt, gross rent $9,100/month including hydro, property taxes, water and CAM.

16-SEAT JAPANESE SUSHI TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT

100-SEAT JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT on W. Broadway & Hemlock. Wellequipped commercial kitchen, sushi bar, liquor licence, large patio. 2,600 sf, gross rent at $9,643/month plus HST. New 5 years + 5 years lease.

16-Seat frozen yogurt, smoothies, crepe, bubble tea, and coffee shop on Homer & Robson Street, close to Central Library Square. 497 sf, low rent. Easy to operate.

$148,000

48-SEAT SHANGHAI AND SZECHUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT

on a corner location of Richards & Helmcken, Vancouver downtown. Serving coffee, sandwich, produce, cold drinks, snacks, and a self-served salad bar. Easy to operate, owner will train. 1,405 sf, gross rent $6,300/month.

WELL-ESTABLISHED 16-SEAT COFFEE SHOP AND SALAD BAR

SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY

DRY CLEANERS

MEAT AND DELI JAPANESE SUSHI 16-SEAT EXPRESS NEWS AND SMOKES

Franchised convenience store with and 649 Meat EAT-IN TAKE-OUT Newly set up Deli stall inAND Harbour lottery machine at Dawson and Gilmore, next on Fraser & 41st Avenue, just across John Centre Food Court, to Simon Fraser to skytrain station; surrounded by highrise next Oliver Secondary School. Gross rent at University Wide store apartments and industrialdowntown buildings. campus. $1,450/month. Easy to operate, low $2,300/month gross rent. No frontage andcompetition. very reasonable expenses.rent. Average daily sales over $700. Net to owner over $5,000/month.

www.rogerchan.ca Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

WELL ESTABLISHED DELI AND COFFEE STALL In Robson Public Market food court. Reasonable gross rent $1,700/month. Stable daily sales, easy to operate by one owner and two part-time helpers.

$83,000

INK AND TONER CARTRIDGES REFILL BUSINESS In Lougheed Mall inside The Bay. Very reasonable rent, easy to operate and lots of repeated customers.


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Simon Lu 778-554-7653

West Coast Realty

slu@sutton.com

778-554-SOLD (7653)

Real Estate Professional COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL,DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT

Quality Service Without Compromise MORE BUSINESS OPTIONS INDIAN FUSION RESTAURANT NORTH VAN DELI 10,000 SQFT LOT FOR SALE ? Burnaby Area ? Great Reputation ? Perfect opportunity for owner operator ? Established location ? $750K-800k /year in sales

Franchises and Business opportunities available

Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam Great Opportunity Call For More Details.

$259,000

? Busy Marine Dr.location North ? beautifully built, high and Fixtures &

equipment BRAND NEW ? Large corner location with great

exposure ? Deli, Sandwiches, paninis, gelato,

CATERING OPTION AVAILABLE

specialty coffee

$219,000

SUB FRANCHISE

? Great Lease,Less than $3200NNN ? Owner Operate Nets over $10k/month ? Broadway and MacDonald ? Average Sales over $1000/ day ? Easy location to manage ? Perfect for Owner/Operator

Only $199,000 Great price.

$359,000 North Vancouver Location Average $1300/day

AWARD WINNING BURGER FRANCHISE ? East Van Location ? Strong Yearly Sales ? Full Liquor licence ? Great Lease Rate in Place

DOWNTOWN...... $8-$9k sale per week. $3500/month lease. Profitable.- $359,000

Broadway & Commercial Low lease rate, @$7000/wk Fully updated $229,000

Park Royal Food Court Mall hours, Steady traffic year round Rarely available -$229,000

WELL KNOWN GREAT WHITE ROCK LOCATION

-Huge sales with a great low rate lease -consitent year round with huge summer spikes -newer location with an outstanding atmosphere -recoginized brand with a great reputation -Take advantage of this opportunity RARELY AVAILABLE. $339,000 Now only $499,000 Turn Key

? North Vancouver -Great Sales volume ? Very low Lease Rate $2400/month NNN ? Tons of development in the area ? Easy to Manage, perfect for owner/op. ? Listed Only $249,000

WATER DISTRUBTUTION COMPANY ? Steady business year Round ? Corporate and Regular Clients ? Requires owner operator ? Huge potential to expand ? Financing options available.

Only 159,000

? Newer Strip Mall Location ? Just Off HWY 1 and Golden

Ears ? surrounded by business &

Residence ? Healty and Nutritional

ONLY 99,000 MOTIVATED OWNER

TURN KEY ONLY $169,000 ? Training & Support avail.

DAY CARE WITH PROPERTY- $749,000 PROFESSIONAL LICENSED DAY CARE ? Well established in the area. CONFIDENTIAL ? Government approved and bonded. CALL FOR ? Property Zoned CCRA (Child Care) DETAILS ? 7968sqft prop 1450sq ft home Fully converted

$139,000

Rare opportunity for this type of package. ? Over $13,000/month, full capacity with wait list.

OPTICAL BUSINESS WITH PROPERTY

-Outstanding Kingsway location -Well established business -Long term owners set to retire -Turn key with regular clientele -Surrounded by business and residences. -Inventory, Equipment and property ALL IN -property can be purchased seperately $389K

$499,000 All inclusive. Great income!!!

? 20 Rooms-Recently updated ? Perfect for Family Run Business ? Staff and management available ? 65%-75% Annual occupancy ? Training and Support available ? Building and Units is great Shape ? Easy to Manage.

1.3M FOR ENTIRE PACKAGE DOWNTOWN LASER CLINIC & SPA WITH PROPERTY

Large Surrey business PANTRY RESTAURANT ? ? Long term est Location

FISH’ N CHIPS MAIN STREET ? Award wining location ? Full liquor Licence ? Full kitchen plus Patio ? Option to change usage

Harbour Center Mall- $279,000 Great Sales low hrs-10-6pm Mon- Fri Easy access and easy to manage.

BAR and GRILL FRANCHISE

? North Vancouver Location ? Average $1300/day ? Newer location with modern design ? Current owner nets over $10,000?month

$520,000 WON`T LAST

MOTEL WITH PROPERTY

RESTAURANTS/FRANCHISE

WELL KNOWN PIZZA FRANCHISE ? Commercial and Broadway $359,000 ? Over $1250 average daily sales

? Central Coquitlam- Serviced ? Zoned RS1 - 2 or 3 Levels ? Flat Easy Build Lot ? Close to schools, transit, ? shopping and recreation

FRANCHISE SMOKE SHOPS ? Multiple locations available ? Low fees low over head ? Call for Details

New options -Downtown ,

Busy corner location Over $20000/yr in direct incentives paid directly to owner. Cash exchange also available on site. 119,000

BUY/SELL OR LEASE YOUR PROPERTY TODAY.

? Award Winning,Established Business ? Great Downtown Location ? Comes w High End Specialty Equipment ? Reconginzed Brand HUGE GOODWILL ? Take over very succesfull business ? Adjacent Property Available for

Expansion.

459,000 WITH PROPERTY DOWNTOWN RETAIL SPACE FOR SALE ? Unit next to established Laser Clinic. ? Package deal for expansion available ? This unit has 2 seperate titles ? Rarely available retail space for sale ? Close to transit, easy access. ? Why lease when you can own. ? 343sqft- multiple options

224,900

MR. SHINE DETAIL & CAR WASH

? High volume location ? High end vehicles ? Busy year around ? Steady and repeat clientele ? Multiple long term and dealership

399,000

contracts in place ? Low overhead high profit location.

DOWNTOWN CONVENIENCE & DELI ? Corner of Richards & Davie ? High Traffic Area ? late night options Available

149,000

MORE FRANCHISING OPTIONS AVAILABLE CALL FOR LOCATIONS AND DETAILS.

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MOBILE HOME PARKS

FLORIST & HERBAL TEA SHOP $120,000

CAFÉ & CATERING $65,000

Popular florist & natural herbal tea shop in Garden City area, lots of loyal customers, Richmond.

Located in an ind’l bldg over the airport area, 5 days/wk, breakfast & Lunch only, Richmond.

LAC LA BICHE, AB 58 pads, 157 acres - $3,000,000 PLASTIC BAG MANUFACTURING $480,000

BROOKS, AB 28 pads, 16.75 acres - $1,100,000

NEW & CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING $99,800

Good will for over 28yrs, same located since ’95, infrastructure, easy to opt, Port Coquitlam.

Profitable New/Consignment clothing for all ages, still growing, unique sales method, Richmond.

FRANCHISED FRUIT & SALAD $119,000

COFFEE & TEA SHOP $168,000

CHERRYVILLE, BC 25 pads, 22 acres - $750,000

LANGENBURG, SK 60 pads, 14 acres - $525,000

Franchised fruit/salad, lots of traffic, within Exotic design, regular+new customers, located Terminal Bldg, great for family buz, Tsawwassen. next to bus stop/Canada Line Terminal, Richmond.

HOUSTON, BC

MH & RV park, 40 acres+/- $399,000 CONVENIENCE STORE + LOTTERY CALL FOR PRICE

SHOE REPAIR/KEY CUTTING $35,000

Buz since ’85, same spot, low rent, loyal customers, Great Coffee program, clean & tidy, booming population, lots of potential, + lottery sales, Richmond retiring, Seafair shopping area, Richmond.

Toll free: 1-888-251-2822 Direct Line: 1-604-302-3771 Fax: 1-888-804-1394 Web site: www.mobileparks.com Email:hjesse@mobileparks.com

www.shermanlee.ca

Sherman Lee 李

Homelife Glenayre Realty

Independently Owned and Operated 110-6086 Russ Baker. Richmond, BC., V7B 1B4

Bus: 604.273.2828 | Fax: 604.648.8813

David Cho

604.831.8277

Westcoast

www.shermanlee.ca best@shermanlee.ca

CENTRE REALTY

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

DIR:604-720-1362

E-MAIL:dcho@sutton.com OFFICE:604-435-9477 GROCERY+ PROPERTY, MAPLE RIDGE Daily Sale: $3,700. Profit: about $350,000/year No competition. 15 year operation. Living quarter (3 Bedroom) upstair.

$1.9 Million OFFICE, VANCOUVER Strata unit, 1,340sqft, 12 yrs, Boundary rd. area,

$329,000

CAR WASH + PROPERTY Alberta. Sale: $1.35M. Net Income $900,000. Best Business.

$6.2 Million COFFEE SHOP, VANCOUVER WEST

GROCERY, VANCOUVER

Sale: $320,000, NOI:$70,000 Franchise, Nice location

$249,000

SUB FRANCHISE, NORTH VANCOUVER Sale: $330,000. Short hour $350,000

Sales:$1.2M, 67 Rooms.

DRY CLEANERS, LANGLEY

CHEQUE CASHED, NEW WESTMINSTER Profit: $10,000-$15,000/month. Very easy job. Regular customer.

$349,000 CONVENIENCE STORE+ CAFÉ, BURNABY Nice location,Sale:$500,000, profit:$5,000/month

$95,000 HOTEL, CRANBROOK Room: 30+Pub + Restaurant Sale: 1.1M, Good Profit

$1.9 Million

Sales: $2.5M, 10% cap rate

$2.3M

MOTEL, BC.

$4.9 Million

GAS STATION, GREATER VANCOUVER GAS STATION WITH PROPERTY

Daily sale $2,500, Good income, Low rent Skytrain station,

$270,000

DRY CLEANERS-VANCOUVER Sale: $390,000, NOI: $250,000. Commercial customers

ESSO. Located at Hwy 97 on Lac La Hache 15 minutes away from 100 miles house. 6 hours from Vancouver. Gas station plus Restaurant Plus Convenience store plus 4 Bedroom. Card Lock System. Lots of traffic. Truck stop. Approximately 3.8 acre lot. Good for family business.

$1,100,000(Share Price) DRY CLEANER + COIN LAUNDRY, VANCOUVER Sales: $96,000. Net $5,000/mon.

$94,000

POSTAL OUTLET, LANGLEY

$450,000

Photo, Key cutting, Vedeo. Gross Ren$2,950/month. Profit: $75,000/year.

$195,000

GROCERY+ PROPERTY, CHILLIWACK

$149,000

CONVENIENCE STORE, BURNABY

Sale: $2,500 /day, 3 Bedroom upstair, Lot: 8,700sqft Lots of Parking spaces, Good condition

COMMERCIAL BUILDING (STRATA),GREATER VANCOUVER

Sale $155,000, Low rent. New machine. Good location. Next to Safeway.

Sale: $610,000. Close to Burnaby Hospital Good location with regular customers.

$118,000 DRY CLEANERS, NEW WESTMINSTER Sale: $180,000, Low rent,

$185,000

$1.34M

MOTEL, CRESTON BC.

51 rooms, Pub and Restaurant rented($42,000 per year) 1.9 Acre, Room sale:$610,000. On HWY #3

$2.4M

Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

4,500sqft, Cap rate 5.5%, 5 retail units,

$1,700,000 MOTEL, DAWSON CREEK 12 rooms, 3 trailers, 7 RV and Manger's Suite. Busy Motel and good location.

$790,000


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Naghmeh (Nava) Manshadi RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Dir: 778-938-6282 www.RoyaltyGroupRealty.com navmem@yahoo.ca

MEAT-SEAFOOD STORE/AUSTIN COQUITLAM

$59,000

Grocery store mainly with meat and frozen seafood retail and wholesale business in Central Coquitlam next to Austin and close to North Road and Skytrain. The price includes all machinery/equipment and inventory of the worth of $80,000 in total. Urgent to sell.

Royalty Group Realty 1057 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3

TOP COFFEE SHOP FRANCHISE IN GASTOWN AREA

OFFICE/MEDICAL BUILDING/NEWTON/SURREY

Priced to sell. Very top coffee shop franchise in Gastown area. First year Documented Sales $639,000!!!! High net income, 18 years left on lease. Low rent.

1,024 sf at the ground floor with two more tenants, one is medical office in the same building and the other one is pharmacy in another building in the site.

TOP COFFEE SHOP FRANCHISE IN VANCOUVER,DOWNTOWN AREA

AUTO REPAIR & PAINT SHOP

$799,000

$11/sq.ft.

2 bays and 1 hoist auto repair and paint shop with property next to grocery store on busy street at Cariboo area in Burnaby. C6 Gasoline Service Station Zoning. 5880 sq.ft

$498,900

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20 ACRE FARM TYNEHEAD SURREY

$1,970,000

Rare opportunity for investment property of 20 acres in the heart of town close to #1 hwy on #15 hwy next to #10 hwy, also for the great wholesale/retail business of nursery ornamental trees & shrubs w/all the relevant equipment included.

BC - 435 North Road, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 3V9

Priced to sell. Very top coffee shop franchise in Downtown area. High traffic Skytrain Station. Great Sales potential, 18 years left on lease. Low rent, utility included. Easy to run, short hours.

$249,900

WWW.GOODHOUSE.CA

Motels and Hotels For Sale Franchise Motel, Victoria BC, 80+Rooms, Restaurant+Lounge leased. Asking $4.98M

2 Bellingham, WA Motels $7 M - $12 M 5 Hotels in Vancouver, BC $2 M - $24 M Full Service Hotel in Squamish $2.5 M 4 Hotel in Toronto $5 M - $30 M 6 Hotels: Alberta/Sask/Manitoba $1 M - $12 M Valemount, Hwy 5. Full service restaurant 180 Seats.For Lease

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here is no question that the traditional workplace, with its emphasis on internal competition and individual star performers is undergoing a transformation. Management experts and researchers are suggesting that the successful organization is one characterized by effective teamwork, and leadership rathe than management. Organizations are realizing the importance of developing teams that can work in a coordinated, efficient, and creative manner. If you recognize the need for team development, and are planning some activities for that purpose, you should have some idea of the pitfalls of team building, and how to go about it. Whether you hire a consultant to help, or you lead the process yourself, you need to know what must be avoided. In this article we will discuss six deadly sins of team-building. 1. Lack of A Model It is not uncommon for people leading a teambuilding process to focus on a single aspect of team functioning. Often the emphasis will be on communication practices, to the exclusion of other elements that are critical to team success and effectiveness. Teams just aren't that simple, and a team is only as strong as its weakest component. It is rare that a team will benefit by focussing on only one aspect of team development. In fact, what may happen is that the unidimensional team building process may increase frustration, and destroy the credibility of the process. You need a model of how teams function, so that you can address all the factors that result in reduced team effectiveness. At minimum, consider that an effective team requires: -Clearly stated and commonly held vision and goals -Talent and skills required to meet goals -Clear understanding of team members' roles and functions -Efficient and shared understanding of procedures and norms -A system of reinforcement and celebration -Clear understanding of the team's relationship to the greater organization 2. Lack of Diagnosis Each team is different. Each team has distinct strengths and weaknesses, and team building must build on these specific strengths and address weaknesses. Without knowing these strengths and weaknesses, the team building leader runs the risk of using a process that will be irrelevant or useless, again resulting in lack of credibility for the process, and the sponsor (often you). Diagnose as a first step in the process. If you are hiring an outside consultant, insist that they do a thorough team assessment as the first step. If you are leading the process yourself, consider using the Team Assessment & Diagnostic Instrument (TADI) included in this month's PSM Supplement. 3. Short Term Intervention It is not uncommon for a manager to arrange for a retreat or team-building day, without developing a longer term strategy for team

development. At best, a single day dangling on its own will result in a brief motivational surge that quickly fades. At worst, the day will bring to light issues that cannot be solved during that day, and are left to fester. Again, lack of credibility results.

your behaviour impacts the team (negatively or positively), don't do team- building. The worst thing you can do is start the process and refuse to acknowledge that you are a key player in the process. 6. Doing It All Internally

Let's face it. Your organization or team has evolved its character over many years. It is not likely that one day, no matter how good, is going to make much of a dint in the norms, culture and practices of the team. Plan a long term strategy for team building. We suggest planning for a full year.

Team building generally will not succeed unless conflicts and problems can be brought into the open and dealt with properly. The problem is that poorly functioning teams are characterized by a climate of blame, defensiveness, and a lack of ability to deal with conflict. Poor teams lack the ability to improve themselves.

4. No Evaluation of Progress Since team building is a long-term process, you (and team members) need to know whether it is succeeding. It is common for team building efforts to take for granted that things are improving without putting in place a mechanism for regular evaluation of team functioning. However, it will be a rare situation where team improvement will occur smoothly... there are always glitches, but the team building leader must be able to identify barriers so that the team can work to eliminate them. Plan regular evaluation of team progress. You can use the TADI in the PSM supplement as a pre-post measure. We suggest you use it as a first step, then use it a regular interviews to see if the results have changed.

There are times when an outside consultant may be required. While a consultant may bring specialized skills that are lacking in the organization, the most important reason for using an outside consultant is that the "outsider" has no history with the organization, no preconceptions, and may have more credibility than someone who is perceived as having his/her own agenda. Consider hiring an outside consultant to help. However, the team should not become dependent on the consultant, and must ultimately develop the ability to improve on its own. Look to a consultant if there is a high degree of negativism about the team, or there are unresolved conflicts or emotions related to the team, or management. Conclusion

5. Leadership Detachment It is unfortunate that management sometimes enters into a team- building enterprise in a somewhat detached way. The detached manager looks at team development as something that will help others change, so that the team will function more effectively. However, the most influential person in most teams is the formal leader or manager. Like it or not, you set the tone for the team, whether intentionally or intentionally, and it is inevitable that team effectiveness cannot be improved unless the manager is willing to look at his/her contributions to the team. Management usually has to change too. If you aren't willing to hear from employees how

Whether you are leading team building activities, or hiring someone, it is important that you stay away from the six deadly sins. Lousy team building is worse than doing nothing. Improperly thought out efforts are likely to increase negativity, reduce team functioning, and reduce management credibility. If you are a manager, your own personal reputation, and the degree to which your employees have confidence in you will depend upon your making effective team building decisions from day one.

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LOCKSMITH SHOP

West Vancouver- $159,000

28 years same location, only one in West Vancouver, Rent $3,300/m, New lease possible, Net $87,000 mobile locksmith service, easy operation, open mall hours, price to fast sell. Asking price inventory included.

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOP

GROCERY STORE WITH FLOWERS

SMOKE SHOP & LOTTO

GEMS & STONES STORE

New Westminster- $120,000

Vancouver - $39,000

North Vancouver- $59,000

In front of the hospital, sales $343,000+Lotto. Gross rent $1,800. Lease 2012+5 yr option. Open 11-9:30/7 days, One person. Operating with employees. Good location. Sales increase potential, if you do more flowers. Produce, Slush and Magazines possible for sales increase.

Key Cut & Other items. Rent $1,613 (all include)+ HST. Lease May 2014 + 5 yr option. Open 9:30-7:30/6 Days, Sundays Closed. One person operation. Ample parking, easy running, Lotto $500,000/year,

Owner retire after 14 yrs. Sales $130,000/yr. Rent $2,616/gross include HST, Utility, Ppty tax & Maintenance. Lease 2013 + 5 yr. Open 9-7/7 days. Good for a couple. Excellent location. Turn key business.

SPICE & OTHER

POST OFFICE+STATIONARY+GIFT CARD+LOTTO FAMOUS FAST FOOD FRANCHISE RESTAURANT

North Vancouver$100,000(Include Stock) Rent $2,900/Gorss,Lease Downtown Vancouver- $199,000 2012+5yr option,9am-7pm/7day

North Vancouver - $269,000

Downtown Vancouver - $520,000

Excellent Location. Sales $237,000(2009). Rent $4,732 (including utilities and PPT Tax) + HST. Lease 2012 + 5 year. Open 6am-5pm/5 days Sat & Sun closed. High Foot Traffic. Too Much Potential!

open,Prime Location, Owner retire after 20years, high profit items, good income.

Good location. Sales $780,00+Lotto. Rent $7,591 (include tax & utility) Lease June 2014+5yr option. Open 9:30-6/Sun closed. Cell phone kiosk possible.

Rent $3984 (include gas, water, storage and Property Tax), lease 2013 + 5 yr option, open 7am-5pm/5 days, Sat, Sun & Holidays close. Excellent location, easy operation, good income, easy to find employees. Initial Franchise Fee ($40,000) paid by the seller.

KOREAN STYLE BBQ RESTAURANT

DRY CLEANING

JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT

KOREAN & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

North Vancouver - $99,000 busy food court, rent $3,700 (includes PPT, maintenance & HST). Lease March 2018. Open mall hours, busy shopping mall, good location. Easy to learn, good for a couple.

SUSHI RESTAURANT

Vancouver - $490,000 Sales $390,000 (2009), Rent $3,200 (include all). Lease till 2012 + 5-Year Option. One owner + part-time, open 8AM-6PM, Sundays Closed. Easy operation, good income. Excellent location, sales increase possible. Grab the chance.

DOLLAR & GIFT SHOP

Maple Ridge - $200,000

Downtown Vancouver-$25,000

Sales $465,000; Rent $2,325 (include Property Tax, Building Insurance), Lease till 2015 + 3 Years. Open 11:30AM-9PM/6 days, Tuesdays closed. Ample parking. Fully vented commercial kitchen. Huge income, half of sale to-go. Full time 5, Part-time 3. Liquor license.

Can easily change to other restaurant subject to Landlord approval. Fully vented commercial kitchen, one storage, three spots advertisement. Rent $2,505 + HST, Lease 2011 + 5-Year Option. Public market, ample parking.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING (ESSO GASTATION)

COIN LAUNDRY

Vancouver - $189,000

Cloverdale-$249,000

Vancouver Island -$1,490,000

Nanaimo Vancouver Island -$89,000

Busy Shopping Mall. Food Court. Rent $2,850 (includes utilities and HST). Lease 2013. Open 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun closed. Good Sale & Good Profit. Buyer needs experience for Landlord approval. Inside renovated in 2008.

Good Lease. Excellent location. Near schools and border, a lot of gift items. Open 9am-6pm, 11am-5pm/Sundays. Sales $540,000/Year, Estimated couple’s income $10,000/Month

Excellent investment opportunity. Asset sale. Cap rage 8%. (net operating income $122,000/year). Good location, ample parking spots. Don't approach the tenants, one tenant lease 2015 + 5 yr option.

Washers 21, dryers 16. Rent $1,886 (includes GST). Open 9-8, (9-7 Saturday, 10-6 Sunday). Sales $80,000 - $90,000. One person operating, internet, dry cleaning & alteration depot. Ample parking. good for a single or couple.

MOTEL

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Burnaby - $177,000

Vancouver - $250,000

Calgary, Alberta $1,350,000 (Asset Sale) Sales $320,000(2009). 26rooms, living quater 2 badrooms(1,000sf). 1Acre, a couple and part time, owner want to retire, Steady income. Near Calgary, Alberta

GENERAL STORE + POST OFFICE VANCOUVER - $790,000

Sales $500,000/year. Rent $4,210(include S a l e s $ 4 4 , 0 0 0 / m o n t h , R e n t Sales $1.1M+Lotto. Rent $2,400(all all). Lease April 2015 + 5year option. open $4,600(include HST). Open 11am-10pm, include) Lease March 2011+5yr. Open 9:30am-7pm 11-5/Sundays. A couple and Sunday close. One Owner and 9am-8pm/Sundays Close. Owner retire, sales growing. Part time, Steady Income. employees, Good Income.

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FRONT AND CENTER LEADERSHIP CRITICAL TO MANAGING CHANGE When change is imposed (as in downsizing scenarios), clearly the most important determinant of "getting through the swamp", is the ability of leadership to...well, lead. The literature on the subject indicates that the nature of the change is secondary to the perceptions that employees have regarding the ability, competence, and credibility of senior and middle management. If you are to manage change effectively, you need to be aware that there are three distinct times zones where leadership is important. We can call these Preparing For the Journey, Slogging Through The Swamp, and After Arrival. We will look more carefully at each of these. The Role of Leadership In an organization where there is faith in the abilities of formal leaders, employees will look towards the leaders for a number of things. During drastic change times, employees will expect effective and sensible planning, confident and effective decisionmaking, and regular, complete communication that is timely. Also during these times of change, employees will perceive leadership as supportive, concerned and committed to their welfare, while at the same time recognizing that tough decisions need to be made. The best way to summarize is that there is a climate of trust between leader and the rest of the team. The existence of this trust, brings hope for better times in the future, and that makes coping with drastic change much easier. In organizations characterized by poor leadership, employees expect nothing positive. In a climate of distrust, employees learn that leaders will act in indecipherable ways and in ways that do not seem to be in anyone's best interests. Poor leadership means an absence of hope, which, if allowed to go on for too long, results in an organization becoming completely nonfunctioning. The organization must deal with the practical impact of unpleasant change, but more importantly, must labor under the weight of employees who have given up, have no faith in the system or in the ability of leaders to turn the organization around. Leadership before, during and after change implementation is THE key to getting through the swamp. Unfortunately, if haven't established a track record of effective leadership, by the time you have to deal with difficult changes, it may be too late. Preparing For The Journey It would be a mistake to assume that preparing for the journey takes place only after the destination has been defined or chosen. When we talk about preparing for the change journey, we are talking about leading in a way that lays the foundation or groundwork for ANY changes that may occur in the future. Preparing is about building resources, by building healthy organizations in the first place. Much like healthy people, who are better able to cope with infection or disease than unhealthy people, organization that are healthy in the first place are better able to deal with change. As a leader you need to establish credibility and a track record of effective decision making, so that there is trust in your ability to figure out what is necessary to bring the organization through. Slogging Through The Swamp Leaders play a critical role during change implementation, the period from the announcement of change through the installation of the change. During this middle period the organization is the most unstable, characterized by confusion, fear, loss of direction, reduced productivity, and lack of clarity about direction and mandate. It can be a period of emotionalism, with employees grieving for what is lost, and initially unable to look to the future. During this period, effective leaders need to focus on two things. First, the feelings and confusion of employees must be acknowledged and validated. Second, the leader must work with employees to begin creating a new vision of the altered workplace, and helping employees to understand the direction of the future. Focusing only on feelings, may result in wallowing. That is why it is necessary to begin the movement into the new ways or situations. Focusing only on the new vision may result in the perception that the leader is out of touch, cold and uncaring. A key part of leadership in this phase is knowing when to focus on the pain, and when to focus on building and moving into the future. After Arrival In a sense you never completely arrive, but here we are talking about the period where the initial instability of massive change has been reduced. People have become less emotional, and more stable, and with effective leadership during the previous phases, are now more open to locking in to the new directions, mandate and ways of doing things. Your work success hint! It's not IF you fight or disagree. It's not how often you argue. It's not WHAT you argue about. It's about HOW you argue, fight or disagree, whether at home or at work. Learn to disagree, argue and fight fairly and you WILL see a difference in your relationships, and how others perceive you. Learn the rules of fighting fair and fair disagreement by clicking here. This is an ideal time for leaders to introduce positive new change, such as examination of unwieldy procedures or Total Quality Management. The critical thing here is that leaders must now offer hope that the organization is working towards being better, by solving problems and improving the quality of work life. While the new vision of the organization may have begun while people were slogging through the swamp, this is the time to complete the process, and make sure that people buy into it, and understand their roles in this new organization. Conclusion Playing a leadership role in the three phases is not easy. Not only do you have a responsibility to lead, but as an employee yourself, you have to deal with your own reactions to the change, and your role in it. However, if you are ineffective in leading change, you will bear a very heavy personal load. Since you are accountable for the performance of your unit, you will have to deal with the ongoing loss of productivity that can result from poorly managed change, not to mention the potential impact on your own enjoyment of your job.


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