A Canadian Holding Company ~ B.C - Alberta - Ontario

We buy your business. We keep your team. We build to last.

For owners across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario who've spent a lifetime building something real. We're the next stewards, not the next flip. We are self-funded, family-backed, and in no hurry to sell what we buy.

Start a Conversation Is Selling Right for You?

Before You Reach Out

Is selling the right decision?

Deciding to sell is rarely just a financial decision — it's a reflection on years, sometimes decades, of hard work. There's no rush here. These are the signs we tend to see in owners who are genuinely ready.

You're emotionally ready to let go and open the next chapter.

You have a realistic sense of what your business is worth.

You're willing to put in the time it takes to prepare properly.

You're prepared to share real financial and operating information.

You care what happens to your employees and customers after you're gone.

You're open to working with someone who asks a lot of honest questions.

Why Hayoda

This isn't an exit. It's a handoff.

We don't answer to a fund with a five-year clock and an exit deck. We're the buyer we'd want if it were our own business on the table.

Legacy Protection

Your life's work is our priority. The name stays. The culture stays.

Team Retention

Your employees are the business. They stay, and so does the way you treat them.

Direct & Fast

No committees, no layers of approval. You deal directly with the person signing the cheque — most deals close in 45 days.

Forever Home

We're not backed by a fund with a five-year exit. What we buy, we keep — and grow, patiently.

An Honest Comparison

How we compare

We're not always the fastest option on the table — but we believe we're the one that leaves your people and your name intact.

Aspect	Hayoda Holding	Private Equity	Strategic Buyers
Legacy & Employee Retention	Maintain operations & retain all employees	Focus on cost-cutting, often layoffs	May merge brands, reduce workforce
Investment Horizon	Long-term, forever hold	Short-term (5–10 years)	Variable, depending on strategy
Decision-Making	Direct, founder-led, no committees	Multiple layers, external capital	Hierarchical, board approvals
Acquisition Speed	Less than 45 days	60–120 days	60–120 days
Capital Security	Self-funded, no external need	Reliant on external investors	Internal or external funding
Post-Sale Involvement	Founder can stay on as advisor, if desired	Typically transitioned out quickly	Usually replaced immediately

What We Look For

Our criteria

We're specific on purpose — it saves everyone's time, including yours.

Company

Businesses in B.C., Ontario, or Alberta
In business 10+ years
$500K–$2M in EBITDA
Stable, recurring revenue
Strong local reputation

Industry

Food & beverage / hospitality
Automotive & quick-service
Business services
Light manufacturing
Niche local distribution

Owner

Planning to retire, no clear successor
Looking for a real liquidity event
High integrity, values-driven
Willing to support a smooth handover

What We Don't Buy

Tech-heavy businesses
Project-based revenue models
Major customer concentration (over 30%)
Declining industries or distressed assets
Businesses requiring heavy turnaround

Our Story

Built by an entrepreneur, for entrepreneurs.

Hayoda Holding was founded on a simple belief: exceptional businesses deserve stewards, not speculators. After years of building and operating businesses ourselves, we've seen too many founders sell to buyers who didn't understand — or care about — what they had built.

We created Hayoda as the company we wish would have bought our own businesses. One that values people over spreadsheets, legacy over leverage, and permanence over quick returns.

"We don't acquire businesses to flip them. We acquire them to honour them, grow them, and hold them for generations."

Every business we buy becomes part of our family. We take that responsibility seriously — because we know you do too.

How We Operate

Our values

Integrity

It's all we have.

Transparency

No guessing games, no fine-print surprises.

Speed

Quick and efficient — uncertainty is the hardest part.

Flexibility

Every owner's situation is different — we build the deal around yours.

Step By Step

The process

Simple, discreet, and no-pressure. Most conversations move through these six steps in roughly 45 days.

NDA

Sign a simple non-disclosure agreement so we can talk openly and confidentially.

Short Request List

Share the basics — financials, ownership structure, how the business runs day to day.

Letter of Intent

Receive a clear offer with real terms — not a teaser meant to lock you in.

Due Diligence

We confirm what we've discussed, efficiently and discreetly, with minimal disruption.

Purchase Agreement

The legal terms, explained in plain language wherever we possibly can.

Closing

We take the keys with care. You take your next chapter, on your terms.

Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Business

Whether you're ready to sell this year or just starting to think about it, a conversation costs nothing and stays completely confidential.

contact@hayodaholding.com +1 (647) 879-2512

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Know a business owner in B.C., Alberta, or Ontario who might be ready for their next chapter? If an introduction leads to a completed acquisition, there's a genuine thank-you in it for you. Send an introduction →