Business Exchange British Columbia Edition

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 25, 2010

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MR MIKES® is founded on one belief - that a great steak is not a privilege. It’s a right.

For Franchising information contact: Fred Trembath at ftrembath@mrmikes.ca or 604.684.6901

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

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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 This is undoubtedly the best nationwide franchise development opportunity available in Canada! This automotive industry franchise system is already established and very successful in 9 European countries. It is the largest franchise system of its kind in the world and is now being offered for the first time in Canada. This business can be based in and operated from most any location in Canada. Visit our Web Site below for full information!

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 Franchise in prime Okanagan location. No experience is necessary as 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!

Established in 1990, this company is the leading business of its kind in the Okanagan Valley! No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

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

PRICE:$250,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $135,000+

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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: $650,000 ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $93,000 +

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 +

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

FAMOUS CAFE IN UNBEATABLE LOCATION Vancouver Famous Desert/ Café 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.

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!

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.

MONEY-MAKING RESTAURANT, EXCELLENT LOCATION Profitable 180 seats fusion cuisine restaurant in high traffic area. Well established, with regular clientele and high visibility. Good management and system in place....current owner only needs to spend about 10 hours a week in the restaurant.

Surrounded by condos, offices, and hotels. Lots of parking.

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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REALTY CORP

OFF:

604.266.8989

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

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

Vancouver High Traffic Location. Surrounded by many medical & commercial buildings. 45 seats, regular clientelle. 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.

PROFITABLE 45 SEAT CAFÉ & BISTRO Located in Richmond's busy Ironwood Shopping Plaza, and with large office/industrial area nearby. Nicely decorated with liquor license. Good revenues and lots of catering business. Same owner for 5 years. Fantastic turnkey opportunity $79,900.

NEWSPAPER FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY 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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LUISE DIPIETRANTONIO Direct: 778-883-7857

Email: ldipietrantonio@sutton.com www.luiserealty.com

# 3380 DUNBAR ST, VANCOUVER HOT NEW LISTING 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!

# 4428 DUNBAR ST, VANCOUVER HOT NEW LISTING 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.

#45428 LUCKAKUCK WY, CHILLAWACK HOT NEW LISTING 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!

#15525 MARINE DR., WHITE ROCK HOT NEW LISTING 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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Tidbits, a popular full colour weekly newspaper publishing in over 250 markets in the USA and Canada. You can get on board at the ground floor as one of our premier publishers.

This is a once in a life time opportunity to improve your quality of life, income and freedom.

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Great DT & lower mainland locations available now!!

Perfect for current Retailers looking to increase their foot traffic,Location assistance provided.

Call: Alan J. Charlton 604-787-7357 www.yvrrealestate.com

WHISTLERS BEST LOCATION! INVEST NOW!

! Located on Telegraph Trail and 224th Street, with a portion of the lot backing

onto #1 Highway close to the proposed 216 Highway interchange and the Golden Ears Bridge. ! Official Community Plan designated 4 acre small farms country estate lots. Close

to all services and residential subdivision, commercial and institutional facilities.

Whistler Way : Truly one of the best locations in all of Whistler nestled on the edge of Whistler Village across the driveway from the renowned Westin Resort and Spa, and literally just steps away from the base of the Whistler Gondola. This 5 bedroom/3 bathroom, Approximately 1,900 sq. ft.

Townhome has 3 spacious levels. The first floor has two bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom with laundry. The main floor has an open concept dining room, living room and island kitchen. The top floor has the master bedroom with ensuite, a second and third bedroom with a guest bathroom.

$2,395,000

! The land is heavily treed, vacant, has never been worked and is currently in the ALR. ! Rural zone allow for agricultural use, greenhouses, equestrian centers and riding

stables, mushroom farm, veterinary clinics, swine operation. ! Land is not in the flood plain and the owners have retained the properties

mineral rights.

For More Information Or To Book Your Own Private Viewing, Please Contact

Call: Alan J. Charlton 604-787-7357 www.yvrrealestate.com

Call: Alan J. Charlton 604-787-7357 www.yvrrealestate.com

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

Office (604) 688-6315 Fax (604) 688-6316

Alan Charlton cell

604-787-7357

email

al@YvrRealEstate.com YVRREALESTATE.com

Alan J. Charlton Your Greater Vancouver Real Estate Professional, focused on Results.

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Cell: 604.803.1559 Email: frankpupo@hotmail.com FAST FOOD TAKE-OUT

PROFITABLE MAGIC CUTS FRANCHISE

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!!

Profitable Magic Cuts franchise - established 25 years! There are 7 cutting chairs + 3 washing chairs + separate laundry rooms!

Royalties are 7% on net sales! Open 6 days/week - can be 7 days!! Lease rate is $3,000/mo with 2-1/2 years lease!

$48,000

LOUNGE STYLE CAFE

POPULAR SUB FRANCHISE

MIDDLE EASTERN FAST FOOD TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT

located in Norgate Shopping Plaza in North Vancouver - Only 4 years old!!

Royalties are 6% + 3% advertising! Low lease rate of $3,300 including HST with 1 year left + 5 year option! Great for owner operator!

Middle Eastern fast food take-out restaurant on high traffic Commercial Drive nets 6 10K/month for husband/wife team or family operation!! Low lease rate of $2,500/mo with 3 years + 5 year option! Great opportunity!!

By appointment please.

$59,900

$68,000

LONG ESTABLISEHD IATA TRAVEL AGENCY

LICENSED 32 SEAT CAFE/RESTAURANT DTN

$78,000 CONSIGNMENT FASHION RETAIL ON COMMERCIAL DRIVE

Brand New Lounge Style Cafe in Prime Maillardville in Coquitlam!! Everything is Brand New including all Equipment! Low Lease Rate $1,500/MO including HST! Open 6 Days/Week - Closed Sunday! Lots of Parking Front & Back! Great Opportunity!

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!

In Prime Downtown Vancouver near Law Courts. Open for Lunch & Dinner limited hours! Low Lease Rate for Area of $4,800/MO for 1,000 SQ FT Space! Nice Decor! Super Clean! Great Opportunity!!

On Prime Commercial Drive!! Extremely Profitable!! Lease Rate is $4,822/MO with 4 1/2 Years Left + 5 Year Option. Open 7 Days/Week.

Great Opportunity!! Confidentiality Please.

$88,000

$98,000

$98,000

$98,000

ESTABLISHED BEAUTIFUL ITALIANMEAT 56 SEAT 52 SEAT COFFEE SHOP IN FULL SERVICE AUTO PATIO RESTAURANT MARKET DELI HIGH QUALITY OFFICE BUILDING +14 SEAT REPAIR SHOP IN BURNABY

PROFITABLE DELI DTN VANCOUVER

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!

Heritage style Mansion, rich with in Craftsman Established Meat Market Deli Excellent woodwork, in Burnaby downtown Chilliwack!!

Income in Prime Location!

Great for Liquor license till 1:00am!

Family!! Open Mon good - Sat 9am-6pm.

Low Impeccable L e a s e R a t egardens o f $ 1 and , 9 0 0 /landscaping!!

MO! Great Known for hosting many weddings, social Opportunity! Confidentiality Please. functions, private parties! Would be great

Specializing in Cooling & Heating near Metrotown Area!! Fully Equipped and Very Profitable!! 4 Bays! Open Mon - Fri 8:30am-5:30PM! Low Lease Rate of $2,700/MO! Great Opportunity!!

Profitable Deli in High Traffic Downtown Location!! Business Opportunity Consists of Deli & Catering, Supplying Product to High End Coffee Shops, Operating 2 School Concessions for Lunch! Low Lease Rate of $3,868/MO! Great Opportunity!!

$98,000

$128,000

$138,000

$140,000

25 SEAT MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN LANGLEY

PROFITABLE WHOLESALE BAKERY

RETAIL HOME SPECIALITY CREPE & CAFÉ GARDEN STORE BAKERY IN KITSILANO

FRANCHISE SHEFFIED & SONS SMOKE SHOP

#1 Quick Service 25 Seat Mexican Restaurant in high traffic sought after Willoughby Shopping Centre! Anchor Tenants include Walmart, Save-On-Foods, Best Buy, Osh-Kosh, London Drugs. Rent is $3900/mth in HST! GreatBusiness 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!

Retail Home & Garden Store located in high-traffic In Prime Kitsilano! Established 14 Years! Open Granville Island! Great opportunity for decorators!

6 Days/Week!

Rate is in$4,250/MO withis Gross Sales of Lease $650K-$700K Sales. Rent approximately $9,000/month including HST and there is 3 1/2 Years LeftGST! + 5 Open Year 10AM-6PM, 7 Days/Week! Great opportunity! Perfect Option!

Great Kitchen - Perfect adding time to take over this profitable business for before 2010 Winter Games.

Showings before 9:30AM, By Catering!

GreatAll Opportunity!

Appointment Please.

Franchise Sheffied & Sons Smoke Shop in high traffic Willowbrook Mall! Sells Coffee, Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes, Lotto and Keno.

Rent is $6,500/mth! Royalties are 8% of net Sales. All showings by appointment please.

Great Opportunity for family!

$148,000

$129,000 $149,000

ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE LICENSED 51 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH 8 SEAT PATIO

CAFÉ GELATO SHOP

80 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH HUGE BAR

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.

Cafe 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!

Stunning 80 Seat Restaurant with Huge Bar in Newer Building in Prime High Traffic Location!!!First Class Restaurant! Large Kitchen with Walk-in Cooler - Great for Banquets and Special Occasions! Low Lease Rate of $5,000/MO including HST and Garbage with 3 Years Left + 5 Year Option!

$158,000

$185,000

$188,000

PROFITABLE ESTABLISHED CARPET CLEANING BUSINESS

HIGH INCOME BAKERY DELI CAFÉ

114 SEAT MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

RESTAURANT & BAR STYLE RESTAURANT IN PRIME YALETOWN LOCATION

Profitable Established Carpet Cleaning Business. Nets Approximately $150K/Year!!

Fully Equipped with Trucks and all Equipment including 55,000 Client Base!! Full Training Provided!! Great Opportunity!!

With approximately $130K Net to Owner in Prime High Traffic Location with Wholesale Accounts!!

Open 7 days/week 8am-6pm! Great Opportunity!!

With 8 Seat Patio in Tri-Cities. Licensed till 1am!! Nice Leasehold Improvements!

Large Kitchen with Walk-in Cooler!

Extremely Well Maintained. Open 5 Days/Week - Dinner Only!! Great Opportunity!!

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.

$299,000

$309,900

$350,000

$350,000

FRANCHISE 132 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH PATIO PLUS 3 BANQUET HALLS

BAR STYLE RESTAURANT WITH PATIO IN KITSILANO!

RETAIL BAKERY DELI & MANUFACTURING FACILITY

EXCLUSIVE FINE DINING RESTAURANT!!

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!

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!

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.

Seating Capacity of 135 Seats including Patio!!Very Profitable!! Net Cash Flow to Owner is approximately $300K!! Absolute First Class Leasehold Improvements!!

Great Private Room for Parties!! Large Open Kitchen with Bar!! Great Lease!! All Parties to sign a Confidentiality Agreement!!

$898,000

$1,095,000

$148,000

$450,000

$499,000

$148,000

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CARIBOO LODGE/ SALOON/ RESTAURANT/ LIQ STORE ONLY $1,699,000

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JOYCE GEERING Personal Real Estate Corp.

DIRECT: (250) 492-5739 OFFICE: (250)487-0001 Toll Free: 1-877-536-9590 E-Mail: joyatsutton@shaw.ca

www.suttonpower1.com

www.BusinessExchange.ca

Gateway to the Cariboo. Good cash flow.

Reduced. MLS

POWER 1 REALTY

CULTURED COFFEE & TEA LTD. HERE WE GROW EXPANDING LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: DOWNTOWN & GREATER VANCOUVER LOCATIONS ARE AVAILABLE Fully Branded Marketing Plan Innovative Systems Exclusive Suppliers Let us Show you How To Really Make $ Money $ in this Business!

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Currently seeking High Foot Traffic Retail Locations; Agents Welcome.

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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

$195,000

KINGSWAY CONVENIENCE STORE 80 SEAT REST.NORTH VAN VANCOUVER WEST JAPANESE

$55,000

$158,000

$35,000

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

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.

80 seats w/lic to 2 am. Fully comm kitchen on Lonsdale city centre, high traffic & walking traffic. Profitable & estab business.

Owner retiring plse don't disturb seller. All appointments through agents.

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. Very stable & loyal customers & very busy area. Full kitchen! Just $59,000, hot sale! Bring your offer.

SUSHI RESTAURANT CLOSED TO BEACH

VANCOUVER 50-SEAT REST.

TERIYAKI FOOD COURT

CHINESE IN VANCOUVER

$89,000 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.

$96,000 50-Seat Restaurant on Fraser & 49th.

Commercial kitchen. Easy to convert to any other type of restaurant. About 2,000 SqFt. Low rent of $3,600.

Include HST.

$149,000 Pr i m e , B u s y J a p a n e s e Teriyaki food court business.

435 s.f. Gross Rent about $4150/mo

30 SEATS CHINESE RESTAURANT SURREY BUSY RESTAURANTS COFFEE ON COMMERCIAL DR

$39,000

$199,000

$180,000 Well established Chinese restaurant w/more than 100 seats. 3000 sqft Easy to operate. Gross rent 6450, 4 years left with 5 years option.Central location with steady customers. Over 9 years operating. Easy to change to other type of rest.

HOTPOT&KTV+BUBBLE TEA

$169,000

$289,000

Chinese restaurant on high Prime, busy Indian style traffic street. Very Low Gross Chinese food business in rent $1,800. About 30 seats, Surrey. High volume. new lease 3 + 3.

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

The best location inside Crystal Mall in the centre of Burnaby. 100 seats, fully renovated with commercial kitchen & 3 fully equipped Karaoke rooms. Lots of potential for the right operator. Easy to get started, super money making business.

32 SEATS JAPANESE RAMEN

SALAD BAR DOWNTOWN

$89,000 Japanese noodle restaurant on very busy location. Next to HSBC with rear parkings. Price to sell. Gross rent is $3,200. Easily convert to other types of foods.

METROTOWN CAFÉ

$45,000 Bubble tea and coffee Cafe Restaurant in Old Orchard Centre. Daily sales average $500.

Gross Rent $4,275. Sunday half Day. Please do not disturb staff. Great opportunity for this long time restaurant. Very stable & loyal customers & very busy area. Full kitchen! Hot sale! Easily convert to other types of foods.

50 SEATS REST.RICHMOND VEGI IN CRYSTAL MALL

$98,000 50 seats Indian rest. in Public Market outsite, High traffic, possible liquor license,1400 SF Rent $4700 HST include. 4 year left+ 5 year option.

$49,900 Great opportunity to be your own boss in the Food Court of the Crystal Mall. Fully equipped with 6-head stove, 3 fridges, icemaker, grease-trap and more. Low Rent $3,250/month (basic & additional rent) all incl. Tenant reserve priority to continue in the end of lease term.

$98,000

VIETNAMESE NOODLE

$62,000

Well established gourmet deli all you can eat salad bar in the high foot traffic food fair area. Easy to operate with one full time & one part time. Provide full training by the seller. Five or six days work. Very reasonable rent.

Vietnamese noodle cafe with around 25 seats.

Easy to operate by just 2 persons. Simple & quick menu for more turn over. Great for investors or to own it yourself. Could open in the morning to attract clients from the nearby Park & Ride/Fly. Lots of potential once the name becomes well known.

INDUSTRIAL AREA SANDWICHES CAFE

REST.CAFE IN AUTOMALL

$38,800 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.

Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

$280,000 Oppor tunity to own a well established Chinese and western food rest in Richmond Auto Mall High. No competition, easy run.

Low rent .

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Mikael Tang Cell: 778.549.8882 Sales Associate

QUALITY BOAT MANUFACTURE - Building the Best Yachts in Canada- $458,000 HEALTHY FAST FOOD - Vanwest, Good Mall Location, Priced to Sell - TOO LATE UNIQUE FOOD MANUFACTURING/DIST - High Profit, Great Customer List- $435,000

COFFEE SHOP + FULL ORGANIC BAKERY

MAJOR FRANCHISE RESTAURANT- WHITE ROCK AREA Beautiful Decor, Business is Building- TOO LATE

?

Bean Around The World

NEW LISTING

?

Excellent location in Busy

$198,000

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

INVESTOR WANTED!!

4.08 ACRES- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Central Surrey-Good Price TOO LATE 12.1 ACRES- WHISTLER AREA - Development Potential $1.0 MILLION COMM. COMPUTER BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP GOOD PROFIT, GROWING SALES, SHARES $285,000 INDUSTRIAL, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES, BURNABY INVENTORY INCLUDED - GOOD PROFIT $235,000 INVESTOR WANTS GOOD BUSINESS - $3.0 MILLION & UP UNIQUE JAPANESE TEA HOUSE - Special imported Teas Nice Business WEST KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - 10 ACRE SITE + BUILDING Future Townhouse development on 3 Acres of site. Building has living quarters, 300 person Cafeteria. Need $500K venture capital or sell for $3.5 Million

?

Richmond Commercial property INVESTOR WANTS BUSINESS - Minimum assets of $35 Million

FOR SALE ?

City Centre , close to

Aberdeen Mall ?

Excellent exposure with retail or

office use ?

Good opportunity to own

your property ?

Currently Leased

$318,000

$2,000 + HST ”GOOD INCOME RETURN”

NEED GOOD BUSINESS TO SELL I HAVE INVESTORS & BUYERS: ALL PRICE RANGERS, & BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL & DEVELOPMENTS SECTOR

GARRY A. WAHL

A. Sc. T.

PRESIDENT OF W. B. B. A., MEMBER, COMM. DIVI.

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty Cell: (604) 230-6359 Phone: (604) 322-3000 Fax: (604) 531-2562 Email: garrywahl@shaw.ca

David Cho

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,

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

$6.2 Million COFFEE SHOP, VANCOUVER WEST Sale: $320,000, NOI:$70,000 Franchise, Nice location

$269,000

FRANCHISE AVAILABLE

$329,000

Popular Sub Franchise,Call me!

MOTEL, BC.

DRY CLEANERS, LANGLEY

Sales:$1.2M, 67 Rooms.

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

Next to Safeway.

$4.9 Million CHEQUE CASHED, NEW WESTMINSTER Profit: $10,000-$15,000/month.

Very easy job. Regular customer.

$349,000 MONEY EXCHANGE, BURNABY NOI $36,000

$75,000 HOTEL, CRANBROOK

$195,000 CONVENIENCE STORE, BURNABY Sale: $610,000. Close to Burnaby Hospital Good location with regular customers.

$118,000 DRY CLEANERS, NEW WESTMINSTER

Room: 30+Pub + Restaurant Sale: 1.1M, Good Profit

Sale: $180,000, Low rent,

$1.9 Million

$185,000

GAS STATION, GREATER VANCOUVER GAS STATION WITH PROPERTY Sales: $2.5M, 10% cap rate

$2.3M

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

$27 0,000

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.

DRY CLEANERS-VANCOUVER

$1,100,000(Share Price)

Sale: $390,000, NOI: $250,000.

Commercial customers

POSTAL OUTLET, LANGLEY

$580 ,000 GROCERY+ PROPERTY, CHILLIWACK Sale: $2,500 /day, 3 Bedroom upstair, Lot: 8,700sqft Lots of Parking spaces, Good condition

$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

$2.95M

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

$149 ,000 COMMERCIAL BUILDING (STRATA),GREATER VANCOUVER 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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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 25, 2010 | PAGE 11 Master Medallion

Sonya Reich

TOP PRODUCER

Bus.: 604.530.4141

Top 2%, 2010

View my listings at

www.sonyajoreich.ca LAKE WATER VIEW

9.6 ACRES WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW

INVESTMENT ACREAGE

“NO. 8 across Canada”

CONVENIENCE STORE

NORTH SURREY - $2,200,000

LANGLEY - $1,990,000

SURREY, $109,000

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.

9.6 acres gently sloped view property in PORT KELLS. Setting of tranquil charm. One block west of Willoughby. Two road frontage. Few minutes to shopping and all amenities. Easy access to Hwy#1.

Great holding property.

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

“Upscale Convenience Store” at the corner of Scott rd/72ave. Formal Max store. 2,836 SF. Good lease. Topline equipment(12 door built in cooler) Ample parking. 2009 annual sales 600K plus.

Highgh traffic area. MONEY making business.

BISTRO STYLE CAFÉ

INDUSTRIAL FOR SALE

MEGA MANSION ON 4.67 ACRES

GROCERY & GAS STATION

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS $699,000

SOLD SURREY - $109,000

LANGLEY, $2,100,000

LANGLEY - $1,590,000

GALIANO ISLAND - $1,700,000

Brand new upscale Café in Clayton Heights.

836 SF. 10 seating + covered patio. Surrounded by Residential development & near Clayton high school.

Excellent retail exposure. Serves homemade gourmet Soup, salad, sandwiches, milkshakes & smoothies.

Place holds great potential!

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.

12,345 SF 3 level house on beautiful 4.67 acres of cleared land in Gloucester Industrial area with Future development potential. Total 11 bdrms, 9 baths, 8 fireplaces, 5 laundries and BSMT has 3 separate rental suites. Super investment!

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.

50'S STYLE CAFÉ

INVESTMENT STRATA with Tenant

INDUSTRIAL CAFÉ

INDUSTRIAL CAFÉ

SOLD FORT LANGLEY - $299,000

SURREY - $259,900

LANGLEY - $59,900

NEW WESTMINSTER - $69,000

Fort Langley's Most Famous “50's Diner” 3750 SF. Full kitchen. Liquor License. 67 seating plus 30 seating outside. Open Mon-Sun(9am-6pm).

Annual sales over 500K. famous for burgers & milk shakes. Best Location with high visibility. Excellent family business.

Industrial Strata Unit for sale with Tenant.

Running business as Coffee shop. 1742 SF. 5yrs lease. Zoned Light Industrial. Tenant pays $1759.33/month. Great Investment.

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.

Well established industrial café in high traffic area.1735 SF. Full kitchen. 40 Seating. Low rent.

Open 5 days/week(Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm).

Serves breakfast & lunch. Easy to run. Buy yourself a job!

COMMERCIAL LOT

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

DOLLAR STORE

DRY CLEANERS

SOLD SURREY - $469,000

LANGLEY $1,100,000

LANGLEY $39,000

SURREY - $99,000

Vacant Commercial Corner Lot with two road frontage. Located at High traffic area of Downtown Cloverdale. 7920 SF lot. Zoned C-15.

80% lot coverage. Build your own Commercial/ Residential Building.

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

Dry Cleaners at the corner of 120ST/72Ave stripmall. 1535 SF. Open 6days/week(MonSat, 7am-6pm). Same owner since 1993. Well established & steady clientele. Room to grow.

High foot traffic area.

FAMILY RESTAURANT

COFFEE SHOP

FLORIST & GIFTS

DOG GROOMING

LANGLEY - $149,000

LANGLEY - $79,000

AGASSIZ BC - $79,000

LANGLEY - $49,000

“Family Restaurant” in Langley City. 5000SF. 165 seating. Full Kitchen & Liquor License.

Well known & well established. Built in clientele.

Serves Breakfast & Lunch. Great family business.

Well known Coffee Shop in Aldergrove. 1400 SF, Full kitchen. 45 Seating. 20 parking. Low rent($1,575/mth). Open 6am-2pm. Serves breakfast & lunch. Great family business.

Long & well established, well known local florist in the heart of Agassiz in a fast growing area. Main street exposure. 1108SF, FTD system. Also carries gift items. Gross sales $210K in 2008. Good income.

Excellent staff.

Well established “Dog Grooming” business in Brookswood. Surrounded by residential housing.

350SF. low rent. Open 5days/week(TuesSat/8am-2pm). Short business hours & Built in clientele. No competition.

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Joni

THE THIRSTY DUCK PUB!

Askew

The Gold Standard

C-21 Mountainview Realty Ltd.

1695 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1

Direct : 250-365-4731 Toll Free: 1-800-811-7650 and enter 0

www.joniaskew.com

joni@joniaskew.com

BRILLIANT STORAGE

50 Unit mini storage with shop, rental unit and 3 bedroom residential apartment. High visibility location and operating at 100% occupancy. 3 separate legals. This is the first time being offered for sale. Information package available upon request to qualified buyers.

$890,000 $94,900

$499,000

This pub is located in South Castlegar near Castlegar's newest subdivision adjacent Highway 22. The business has been increasing market share under the current management over the past 3 years with sales in excess of $650,000 for year ending July 31,2009. Cap rate is 17% over the past 3 years. The Pub is popular with it's horseshoe bar, floor to ceiling river rock fireplace, covered balcony, 12 ft ceilings, and mahogany bar and finishing. The Pub is equipped with a full commercial kitchen, an assortment of flat screen TVs, pool tables, darts and BC lottery terminals. The owner does not work in the bar and the well trained friendly staff are in place for all kinds of investors. Call LB to make an appt. or to request a complete info package on this fantastic Kootenay opportunity.

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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 25, 2010 | PAGE 13

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

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

roger@rogerchan.ca $180,000

$69,000

50 SEAT JAPANESE RESTAURANT On E Broadway with customer parking. Liquor license available. Fully vented commercial kitchen. 1,540 sf with gross rent at $3,495.

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.

$38,000

WELL ESTABLISHED COIN LAUNDRY

WELL ESTABLISHED PIZZA STORE

16-SEAT BUBBLE TEA & SNACK HOUSE

In a small shopping plaza on Clarke and Como Lake Road with lots of customer parking.

1,719 SqFt, 25 Washers & 20 Dryers. Extra income from Dry-Cleaning Drop-Off and Mail Box Rental. Very stable business.

Located in Whalley Station Square, right on King George Highway and 108 Ave. Over 20 years in same location. Fully equipped kitchen with walk in cooler. 1040 sq.ft., gross rent $2409/month and remaining 2 yr

on Cambie and 40th Avenue. 576 sf.

Gross rent $1,900/month.

Remaining 3 years plus 5 years option. Easy to operate. Stable sale.

$138,000

$68,000

35 SEAT JAPANESE NOODLE RESTAURANT

$78,000

WELL ESTABLISHED DRY CLEANING & ALTERATION SERVICE

CERTIGARD MECHANIC SHOP ON GRANVILLE AND 64TH AVE

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 pending approval. Change of food type possible.

Located in a shopping plaza anchored

by Save-On Foods. Full line of equipment and lots of loyal customers for the past 25 years in same location by same owner.

Petro-Canada Certigard mechanic shop on Granville and 64th Ave with a heavy traffic flow. Reception office and 3 repair bays.

Ve r y r e a s o n a b l e g r o s s r e n t a t $3,600/month. Well established customer base and absentee owner.

$45,000

$299,000

$128,000

WELL ESTABLISHED AUTO MECHANIC SHOP & MUFFLER SERVICE On Mountain & Fern Street. 10 years in business with a solid customer base. 3 hoists & a designated parking lot. New lease term available for new owner.

100-SEAT JAPANESE RESTAURANT on Davie and Thurlow, the busiest section of Davie Street. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler and freezer. Liquor licence available.

13 years in business by same owner.

Located on Production Way and Lougheed Hwy. Mainly serving breakfast and lunch, 5 days a week. Fully vented commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and liquor licence. Great potential to extend menu and serve dinner. Very reasonable rent and ample customer parking.

$28,000 $98,000

$28,000 $55,000

$128,000

16 SEAT FISH AND CHIPS RESTAURANT

KOREAN TERRIYAKI MEAT AND DELI ITALIAN RESTAURANT 58-SEAT IN THENewly FOODset COURT On Hastings & Willingdon. Fully up Deli and Meat stall in Harbour Located in Robson Public Market in equipped commercial kitchen. Walk-in Centre Food Court, next to Simon Fraser Downtown Vancouver. Fully vented cooler, liquor licence, and customer University downtown campus.

Wide store commercial kitchen, very reasonable parking lot. New 5-year plus 5-year frontageparking. and very reasonable rent. lease at $3,500/month gross rent. rent and free customer

Located in a small shopping plaza on 108 Ave and 146 Street. Fully vented commercial open kitchen. 700 sf, gross rent $945 per month including property taxes and water. Same owner for 10 years.

Off.: 604.322.3000 www.rogerchan.ca

$125,000

$69,000

$15,000

SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY

50 SEAT RESTAUARNT

$149,000

20 SEAT CHINESE RESTAURANT Located on Cambie & West Broadway with lots of traffic, just across Cambie Skytrain Station. Fully vented commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler & easily converted to other types of restaurant.

$49,000

16 SEAT JAPANESE SUSHI 16 seat Japanese Sushi on West 3rd Street and Lonsdale Avenue.

New 5 year lease. 8 years in business and very stable daily sale.

$368,000

FRANCHISE SALAD AND JUICE BAR Franchise Salad and Juice Bar "Garden Fresh Express" in Metrotown Centre Food Court. Please do not approach owner or staff.

$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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RAJ THIND.COM 778-554-SOLD (7653)

rthind@sutton.com

Real Estate Professional

COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT

Quality Service Without Compromise PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The sight is approved for long term congregate care.

26-30 TOWNHOME with the proposed plan is designed to adaptable to the usage.

-Great holding revenue of over $3600 /per month SIGHT CENTRAL -Large workable area over 1.15 acres, -Preliminary Archetecs drawings and proforma in place NANAIMO -Private setting ,close to schools, shoppings and recreation -Engineers, Architects and Consultants available

$949,000

RECENT COMMERCIAL SOLDS OPA! Souvalki -Maple Ridge Lonsdale Quay Cafe Quiznos Subs- North Burnaby Kelowna Fitness Facility

Vera`s Burger Shack Broadway Commercial & Development Prop. Franchise Smoke Shops Multiple Locationsand more...

AGRESSIVE MARKETING WITH PROVEN RESULTS! RESTAURANTS/FRANCHISE 10,000 SQFT LOT FOR SALE

SUB FRANCHISE

WELL KNOWN PIZZA FRANCHISE ?

Commercial and Broadway ?

Over $1250 average daily sales ?

Great Lease,Less than $3200NNN ?

Owner Operate Nets over $10k/month

Broadway - Close to Hospital Steady year round - $199,000

$359,000 ?

Broadway and MacDonald ?

Average Sales over $1000/ day ?

Easy location to manage ?

Perfect for Owner/Operator Only $199,000 Great price.

AWARD WINNING BURGER FRANCHISE ?

New listing UBC Location ?

Over $600,000 average for past 3 years ?

Outstanding Reputation -Low Franchise Fee ?

Profitable location--$349,000

?

North Vancouver -Great Sales volume ?

Very low Lease Rate $2400/month NNN ?

Tons of development in the area BOTH LOCATIONS ?

Easy to Manage, perfect for owner/op. CAN BE PURCHASED TOGETHER ?

Listed Only $249,000

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

$520,000 WON`T LAST

-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.

GREAT REPUTATION MAPLE RIDGE $139K

TURN KEY ONLY $169,000

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

WELL KNOWN GREAT WHITE ROCK LOCATION

?

Established year round business ?

Large location, only $1500/month ?

Multiple cooking and prep areas ?

Includes $130K of equipment & Inventory

?

Large Surrey business ?

Long term est Location ?

Training & Support avail.

?

Central Coquitlam- Serviced ?

Zoned RS1 - 2 or 3 Levels ?

Flat Easy Build Lot ?

Close to schools, transit, ? shopping and recreation

BAR and GRILL FRANCHISE

DELI AND CATERING COMPANY

PANTRY RESTAURANT

Harbour Center Mall Great Sales low hrs-10-6pm MonFri Easy access and easy to manage-

Now only $499,000 Turn Key

Newer Strip Mall ?

Location Just Off HWY 1 and ?

Golden Ears surrounded by business ? & Residence Healty and Nutritional ?

ONLY 129,000

LARGE BURNABY RESTURANT & LOUNGE ?

OPTIONS TO PURCHASE FRANCHISING RIGHTS ?

Huge location with large open patio 150 SEATS + ?

High exposure location over 25 Large Screen Tv’s ?

Surrounded bu Business and Residences ?

All ages, limited competition in the area ?

Over 4500 sq.ft Huge Kitchen ?

Inclusive of all franchising rights

OPTICAL BUSINESS WITH PROPERTY

CALL FOR DETAILS

$299,000

FRANCHISE SMOKE SHOPS ?

Multiple locations available ?

Low fees low over head ?

Call for Details

-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 ?

Large Corner location -property can be purchased seperately $389K

N.BURNABY GROCERY AND DELI

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

MOTEL WITH PROPERTY ?

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 ?

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

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High Traffic Area Ov $1000/day

Motivated Seller Only 109K

BUY/SELL OR LEASE YOUR PROPERTY TODAY.

MORE FRANCHISING OPTIONS AVAILABLE CALL FOR LOCATIONS AND DETAILS.

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Chris Anderson MSc, MBA

Sutton Group – 1st West Realty

Selling Broker

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.

Direct: 778-371-0189

www.teamA.ca PLASTIC BAG MANUFACTURING $480,000

ALL BUSINESSES ARE PRE-QUALIFIED FOR FINANCING, OAC!

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 $179,000

COFFEE & TEA SHOP $220,000

Waves - Coffee Shop, Vancouver, Price $450,000, Net Profit $140,000, owner part time. Financing available

Profitable businesses on Vancouver Island, Net Income $100,000+ Financing Available

Flying Wedge Pizza, Price $320,000,

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.

Net Profit $140,000, owner part time. Financing Available

Blenz Coffee, Price $450,000, $150,000, owner part time. Financing Available

Storage, Langley, Price $400,000, + option to buy building and land for $1.2 million (vendor financing available) Net Profit $170,000, owner part time

CONVENIENCE STORE + LOTTERY $98,000

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.

Night Club, Price $600,000 open only 2 nights on weekends, Net Profit $250,000, owner operated

Truck Accessories, Victoria, Price $619,000,

www.shermanlee.ca

Net profit $200,000, owner part time. Financing available

High End Car wash, Burnaby, Price $500,000,

Sherman Lee

Net Profit $120,000

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Gym, Vancouver, Price $380,000, Net Profit $120,000, potential, owner part time. Financing Available.

湫

604.831.8277

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

Bus: 604.273.2828 | Fax: 604.648.8813

www.shermanlee.ca best@shermanlee.ca

GROCERY + GAS STATION

TRANSMISSION + AUTO REPAIR

The Honda Dealership is moving to a larger location creating a great opportunity to own this C2 zoned property. The 6300 sq. ft.

10 year old building is strategically located on the .76 acre property taking full advantage of all the property has to offer. This is one of the best sites of it's kind anywhere in the area taking full advantage of the retail traffic here.

Grocery, produce, fuel, lottery sales, this business has it all.

High traffic location with excellent local following.

Surrounded by golf courses, ski hills and a magnificent Rocky Mountain setting this business has it all.

FOR SALE $1,290,000 FOR LEASE $18.00 SQ.FT.

$970,000

Founded in 1992 this transmission and auto repair specialist has become one of the most respected names in the East Kootenay.

Platinum business award winners the last 8 years in a row the business has garnered a loyal customer base with a solid staff dedicated to excellence. Housed in a 2500 sq.ft. concrete block building on its own land in an convenient location with all the up to date diagnostic equipment for continued success.

COMMERCIAL UNIT

DEVELOPMENT LAND

150 ft. downtown Highway frontage. Hi-ways 3 and 95. 1 block from town centre. Great retail/ restaurant/ drive-thru/ office site. Perfect redevelopment parcel. Rear lane. Combine for an additional 20,125 sq ft.

The best downtown commercial development site currently available. Great Cranbrook street visibility and good access to Van Horne St. (Hwy 95). In the heart of the city this site presents endless opportunities.

Beautiful new M2 zoned building in the heart of Cranbrook's Industrial area. This building has available three individual 2500 sq ft light industrial units or one 7500 sq ft unit, each unit is individually metered, has an office space (350 sq ft) with it's own frontage and door, separate washroom, 350 sq ft mezzanine and a 14x18 bay door to access the 2150 sq ft warehouse.

$258,500

$258,500

FOR SALE $1,350,000 FOR LEASE $7.00 SQ.FT.

LOCATION/TRAFFIC/EXPOSURE

LAND AND BUILDING ONLY

Jim Barber

$1,200,000 INDUSTRIAL FOR SALE/LEASE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

1.866.426.8211

jimbarber@ekrealty.com | www.ekrealty.com EAST KOOTENAY REALTY 25 10th Avenue South. Cranbrook,

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Business Broker

Dir: 604-762-6429

www.yourbusinessbroker.ca • michael@yourbusinessbroker.ca

INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR BUSINESS? FREE MARKET EVALUATION

Call (604) 762-6429 ROCK SUGAR CLUB

$599,000

Located in the heart of downtown Langley.

Gross sales over $1.2 Million with a liquor primary license for 425 people and a full commercial kitchen.

Over $200,000 spent last year on renovations

MADE IN THE SHADE BLINDS

$99,000

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

#1 COFFEE FRANCHISE 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.

$489,000

PANTHEON FITNESS With over 1100 active members this downtown Vancouver fitness centre is a very strong business. The recent renovations and new equipment to this centre show beautifully. Over $375,000 in equipment are included in the sale. Lots of room to expand into juice bar and supplements for additional revenue.

$375,000

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

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Naghmeh (Nava) Manshadi RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT

Dir: 778-938-6282

Westcoast Realty

www.RoyaltyGroupRealty.com navmem@yahoo.ca

Royalty Group Realty

www.wallislee.com

1057 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3

TOP COFFEE SHOP FRANCHISE IN GASTOWN AREA 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.

$498,900

Langley RESTAURANT $179,000 15 years well established and profitable business, 7500 S.F. fully licensed Chinese rest. located at 64/200 street Langley, along with other anchor tenants such as Shoppers. Over 200 seat for functions like WEDDING, CHRISTMAS PARTIES and COMPANY MEETING. Commercial kitchen, liquor license and lots of parking.

Richmond COFFEE/BUBBLE TEA SHOP $38,000 Well established smoke store located in a busy plaza on No 3 Rd / Alderbridge Way Licensed to sell Lotto, cigarettes, coffee, sandwich & Western Union service, etc. One man operation & low rent ($1,050/month). High foot traffic location with Skytrain route. Good income from nearby schools, offices & a lot of repeat customers.

TOP COFFEE SHOP FRANCHISE IN VANCOUVER,DOWNTOWN AREA 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.

Richmond STEVENSTON GIFT SHOP $28,000 Great location with lots of tourists and local regular clients. Low rent, easy to operate, very busy during tourist season, great potential business. Flexible hours. Seller motivated. Don't miss this great opportunity to start your own business!!

$249,900

Live Your Dream!

Bill Raine

101 - 3500 Carrington Road West Kelowna, BC., V4T 3C1 (250)768-8001

braine@coldwellbanker.ca www.BillRaine.info 'Kelowna's #1 small business realtor’ GREAT OPPORTUNITY $145,000 FINE DINING RESTAURANT Beautiful casual or fine dining restaurant. Fully equipped, bar, private large patio nearly 1000 sq ft with plexiglass fencing, storage, walkin cooler and freezer. High profile location next to Tim Hortons, lots of parking, good signage. Suitable for franchise restaurant. Must be seen.

Very good equipment package, modern setup, seperate bar, stereo system, fireplace. Lots of storage space and coolers. This restaurant has it all. wwww.BillRaine.info

$200,000

RENOVATED RESTAURANT

Opportunity to buy profitable, renovated restaurant with a great location on the highway in Lumby. Lots of parking, 40 seats inside, 40 seat patio. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinnner. Lots of storage, good equipment package, walkin cooler and freezer. Crawl space with extra storage. Tastefully decorated. Building also available. www.BillRaine.info

$125,000

BEAN SCENE COFFEE

Wow!!! What an opportunity. Very profitable coffee shop in Kelowna. Proven track record, brand recognition, top-notch training from world rated barista.

Strong profile in Kelowna. Award winning beans roasted locally. Better than a franchise, no franchise fees. Buyer will work under a licence agreement. For more information, contact Bill Raine, 250-870-6210 or www.BillRaine.info

$397,000

Industrial Plastics & Paints is a well established 15 year old franchise store, offering a wide range of products & services to both retail and wholesale customers. The business has over 2,900 business and municipal accounts with a well established retail customer base and this sale includes inventory. The franchise is 60 years old and very well known and established throughout all of BC. www.BillRaine.info

$199,000

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Great opportunity to own an easy to operate business. Top of the line equipment, well maintained. High profile location, lots of parking, fabulous decor. Absentee owner needs to sell. Great time to buy as the business enters its busy season.

AMAZING OKANAGAN ICON NOW AVAILABLE

$995,000

Bliss Bakery is located on the shore of Okanagan Lake in beautiful Peachland.

Huge loyal fan base, strong brand recognition through marketing and exposure, excellent location. Solid strong sales and profit. Positioned for expansion, favorable lease. If you want a great business, do not miss this one!!! www.BillRaine.info

$145,000

WESTBANK LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

Main St. 1060 sf, Westbank Shopping Ctr 1500sf, Vintage View 2473 sf

Serving the Central Okanagan Area Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

*based on MLS sold listings in 2009

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RESTAURANTS SUPERMARKET Franchise Canadian Food Business For Sale East Indian Restaurant Vancouver Daily sales:$5000 plus catering

Indian Restaurant Vancouver Pizza Store Daily Sale $300-400 Rent Only $1,245 per/mon

2 Supermarkets Surrey Daily Sales $13,000, Net Profit:$200,000 yearly (Scott Rd) Daily Sales $2,500 - 3,000 Supermarket-Cloverdale with or without property Daily average sales: $4,000

2 Subways and 1 Quiznos in Richmond

Produce Stores - Vancouver Daily sales $2500-$3000 Asking $175,000

ABC Restaurant for Sale In Surrey, BC, $200,000

CONVENIENCE STORES

Banquet Hall With Store For Sale With Property

Convenience Store in Surrey BC. Daily Sales $1,500. Rent $4,800 per/mon Inc. Taxes & Insurance.

Asking Price $79,000 Plus Stock.

CLOTHING BUSINESS Used Clothing Business for Export. Net Profit $450,000 year. In Surrey

SHINGLE MILL Mission, Net Profit $600,000-$700,000 YRLY

9 STORES LEASED Building for sales.

Rental income $106,000+yearly

NEW WEST Daily sales $2000 Asking $175,000 New West with Property Daily sales- $2500-$3000 Asking $1million

SOLD

Convenience Store in Surrey BC. Daily Sales $1,700. Rent $2,800 per/mon Convenience Store with 3 bedroom house-Langley Daily Sales $2000 2+1 Subways only call now 4 Convenience Stores - Surrey Daily sales $1500-$1700 Asking $140,000

Beer and Wine Store, in Vancouver

HARRISON HOT SPRING OPPORTUNITY

GAS STATIONS 2 Gas Stations for sale with Property.

Leased Esso gas station with SevenEleven. $2.5 Million Plus stock Delta- Daily Sales-$2500-$3000 Gas volume 3 million litres plus rental income AldergroveLeased Esso Gas Station For Sale. Rental income: $106,000per year + TRIPLE NET

MOTELS 2 Franchise Motels in Surrey.

Good Income and Good Location.

32 Room Motel in Burnaby for sale $600,000 Down Payment, owner carrying mortgage at 6% PA. Asking $3.5 Million

20,29 and 32 room motels all on Hwy1@ Cash Creek, Boston Bar, and Chillwack

I HAVE FLAGGED MOTELS IN BC 1 pubs with beer & wine store restaurant+ Commercial plaza near Abbrtsford 104 room Motel in BC. 6 hr drive 42 room Motel in BC. 7 hr drive

HOTELS & MOTELS

42 room motel Surrey Active licences for 20 room motel - Cash Creek Beer & Wine Store, Pub, 48 rooms in Surrey Restaurant & Motel 32 room motel - Vancouver 6 acre site. Zoned Commercial 104 rooms motel in Williams Lake $700,000

RE/MAX SELECT PROPERTIES Please call Hall-of Fame-Award Winner Commercial Specialist KARTAR SINGH AHLUWALIA Phone: 604-737-8865 Cell: 604-831-0486 For Advertising Information Please Call 1-877-337-1188 or visit www.BusinessExchange.ca

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Panago Pizza

Merritt, B.C. - SOLD West Kelowna, B.C. - SOLD Smithers, B.C. - For Sale - List Price: $275,000

103-2544 DOUGLAS RD

Eric Weber (Personal Real Estate Corp.)

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

LIST PRICE $419,800

B.C. Interior

#107-565 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 8R4 Tel: 250.763.2300 / Fax: 250.763.2304 eric.weber@colliers.com

“Excellent opportunity in the heart of north burnaby industrial district” This corner unit offers high exposure and convenience, strategically located between Lougheed And Transcanada, Highways. A short distance to Metrotown and Brentwood Malls within 20 minutes drive to downtown Vancouver and easy access to Greater Vancouver Communities.

For further information, please contact:

Main Sqft: 1,480 2nd floor: 1,380 Taxes: $7,127 Zonging: M2 Parking: 5 Stalls

Eric Weber, AACI (Ret.) Personal Real Estate Corporation

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italo.com email:italo@italo.com

Our Knowledge is your Property

LES TWAROG (604) 671-7000 Crest Realty (Westside) Brokerage OFFICES STRATA + LIVE/WORK •1050 PACIFIC ST (MAIN OFFICE ENTRANCE).

Unique opportunity to own a dual use strata consisting of a 613 sf office with street entrance + a 870 s/f 2 bdrm suite above. 2nd entrance 2J-1033 Marina side. Total 1483 S/F.

$1,099,000 •312 - 515 W. Pender (at Richards). 285 sf 3rd flr office strata at Conference Plaza. Rented at $685/mo, including1 pkg.

$159,900

COMM. DEVELOPMENT SITE LANGLEY 21427 83rd Ave near 216 St. proposed interchange in Willoughby Heights in Langley. 1.51 acres for sale (65,000 sf) + properties on either side may also be available (for another 3 acres). Currently zoned SR-2.

Suburban Residential with 4200 sf house & a few outbuildings on property. Potential future re-zoning to Highway Commercial once interchange is finished in 2013 (strip mall, hotel?)

$1,999,000

To view listings please visit:

www.6717000.com/Biz

1428 West 7th Street., Vancouver, B.C.

NORTH SURREY LAND ASSEMBLY 11880 - 11920 - 96 A AVE. 4 lots with 275 frontage & 36,000 s/f of land, zoned single family. Most properties currently rented, great holding property - go to website for info package and area video tour.

$2,200,000

DOWNTOWN VIDEO STORE INDEPENDENT FLIXX 976 Denman. Profitable Video Store in business for 10 years. 10,000 DVD's included with purchase. Sales $220K/yr, net income $45K/yr (Lease $2700/mo). 5 part-time staff.

$125,000

LILLOOET LAND FOR SALE, 17 ACRES 1.5 HRS NORTH OF WHISTLER 8810 Texas Creek Rd, (8 km South of Lillooet) 17+ Acres View lot on a knoll, drilled well, sweeping views of valley, mountains & river. Golf course near by. Build your dream home. MUST BE SOLD

Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

$139,000

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MEDALLION REALTY

Consecutive #1 in Business 0 in the Fraser sales 2004-2010 Valley Real Estate Board President’s Club Medallion Member Welcomes English, Cantonese & Mandarin enquiries

Anna Cheng ASSOCIATE BROKER

DIRECT

OFFICE

604- 657-2841

604-572-1211

www.annacheng.com anna@annacheng.com

7832 120th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 3N2

$85,000

$65,000

$79,000

$130,000

Pita Pizzaz - a franchise outlet in the Willowbrook Mall Food Court serving donair and Souvlaki. Net after all expenses to owner/operator averages between $5000 to $6000 a month. One on-site full time staff plus 4 part time employees. Royalty is 7% on gross sales.

Over 20 years Deli cafe, sandwich bar in the heart of Cloverdale, excellent lease rate including utility & hydro. 2 reserved parking stalls at rear.

Easily can be managed by 1 person. Owner is netting $3,000 + paying 2 part-time workers, estimating $12,000 stock on top of asking price.

Fully licensed 80 seats Chinese restaurant located at the Valley Centre along with other anchor tenant such as price Smart and Starbucks. Equipped with live seafood tank, very little competition. Open 7 days. Good size kitchen with woks, deep fryers, grill, coolers, ice maker - run by 2 owners and 2 helpers.

Excellent lease, rent includes water and garbage..

Franchised bakery and cafe with 43 seats located in downtown 9 storey office building and Vancouver Career College. Lease payments include garbage, floor and counter cleaning after closing. Owner and 2 part time workers work 5 days a week. Menu includes muffin, soup and sandwich, salad, etc. Do not disturb staff. Preferred showings at 3:30pm after closing.

$269,000

$99,000

$690,000

$50,000

Long established stationery on Scott Road with Postal outlet.

Services including key cutting, passport photos, gift, mailboxes, money transfer. Owned and managed by seller for 6 days with Sunday closed. Good lease in place with 5 yr option. Postal side with 180 mailboxes fully rented, completed image update as required by Canada Post, new computer. 3 designated parking in front of store and plenty of customer parking. Training will be provided. Easily managed by one owner with a minimum net income of $7000 a month.

DVD/CD/boxes importers and wholesalers, media production including high quality colour printing, burning and packaging. 2009 sales approximately at 1 million mark.

Includes close to 1,000 client data base. Open 5 days 9am to 5:30pm. All equipment owned by Seller except for the Xerox color copier on lease. Great money maker, please contract listing broker re: reason for sale and the relocation condition.

Training will be provided.

Local commercial/residential mixed use, solid freestanding building, 3 commercial units on ground level, residential units with sundeck and view of North Shores..

Kitty Kingdom where cat food and accessories are specialized - been around for over years at the same location. Open 5 days exclusive parking at rear.

Asking price includes website on-line, all inventory, training and 2000 customer base. Owner works the store herself and is getting a bit beyond her health ability.

$29,000

$39,000

$199,000

$89,000

Unisex hair salon, 4 chairs, 2 sinks, reception area, 1 office room. Just renovated a new 5 years lease of $1850 gross rent a month, turn key operation, owner wants to take it easy and can consider renting a chair back from new owner.

Fashion online with manufacturer in Vietnam-been around for 5 years, show room with extremely low overhead. Asking price included existing inventory with resale of $70,000 approximately, training, website, telephone numbers, equip.

Excellent opportunity for buyers with a passion for fashions or simply wants to work 4 days a week, flexible hours & makes $8000 to $10,000 a month profit. Sellers are comparing their product with H&M & Forever 21 only cheaper & better quality.

Laser clinic - services including teeth whitening, anti-aging face treatment, hair removal etc. Equipment purchased new 3 years ago and owner is asking less that the replacement value of the set up. Client base over 500 and keep growing. Seller will keep the bridal make up section of the business and will train Buyer with all necessary skill and knowledge. Vender will even consider a take back up to 50% of the sale price subject to credit approval.

FLOWER SHOP - 20 years of goodwill in the Lonsdale Quay Market, right beside the Flight Centre at the entrance overlooking the water. Steady cliental, safe working environment, owner working with daughter netting $120,000 a year. Owner is retiring & can still work with new buyers if needed for part time. Opens 7 days, market hours, 9-7.

$99,000

$2,999,000

$75,000

$95,000

Neighbourhood convenience store close to residential, schools and the Cloverdale race track.

Long established goodwill and current owner has been operating store for over 9 years. Husband and wife team and net income over $10,000 a month.

Movie rental andsales- highly profitable with smokes, lotto, phone cards, ATM and Pay phone on site all generating on-going income. Owner will train.

Asking price includes strata warehouse property in Surrey, drycleaning business with 4 outlets depot in N. Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Vancouver all with good lease. Business currently generating a revenue of $75,000 a month.

Filtered water bottling and ice business located in the Kennedy Heights Shopping Centre - 8 years of goodwill with steady customer data base. Company van is included in the sale. Low overhead, lots of parking. Filtration system alone $50K + Turnkey operation, sale due to one of the shareholders having other business ventures. Franchise fee not required at this location. Full details contract listing broker.

Fast developing area with sales grossing $10,000 a month in its 3rd month of operation.

Husband faces job promotion in Ottawa and must relocate. Trademark registered, turn-key health food store, an opportunity not to be missed, offers!

$850,000

$198,000

$120,000

$45,000

Hunting Lodge with main house and visitor's accommodation on an approximate 0.2 acre site where other equipment and workshop are stored. Included in the purchase price is land, building, business and life time tenure (subjects apply) having access to the hunting boundaries of 100 miles long and 45 miles wide in the Kelowna area.

Northern boundary Big White Ski area, Southern boundary Baldy Ski area, Eastern Boundary Christian Valley, Western Boundary Penticton.

Oakridge Mall - food court franchised Muffin opportunity. Mostly managed by staff and one partner. Ideally husband and wife team will bring in family net income conservatively over $120,000+ a year. Hydro included in rent. Mall hours. Buyer is subject to Franchiser approval and training.

Golden opportunity for investors who wants to own a well established flower shop, works part time, bring home $90,000 plus & other benefits. Store is open 7 days with other major tenants in the shopping plaza like Shoppers, White Spot etc. Simple operation, experienced staff, good lease in place, lots of parking. Owner will train.

Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine with commercial exhaust and separate kitchen from the coffee area. Featuring easy access back-parking and the convenience by the SkyTrain. Owner has already moved out of country, excellent opportunity. Restaurant opens 6 days, noon to 10 PM with Mondays closed. Low overhead.

$2,540,000

$35,000

$65,000

$78,000

Investment opportunity in the Sunshine Coast not to be missed - 28 rooms motel over 2 levels with kitchenette & fireplace, balconies, breakfast nook, office & manager's suite, laundry facilities, outdoor solar heated pool, wireless internet etc. Asking price includes this well established business & well maintained property located right on Hwy 101 & is 10 minutes away from the ferry terminal. Average net income $200,000 a year to owner operator. Turn key, provides good retirement income!

Health Food Centre completely renovated 3 months ago with new design and fixtures after 20 years+ New owners have extended more product lines, computerized all records, increased sales with additional consultation services. Open 6 days.

Moving to States to further her studies, staff may stay on, seller will train and familiarize new operator.

Retiring goldsmith-turnkey retail, custom and repair shop in the city centre of Langley. Excellent lease under $1100 gross a month. Ideal for gemstone lovers with a passion of uniqueness and design. Training and starter package included.

Food Court at Lonsdale Quay Market - franchised without having to pay royalty. Business has been around for over 17 years and current owner wishing to retire. Setup includes a full exhaust with deep fryer. Opens 7 Days, 9AM to 7PM. Net to owners $4,000 a month average.

$29,000 Soup and sandwich at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, equipped with exhaust canopy and coolers etc., a real gem with the ease of operation and owner operator nets $30,000 a year for this turn key opportunity! Do not disturb Seller a must!

$69,000 Turn key operation for this well established beauty salon located at a popular shopping plaza in Richmond. Services including facial, body slimming, foot spa with 4 treatment rooms, lunch room, steam & separate shower & washroom. 3 partners each get paid a fixed salary a month with the company netting $150,000 a year after all expenses. One of the partners wishes to retire overseas & listing this opportunity much less than the combined equipment & leasehold value encourages a quick & smooth transition.

$69,000 Computer Signs and printing - 4 years of goodwill and is currently the sign maker and printer for a number of real estate firms. Capable to print up to 54" wide on the Roland Printer. Steady and growing business, easy to learn. Seller has just signed up for another full time venture and is unable to spend time on this business. A portion of the existing premises being subleased to a sign installer for $560 a month cuts the overhead even lower with mutual benefits.

Net to owner is $3200 a month with part time involvement.

$29,000

$65,000

$39,000

Bubble Tea House with excellent lease in place owner has 2 locations, also on MLS at 6339 200 Street Langley - MLS#F3001302 - beside the CHUCK-E-CHEESE. This store has no competition in the whole of Abbotsford, high profit margin. Family reasons to sell. Owner will train, internet secured monitoring, easy to run, staff run and owner oversees both locations. Do not disturb staff.

Bread Garden - located right on the ground floor of the CBC Building with improvements and equipment spent over $650,000 custom built just before the Olympics. With both street appeal, exposure and nice decor brings happy repeat clientele. Owner is content with the current asking price to encourage a quick sale as he is starting new ventures in Asia.

A money-making business with steady new and repeat customers. Excellent lease in place, staff-run with manager, and owner only oversees operation.

Bubble Tea cafe serving muffins, bagels, fresh made sandwiches,coffee and varieties of loose Staff run owner supervising both locations. Owner selling due to family reasons. High profit margin. Store monitored by internet security system, can add items toexisting menu but not Chinese Food. Great location at Langley Crossing beside CHUCK-E-CHEESE. Please do not disturb staff.

$119,000

$130,000

$50,000

High profile jewellery shop located at the International Village on W Pender Street with digital surveillance cameras, unbreakable glass showcases, buzz in feature. Open 7 days.

Option to purchase inventory. Will consider partnership.

Pub style restaurant, full liquor with entertainment license, dance floor, 68 seats, opens noon to 11pm. Parking at rear. Equipped with stage & sound improvements, drums & karaoke. An opportunity for the food & music lovers. Owner has 2 other businesses & is too busy to manage all.

Staff run only!

Esquire Coffee House opportunity-corporately owned, all equipment and leasehold improvements already in place. Buyer to go through training and approval process from the head office. Please contact listing broker for details.

$183,800 A little gem for sale on one of the busiest corners of Vancouver. Great visual exposure. Lots of foot traffic & high tourist area. Surrounded by major hotels, law courts, banks & other shops. Owner is relocating after 17 years running a successful high-end ladies boutique. Incredible lease rate.

$149,000 Therapeutic massage chair - business consists of product sales, long and short term rentals, coin operated location rental with 90 chairs in the inventory. Owner has spent over $400,000 on equipment and inventory in the process. Owner is spending approximately 8 hours a week only and pockets about $2000 a month. Challenging health reasons causes the owner to sell and the new operator will receive full training from Seller including all necessary skills and knowledge to take the business to another level.

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DELI IN BUSY NORTH VAN. MALL

TANIA MOSTERT Direct

JOHN ROBERTSON

604-727-6648

Direct

www.bravadobusinessbrokers.com

604-308-7362

Email info@bravadobb.com

PROFITABLE & ESTABLISHED AUTO DETAILER - $1,650,000 This business has been the primary working partner with the local auto dealerships for the past 31 years. It has strong relationships with many auto dealerships that provides continues repeat business.

PRICE REDUCED

$108,000

Great opportunity to own and operate a long standing, well established business in Lynn Valley Centre. This award winning business has been a veritable institution on the north shore for almost 30 years. A great line-up of specialty foods, meats, cheeses, salads, breads, juices, and a popular eat-in or take-out menu have been well received by shoppers in a busy, high-traffic mall for decades. There is huge potential to expand revenues by seeking markets for catering and gift baskets in the immediate geography.

Marshall Zalik Email: marshall@marshallzalik.com

ESTABLISHED PRINT BUSINESS

TRUCK ACCESSORIES BUSINESS

This business is based on the scenic Sunshine Coast. This exclusive opportunity consists of a fine dining restaurant, pub, liquor store, 700 feet of moorage. Spectacular views!

Well established! A modern, professional and well structured business. They provide full printing and graphic design services. Owner operated since 1988. Company services local and surrounding area such as Vancouver, Langley, Mission, Aldergrove and Chilliwack.

Huge growth potential. One of the premium supplies off Truck pad & accessories for the truck leisure market revenue $7.4 million with corresponding profitability. In two locations.

Huge growth potential.

$2,600,000 NEG.

$1,530,000

$1,500,000

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF BC MORE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DRY CLEANING DEPOT - $110,000 BOOK, GIFT AND TOY STORE - $108,000 INC. $40K INVENTORY INTEGRATED HOME TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS - $120,000 INSURANCE BOOK – $160,000 POWER WASHING BUSINESS - $30,000 SOFTWARE COMPANY - $1,000,000

Sales Representative

www.marshallzalik.com

MARINA, PUB & RESTAURANT

Prudential United Realty

NIGHTCLUB (INTERIOR) - $1,650,000 GREAT LOCATION AND NO COMPETITION

604-263-8800

VISIT WWW.BRAVADOBB.COM FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Soheila Balar Cell: 604.786.9610 Office: 604.926.6011 E-mail: soheila@soheilabalar.com COMMERCIAL LOT AND BUSINESS FOR SALE - 5708 KINGSWAY , BURNABY

NORTHSHORE

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

HAIR SALON FOR SALE WEST END VANCOUVER

The current Car Dealer business is running very successful they are selling Minimum 2 cars per a day that is 60 vehicles per a month. You could occupy 100 to 120 vehicles in the lot.

This commercial lot with zoning C4 is 17,100 Sqft and you could turn it to Commercial Plaza allowable area could be 1.5 times of lot size or you could turn it to a mix Commercial and Residential (need permission) allowable area would be 2.5 times of area lot with 4 stories One floor commercial and 3 floors residential.

ASKING: $2,680,000

Please do not hesitate to L.A for more Info.

CORNER UNIT COMMERCIAL STRATA FOR SALE/ LEASE 12350 HARRIS RD,UNIT 10. PITT MEADOWS

ASKING: $118,000

CAFE/BISTRO FOR SALE DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER - YALETOWN AREA

Be the First to operate as a Purchaser or Lessor.

This 954 SqFt Corner Unit front commercial strata located on Harris Road which is surrounded with Residential and new projects, Public Transit such as Skytrain and West Coast Express.

Located 12350 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows British Columbia.

ASKING: $398,000

For Lease $25/ square feet

PRICED TO SELL! YEARS IN BUSINESS: 17 years.

FLOOR AREA: 900 sq ft. The Hair Salon has 6 Hair Stylist Seats Plus 4 more seats for other stuff. Private Room for Facial & Manicure desk. With so many Permanent & Walk-in customers At Street Exposure of Davie Street (Downtown-West end). Reason for selling: Owner wants more flexible time for the business and life. But willing to work for the buyer or train what ever desire.. No direct contact allowed. Please do not disturb employees & owner. Please call listing agent for more information. PARKING Street Parking. Financial statements are available upon serious offers. Please be Discrete. Appointment is necessary to see inside.

ASKING: $235,000

Say you saw it in The Business Exchange!

CAFE VANCOUVER (Yaletown). Act quickly! Yaletown area Bistro with great specialty coffee, hot food, plus beer & wine! Licensed 50-seat restaurant, with liquor service license. Menu items include Omelettes, Gilled Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Turkish Specials, Wraps & Dessert, Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Turkish Coffee & Chai. Daily Hot Buffet! Great growth potential & location - surrounded by residential & commercial buildings. Catering services can be expanded. Longterm lease secured. 2,250 sqft bistro with liquor license, patio, air-conditioning in the summer, luxury interior design and decoration by professionals.

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LIQUOR STORES, PUBS HOTELS/MOTELS

Bring all Offers!

FRASER VALLEY - 200 seat Pub/Restaurant. Better than new. Sits on 1.35 acres. A must see! $2,600,000 ASSET SALE. Offered less than replacement cost.

QUEENS HOTEL & LIQUOR STORE - On 110,000 sq ft zoned Hi-Rise C-7 in the heart of Queensborough Super Development Site. 26 rooms. All redone. OFFERS! NANAIMO PUB & LIQUOR STORE - $1,050,000 2 ½ acres. Land & building. Prices @ 1 x gross sales. Asset sale. Includes 2 suites.

PRICED TO SELL MAPLE RIDGE PUB & LIQUOR STORE $4.6 MILLION NETS OVER $700,000

NEW WESTMINSTER PUB & LIQUOR STORE $2,950,000 (SHARES) SHUSWAP - Pub & liquor store. Great location. Gorgeous Property. $3,450,000. Land and Building. OFFERS! 16% CAP RATE. CHILLIWACK - PUB & LIQUOR STORE & RESTAURANT - excellent money maker. $2,500,000. Great lease. SELLER MOTIVATED! VANCOUVER NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB in busy shopping mall. Very clean. OFFERS!

SURREY PUB & LIQUOR STORE - Money maker. $2,100,000. LEASE PREMISE. QUEENSBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY - Many options - cleared land, approx 34,000 sq ft - zoned commerical residential. 3 PROPERTIES - OFFERS! BURNABY PUB & LIQUOR STORE - Land & Bldgs. - Future Development Potential $6,900,000

SURREY PUB IN BUSY SHOPPING CENTRE - Asking $799,000 NEIGHBOURHOOD LIQUOR STORES

. PUBS . HOTELS . RESTAURANTS

IF WE DON’T HAVE IT LISTED WE’LL FIND IT FOR YOU! MANY NEIGHBOURHOOD PUBS IN ALL PRICE RANGES NO AVAILABLE

BARRY BOCK / DON KAYTOR Phone 604 - 575 - 5262

Fax (604) 575-2214

Phone 604 - 576 -9285

Emai: barry_bock@telus.net

Website: www.barrybock.com

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Rita Nagy

www.lowermainlandbusinessforsale.com

direct: 604-307-2049 office: 604-986-9321 rnagy@sutton.com

Sutton Group West Coast Realty

WHOLESALE BAKERY FOR SALE

COFFEE SHOP

942 B SHERWOOD AV, V3K 1A8 Wholesale bakery near all major transportation and highway routes. Brand new establishment fully equipped with a "MATADOR MD 80" oven and all stainless steel appliances. Fully serviced providing an excellent opportunity for growth. 1,800 sq.ft plus 1,300 sq.ft of space for multi use. All set up, ready to go. The baker has a valid business license, it is fully operational and passed all inspections, City zoning guideline requirements. Sellers are seeking to hand the opportunity to experienced business operators, baking entrepreneurs with strong work ethics and skills.

Busy and well known Cafe. Kitchen is well equipped, very nice layout and large patio. Liquor license in place. Owner will train.

ASKING PRICE: $179K

DOWNTOWN COFFEE FRANCHISE

$119,900 ITALIAN RESTAURANT FOR SALE

ASKING PRICE: $229K

Willingdon Heights/Burnaby Opportunity of a Lifetime! Established in 1983 this Italian restaurant with a steady and repeat customer base from all Ethnic groups is located in an excellent high visual corner in the heart of a nice commercial/residential district. 50+ seat restaurant with an inner courtyard seating 24. Liquor license, fully equipped kitchen and ample parking. Nice decor, rustic atmosphere offering fine Italian dining with a variety of dishes. Open for lunch, dinner 6 days/week.

Outstanding quality & service! Gross area 2,400 sq ft plus 240 sq ft of patio and 2 washrooms. Very reasonable rent.

Excellent opportunity with unlimited potential.

Confidentiality is a Must.

$350,000

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 72 unit motel plus restaurant for sale.

Located in Valemount BC close to Jasper, AB $4.888M - www.premiermountainlodge.com

RENT: $2,816 plus $850 NNN per month SIZE: 1,408 s.f. (16 seats) HOURS: Mo- Fr 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Sa- Su 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

with a fantastic corner location in a busy downtown office tower. Just steps to the Canada Line Waterfront Station. Lots of walk by traffic and business from the surrounding office towers. Bonus! Food primary liquor license in place. Updated and fully equipped. A beautiful store with a spacious layout.

SIZE: 1,761 sq. ft. (48 indoor seats + 14 patios seats) RENT: $6,604 (base rent) + triple net $2,089 + HST HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

CAFE/COFFEE SHOP This newly renovated Cafe/Coffee Shop is located in one of the best business/industrial parks on Westminster Hwy/McMillan Way. Great layout with over 20 seats. Lots of catering available in this busy area.

Currently serving breakfast and lunch. This business is very well equipped and shows beautifully. Low rent!

ASKING PRICE: $115K

Size: 1,500 sq. ft. (seating for over 20) Rent: $1,420 including HST. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

www.lowermainlandbusinessforsale.com

MOBILE HOME PARKS Lac La Biche, AB – 58 pads, 157acres $3,000,000 Whitehorse, Yukon – 78 pads, 12acres $2,190,000 Brooks, AB – 28 pads, 16.75 acres $1,100,000

Clearwater, BC – 20 pads, 17.68 ac. Res. $999,000 Cherryville, BC – 25 pads, 22 acres $750,000 Langenburg, SK – 60 pads, 14 acres $525,000 Houston, BC – MH & RV park, 40 acres+/- $399,000 Toll free: 1-888-251-2822 Direct Line: 1-604-302-3771 Fax: 1-604-855-1704 Web site: www.mobileparks.com Email:hjesse@mobileparks.com

KARIM ALI MERALI

karimerali@gmail.com 1-888-830-7888 New World Realty 250-566-0072

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SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING COMPANY

BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS IN THE OKANAGAN?

Steady Revenue! Located in Penticton with good history of consistent revenue 350-450k annually and good potential for upside. Owner will train and assist in business. Call Ken for details and financial info. Confidentiality agreement required.

$450K

GRAVEL MINING OPPORTUNITY INTERIOR BC 22 acre licenced gravel pit & quarry located outside of Falkland, Operational over 30 years with substantial reserves. Small Inventory on hand and some loading equipment available. Call for data package for qualified purchasers.

Need a third party valuation?

$575K

West Kootenay 57 unit development opportunity – Zoning and DP in place

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$699K MANUFACTURE/DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS RV Tow Vehicle Guard

OKANAGAN SEPTIC TANK PUMPING BUSINESS

Ideal business for RV enthusiasts Purchase price of $18,900.00 includes : • Inventory • Moulds • North American Patent Rights Check company website for details: www.towvehicleguard.com

Confidentiality Agreement required

PURCHASE PRICE OF $120,000 INCLUDES: ?

Recession proof business with good customer base. $250k in

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s a buyer, asking the right questions is crucial to ascertaining whether a business is worthy of your consideration for purchase.

There are literally dozens of questions that you could ask however, I have listed the essential questions and areas that you must investigate before making any decision to proceed further.

Here are my 10 key questions any buyer should ask when considering the purchase of a business for sale: 1) WHY ARE THEY SELLING? It's the most simple yet obvious question to ask and infact will be the most insightful question you could possibly ask and will tell you a lot about the sellers integrity. The answer will either raise concerns or be met with no resistance. If the former occurs, consider your position very carefully. If a credible answer is given, you can no doubt move on with your questioning.

2) CAN YOU HAVE SIGHT OF THE ACCOUNTS? Ask for permission to review the financial statements of turnover, cash flow, profit and loss, balance sheets and tax returns for the last three years. If you intend to borrow from a bank to purchase the business, any bank will want to see this information.

3) ARE THERE ANY DEBTS? Does the business have debts owed to creditors, property or equipment leases? Information such as this can sometimes only be uncovered when it's too late so ensure that the business is not funded on debt or has huge debts to pay or has long term lease agreements in place that could hamper the business cash flow.

4) ARE THERE ANY FIXED ASSETS AND WHAT IS THEIR PRESENT CONDITION AND VALUE? If the business has numerous types of equipment or even equity or property, what are there present values? Does the equipment need replacing or repairing? Does the companies have any shares or equity that is accumulating in value? If the assets are simply depreciating, are they worth considering or are they simply worthless? Assets can sometimes appear to be worthwhile when in fact may be viewed as a liability to a buyer when it is clear they will need to be replaced or repaired which in simple terms means more investment and cost.

5) WHO ARE THE COMPANIES BOOK KEEPERS, ACCOUNTANTS AND LAWYERS? A very straightforward question yet it pays to know who handles these very important aspects of the business. No doubt, if you are looking to start due diligence procedures into the business, your accountants and lawyers will need to speak to theirs and expect little if no resistance so that all necessary information can be ascertained. If you find that the business is lacking in any professional representation in these crucial areas, ask yourself if this business is really worth considering after all?

6) CAN YOU SPEAK TO THE EMPLOYEES? Some sellers will happily let you speak to their team of employees if

the sale is not of a confidential nature. If this is the case, it can help you gauge how the business operates and the mood of the team.

There may have been a significant turnover of employees for example, which may point towards unhappiness in the ranks. Speaking to employees may not always be possible where confidentiality is key so this point can't be regarded as a deal breaker, but advantageous if given the opportunity.

7) DOES THE BUSINESS HAVE ANY RECURRING CONTRACTS? As the saying goes, turnover is vanity whilst profit is sanity. If a business solely relies of cold sales, market fluctuations can affect the overall turnover year on year. If however, the business for sale has recurring contracts in place with customers that run over longer periods of time, you can easily calculate a projected level of sales that are guaranteed annually which will add value to the purchase of the business. Fixed contracts are a sign that the business has good ties with its clients.

8) HOW DOES THE BUSINESS HANDLE CLIENT RELATIONS? Many businesses neglect to maintain good client relations. Ask the sellers how they maintain communication and good after sales care with their clients. A questions such as this can be very revealing as many businesses can be guilty of resting on their laurels. A lack of after sales care is a true sign of taking your customers for granted.

9) DOES THE BUSINESS PRESENTLY HAVE ANY DISPUTES OR LITIGATION PROCEEDINGS IN PROGRESS? Ensure you ask this question as any business you take over will also take on any disputes that are pending, in progress or close to conclusion. Don't get caught out by handing over capital for a business that is about to be bled dry. It's a terrible situation to end up in and in a lot of cases, there is little you can do about it unless the seller has deliberately misled you.

10) WILL THERE BE A HANDOVER PROCESS BY THE PRESENT OWNER? If the business is sold, there should be a reasonable level of training or handover by the sellers to introduce you to the workings and day-today practices of the business. In most cases, the seller will happily negotiate a fee for their services or include this in the asking price when selling the business. Either way, this is an important part of the transfer and it would be unwise to go ahead with this agreement in place.

Naturally, there could be countless other questions you would ask the seller of a business for sale. However, each business is different and there is never an entire list that fits every criteria. These questions should put you in good stead and give you comfort in the knowledge that you have covered the basics at the very least. It pays to draft up a list of questions you want to ask as well as this little list, so why not add your own questions to ensure you are armed with a comprehensive set of questions to put to the business seller.

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By Steven Skrlac Many business owners approach the process of selling a business as they would a piece of land or a building. The reality is that the process is much more convoluted and open to subjectivity for some parts of the sale. That being said, what is absolutely not subjective is the fact that a business is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it. Using the previous statement as a lense, the following article will examine some common misconceptions when advertising a small business for sale.

ACCOUNTANT ADVISED THAT THE BUSINESS WAS WORTH X While accountants can be a valuable resource to assist you sell your business, not all professional accountants are well versed with the principles of business valuation. Accounting book value differs significantly from market value and using accounting standards alone to assign a business value can be an erroneous methodology. The ideal person you should turn to is a chartered business valuator (CBV). A CBV in Canada is a professional that specializes in the art and science of valuing a business. Many times they are accountants with additional training, but not always. You can also turn to an experienced business broker for their input. Business brokers talk to business buyers and sellers everyday and have a keen sense of where the market is.

LIST THE BUSINESS AT A HIGH PRICE AND EXPECT BUYERS TO NEGOTIATE IT DOWN A common strategy with business owners is to list their business for sale and expect buyers to offer a price that will be equal or greater than market price. This is a flawed strategy. If a business is overpriced then many buyers in the market to buy simply will not even call to inquire about it. The listing will miss out on all of the prospective buyers that would have called at a more reasonable price but decided against it at the higher level. The much better strategy is to list a business at closer to market levels and generate a higher level of interest from the outset.

THINKING THAT SELLING A BUSINESS IS A WAITING GAME Some business sellers believe that it is only a matter of time until their business sells. This could not be further from the truth. The main drivers behind the sale of a business is having a company that is profitable, where the goodwill is transferable and one that is priced properly. Time really has nothing to do with it. Quite the contrary. If a business for sale is overpriced it will usually languish on the market and the listing will most certainly get stale. The Toronto, Ontario marketplace is a good example of one where many businesses are listed privately at completely unreasonable price expectations.

HAVE UNCLAIMED CASH SALES COUNTED TOWARDS REVENUE If a business is on the market and has significant unclaimed cash sales, these businesses are very difficult to sell. Buyers typically do not accept the cash sales as verified revenues and it raised many questions about the ethics of the seller. Banks also will not accept undeclared sales so it makes acquisition financing more difficult to obtain.

The above points are only a few examples of some misconceptions present with business owners thinking of selling their businesses. Talk to your accountant, lawyer or a reputable business brokerage about assistance with the sale.

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