Business Broker

Sunbelt is the largest network of franchised business brokerage offices in the world. Our network allows us to share knowledge with some of the most seasoned and experienced business brokerage minds available. When followed, our proven Sunbelt system gives new franchisees, also referred to as office owners, an incredible advantage over those that choose to “go it alone.”

Established in 1979 with over 350 Offices Worldwide and over 2,000 professionals, Sunbelt deals with over 10,000 transactions per year. They have also been awarded:

#1 Business Brokerage Franchise ** 11 Years in a Row ** - Entrepreneur Magazine

Consumers Choice Award for Business Brokerage 2008

#1 in Management Category - INC Magazine's Annual Web Awards

Why Business Brokerage?

There has never been a more exciting time to be a business broker. A large percentage of the wealth in this and other countries is represented by small to medium-sized businesses. As our country matures and the “Baby Boom” generation moves into retirement, we will witness the greatest transfer of wealth the world has ever seen. The opportunity for the business brokerage community is unparalleled as small to medium-size business owners will require competent and professional assistance in the transfer of their most valuable assets to interested parties.

Research shows:

• $1.2 Trillion in Business Assets are poised to change hands in Canada by 2010. 
• the rate of Canadians retiring is on the rise - 7.5% annually - which has doubled since 1990.
• 30% or Canada's Small & Mid Size Business Owners are poised to retire and over 33% are currently over the age of 65.
• over 50% of Small Business Owners in Canada to retire by 2020.

When you sum it all it up, it’s a great time to join the growing business brokerage industry.

Why Buy a Sunbelt Franchise?

As a Sunbelt franchisee, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. The main reason people buy a franchise, as opposed to starting a new non-franchised business, is to reduce risk while simultaneously maximizing the chance of success. At Sunbelt, our franchise system has been successfully growing for nearly 15 years. We teach you everything you need to know to open your Sunbelt office, get busy and start helping people to buy and sell businesses.

Advantages of Becoming a Sunbelt Business Broker

• Demand For Service
• Ability to tap into a World Wide Inventory of 14,000 existing businesses for sale - already signed up, valued, packaged and ready for sale.
• Independent Contractor - Maintain flexible hours, choose the businesses you want to list, choose you market niche/focus, choose your area of expertise, represent  buyers or sellers, focus on small or large businesses
• Uncapped High Earning Potential
• Personal Development - Working with people, learning from fellow professionals, taking part in extensive corporate and office training, attending national conferences, broker network access, affiliation with professional associations
• Branding - Brand name recognition, over 350 offices worldwide, International presence, large database of buyers

What Territories Are Available?

• South Eastern British Columbia - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 192,000
• Calgary and Southern Alberta - 2 Territories - Estimated Population: 1,500,000
• South Saskatchewan - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 380,000
• North Western Ontario - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 235,000
• North Eastern Ontario - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 550,000
• Windsor-Sarnia - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 630,000
• London - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 650,000
• Stratford-Bruce Peninsula - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 350,000
• Simcoe-Muskoka - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 540,000
• Eastern Townships-Quebec Center - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 525,000
• Trois Rivieres-Mauricie - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 380,000
• Quebec City - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 525,000
• Saguenay-Cote Nord - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 400,000
• Chaudiere-Appalaches - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 395,000
• Gaspesie-Bas-St-Laurent - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 295,000
• Prince Edward Island - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 135,000
• Newfoundland - 1 Territory - Estimated Population: 500,000

What We Are Looking For in a Sunbelt Office Owner?

• Knowledge &/or Experience
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Self Driven
• Team Player
• Dedicated
• Skillful in Communication, Sales, and Business Acumen
• General People Skills
• Persistent
• Willing to do what it takes

Get Started

You have already begun the first step to owning a Sunbelt franchise—learning more about Sunbelt. After your have searched the available territories and if you think you qualify, please submit a franchise inquiry below.

Finance Requirements

Total investment:

$35,000 for Large Territory. $27,500 for Small Territory.

Available areas

17 Canadian Territories Available