Optometry practices
Sell your optometry practice for what it's truly worth.
Optometry practices combine professional services and retail, so buyers look closely at your exam volume, optical sales, capture rate and inventory. Corporate eyecare groups and independent ODs are both active buyers.
Who's buying
Know your buyers
Eyecare groups
Corporate optometry groups acquire independent practices and often keep the clinical team in place.
Associate and new ODs
Optometrists ready to own, frequently financed by Canadian banks with professional lending programs.
Canadian eyecare groups have described paying around 100–120% of a practice's 3-year average net income, plus equipment and tangible assets.
What buyers pay more for
- Healthy exam volume and recall system
- Strong optical capture rate and well-managed frame inventory
- Medical eyecare services and modern diagnostic equipment
- Multiple ODs so the practice isn't dependent on the owner
Watch out for
- Inventory is usually valued separately, so get a clean, current count.
- Supplier and buying-group agreements may need consent to assign.
FAQ
Selling a optometry practice
How are optometry practices valued?
Commonly as a percentage of revenue (often roughly 45–85%) or a multiple of normalized earnings, with inventory and equipment considered. Optical capture rate and owner dependence matter a lot.
What is your optometry practice worth?
Answer a few questions about your practice. It takes about three minutes, and your information stays confidential.