Retail & Convenience Businesses

Convenience Stores for Sale in Ontario

Independent and branded convenience stores, variety stores, and corner shops for sale across Ontario — complete with lottery terminals, tobacco licences, and ATM income streams. Verified gross sales and net income provided.

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Why Convenience Stores

Ontario Convenience Stores — Essential Retail with Predictable Cash Flow

Ontario has over 9,000 convenience stores serving millions of daily customers. These essential-service retailers generate consistent foot traffic from tobacco, lottery, snacks, cold beverages, and ATMs — making them highly predictable cash-flow businesses.

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Lottery Terminal — Significant Passive Income
OLG lottery terminals generate $1,500–$6,000/month in commission with zero inventory risk. Many Ontario c-stores earn 15–25% of net profit from lottery alone.

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Tobacco Licence — Barrier to Entry
Ontario tobacco retailer registration is non-transferable but easy to re-obtain. Tobacco sales represent 35–50% of gross revenue in many traditional c-stores.

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ATM Revenue — Hands-Off Income
An in-store ATM generates $400–$1,200/month in surcharge revenue with no inventory or labour cost — pure passive income.

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Neighbourhood Anchors with Loyal Regulars
C-stores in established neighbourhoods have decades-long customer relationships. The same 200–400 regulars drive 70%+ of weekly revenue.

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High-Margin Impulse Categories
Cold beverages, candy, chips, and energy drinks carry 40–60% gross margins — far higher than grocery chains. Category mix is key to profitability.

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Simple Operations — Easy to Manage
Minimal equipment, straightforward inventory, and manageable staffing make c-stores ideal for first-time business buyers or semi-absentee investors.

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Convenience Stores Available Across Ontario

Variety Store

Variety Store & Lottery — Mississauga, ON

Lottery + Tobacco + ATM • $980K Gross Sales • 12-Year History

Mississauga, ON$420K

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Corner Store + Deli

Corner Store + Hot Deli — Toronto, ON

Deli Revenue • High Foot Traffic • $1.4M Gross Sales • Prime Location

Toronto, ON$680K

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C-Store + Gas Bar

Convenience + Gas — Brampton, ON

Gas Bar + Lottery + Tobacco • Combined $1.9M Revenue

Brampton, ON$1.8M

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Strip Plaza C-Store

Convenience Store — Hamilton, ON

Strip Plaza Unit • Anchor Tenant Traffic • $760K Gross Sales

Hamilton, ON$320K

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High-Volume C-Store

High-Volume Convenience — Vaughan, ON

Near School • $1.8M Gross Sales • Lottery • ATM • Ice Cream

Vaughan, ON$890K

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Small Variety Store

Variety Store — Guelph, ON

Lottery + Tobacco • Low Overhead • $520K Gross Sales

Guelph, ON$210K

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FAQ

Buying a Convenience Store in Ontario

The OLG lottery terminal is associated with the business location, not the owner. When ownership transfers, the new owner applies to OLG for a new retailer agreement at the same location. Approval is typically straightforward for established locations and takes 4–8 weeks. The terminal remains operational during the transition period.

We require POS sales reports, bank deposit summaries, and 3 years of tax returns as part of standard due diligence. For lottery income, the OLG monthly commission statements provide exact figures. Tobacco sales can be verified against supplier invoices. Our team walks you through the verification process step by step.

Many owners manage their convenience store semi-absentee with 1–2 full-time and 1–2 part-time staff. Key to success is strong staff management and a reliable POS system with remote monitoring. Owner-presence is typically highest in the first 3–6 months of acquisition before systems are fully optimized.

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