Canadian retail franchise market
Retail franchises in Canada span fashion, electronics, beauty, pet, and specialty. Power centres, neighbourhood plazas, and street retail each have different lease economics. Build-out costs run $200,000 to $1 million.
Buying a retail franchise
Site quality decides everything. Co-tenancy clauses, exclusivity, signage rights, and minimum-hours clauses are where Summit adds value. We work with national landlords and franchisor real estate teams.
Selling a retail franchise
Buyers look at sales per square foot, lease term left, foot traffic data, and co-tenancy. Confidential marketing protects staff and existing relationships. Sale timelines run 4 to 12 months.
Common mistakes retail franchise buyers make
- Ignoring co-tenancy clauses — losing the anchor tenant can cancel rent abatement protections
- Signing a minimum-hours clause that locks in long open hours on low-traffic days
- Not negotiating signage rights up front — landlord control of signage hurts visibility
Popular brands in this category
Common brands we work with — buying, selling, and leasing. Individual brand pages are coming soon.
The UPS StoreMr. LubePet ValuSleep Country
