Pay, Perks, and Customer Service: How the Industry Needs to Change
Industry operators are going to have to treat their employees and their customers better if they hope to remain competitive.
What Happened to Sears Auto Centers?
Two Former Sears Executives Look Back on Chain’s Decline
Reinventing your tire distribution business
The family-owned wholesale tire distributorships in the U.S. is a competitive, low-margin business. Most relationships between distributors and retailers don’t include long-term contracts. The only real differentiator for new players entering the market is price. Giorgio Andonian talks about what you need to do to stand out in these conditions.
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.
How to Sell Your Automotive Distribution Business—An Insider’s Perspective
The importance of finding the right team to market your business throughout the M&A process is extremely important. In this blog Cole Strandberg discuss how selling your business can often be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so when that opportunity comes make sure it’s executed properly.
Brothers Mail Order Industries Case Study
Brothers Mail Order Industries, America's number one source for 1947-87 Chevrolet and GMC truck parts, has been acquired by Holley, the largest and fastest growing platform for performance automotive enthusiasts. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
T Sportline Case Study
T Sportline, a Los Angeles-based e-commerce provider and first mover in the Tesla aftermarket space, has been acquired by Kian Capital, a private investment firm. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Big Brand Tire Case Study
Three auto service and repair businesses have been acquired by Big Brand Tire, a one-stop tire and auto repair provider based in Phoenix. FOCUS represented C&R Tire, S&S Tire & Auto, and Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair in this transaction. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Syrena Collision Center, Inc. Case Study
Syrena Collision Center Inc. (“Syrena”), a collision repair operator with two locations in Pennsylvania, has been acquired by Crash Champions This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC Associates Case Study
Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC (“Capital”), a premier source for automotive paint and supplies across Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado, has been acquired by Wesco Group, LLC (“Wesco”), a leading paint, body, and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.