What’s your dealership’s mission?
Is it more than just making a profit?
Getting Your Business Ready
Michael McGregor is Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. His ...
What Happened to Sears Auto Centers?
Two Former Sears Executives Look Back on Chain’s Decline
Fix It First or Don’t Bother – Which is Best
“If the Margins, Rents and EBITDA Look to Be In Line, Then We Are Good to Go” Continue reading what Michael McGregor means by that.
Mobile Tire Service Can Be a Powerful Value-Add for Dealers
Michael McGregor breaks down the benefits he sees in mobile tire installation. He says the pioneers in the space seem to have a lot of mutual respect for each other and are sharing ideas as they build this industry segment. But they're also doing it their own way.
Navigating Common Legal Issues in an M&A Transaction
Learn why the lawyer you use and decisions you make are critical to a successful M&A transaction.
Meet the Dealmaker: Monro’s Joe Tomarchio
Monro's Joe Tomarchio says, "The one overwhelming thing I see is that tire dealers don't collect for the value of their service, their convenience and their trustworthiness. They just don't charge enough."
Decoding the Value of D2C – Why Direct-to-Consumer Businesses Are Fetching Top Dollar
Business owners and M&A advisors need to look at how the impact of new entrants or new combinations may change valuations in the future. Analyzing the values of larger public and private companies in the marketplace gives both sides a relative sense for how smaller business might be valued. This blog addresses different circumstances to illustrate this point.
Why Key Employee Retention Enhances Business Value
In a recent blog, Michael McGregor talks about how losing great employees can be detrimental to a business. In this video he further explains the importance of keeping high value employees productive and loyal to your business.
What risks do buyers take in an M&A deal?
Whether you are a tire retailer, a commercial tire dealer or a wholesaler, it helps to treat potential buyers as if they were your customers.
