About
We don't sell businesses. We pass on the recipe.
Every business that closes for lack of a successor is a story that ends too soon.
Why Chili Carlo exists
On one side, owners who put their lives into their business and are nearing what's next with no successor in sight. On the other, hardworking people who dream of leading, but don't have the capital to buy outright.
They're looking for each other without finding each other. Listing sites talk about price. Brokers chase big deals. Nobody talks about transition, learning and trust.
Chili Carlo was born in Québec City to fill that gap: a place where a seller ready to mentor meets a buyer ready to learn, and where both have the tools to build a transition with flavour and staying power.
What guides us
Real numbers
An honest listing beats a pretty one. Numbers are real, names wait for the handshake.
Transition before price
Successful succession is measured in years of mentoring, not just dollars.
Privacy, seriously
Masking is enforced in the database itself. No accidental leaks.
Bilingual, everywhere
French and English at parity, on every screen, across Canada.
And the little pepper?
Chili Carlo is also our guide. He welcomes you, explains, encourages, and frowns when a document is missing.
Because taking over a business is serious. But nothing says it can't be done with a little warmth.
Ready to add some kick?
Pick your side. I'll take care of the rest.