Franchise Businesses for Sale — Downtown, Victoria, BC
$500,000
140a 911 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8V4X3
Property details
Structured details
- Heating
- Forced air
- Cooling
- Fully air conditioned, Air Conditioned
- Security
- Sprinkler System-Fire, Fire alarm system
- Lot features
- Central location, Level lot, Other, Marine Oriented
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1017231
- Listed
- October 9, 2025
- Time on market
- 340 days
- Data last synced
- September 14, 2026
- Source
- CREA DDF®
Description
Exceptional opportunity to own a thriving COBS Bread franchise in the heart of Harris Green, one of Victoria’s most vibrant and rapidly growing downtown communities. Ideally located on busy Yates Street, this high-exposure 751 sq. ft. unit offers prime frontage, excellent signage, and convenient customer access in a walkable, high-density neighbourhood. Surrounded by strong national and local retailers, professional services, and new residential developments, the business benefits from steady year-round traffic and a continually expanding customer base. This franchise is fully built out with modern finishes, extensive leasehold improvements, and a complete package of professionally maintained bakery equipment. The business is supported by the strength of the COBS Bread national brand, offering buyers immediate recognition, a loyal following, and comprehensive franchisor training and operational support. With strong sales performance and ongoing growth in the downtown core, this is a proven, profitable opportunity ready for a seamless transition to new ownership. The Harris Green district is undergoing significant redevelopment, with thousands of new residential units planned and under construction, further enhancing the future demand for retail and food service in this highly sought-after area. This makes the location not only a stable investment today, but also an exceptional growth opportunity for the years ahead. This is a true turnkey business - perfect for an energetic owner-operator or a savvy investor seeking a well-established, reliable enterprise in a premier downtown location. Opportunities of this caliber in Victoria’s core are rare. Act quickly to secure this successful franchise and position yourself for continued success in a thriving market. For more information, contact Gurswazy Johal, Zolo Realty today. (id:63159)
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- $4,853
- Cash required at close
- $125,000
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Location
Local market size (Victoria)
- Population
- 91,867(+7.1% since 2016)
- Population density
- 4,723.2/km²
- Median household income
- $67,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Postsecondary below bachelor's
- 25.3%
- High school diploma
- 24.0%
- No certificate/diploma
- 8.2%
Population aged 15 and over.
Commute
- Car, truck or van
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 11.1%
- Walked
- 22.5%
- Bicycle
- 9.6%
- Other
- 3.5%
Commute duration
- Under 15 min
- 37.6%
- 15–29 min
- 42.6%
- 30–44 min
- 14.1%
- 45–59 min
- 3.2%
- 60+ min
- 2.4%
Employed labour force with a usual workplace.
Mother Tongue
Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).
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Pharmacies (5+)
- View Street Pharmacy · 867 View Street211m
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- Cridge Pharmacy327m
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Banks & ATMs (5+)
- Coastal Community Credit Union · 762 Fort Street475m
- BMO · 1225 Douglas Street552m
- Canadian Western Bank · 1201 Douglas Street559m
- Scotiabank · 702 Yates Street560m
- CIBC566m
Healthcare (5+)
- Aestheva Medical Aesthetics · 946 Fort Street130m
- Connect Hearing · 953 Fort Street163m
- EHLA Wellness · 975 Fort Street169m
- Downtown Victoria Optometry · 1126 Quadra Street190m
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Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the asking price for this franchise businesse?
The asking price is $500,000.
Where is this business located?
This listing is located in Victoria, British Columbia.
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This listing is sourced from the CREA Data Distribution Facility (DDF®) and refreshed nightly. It was last confirmed active on September 14, 2026.