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.
Bruce’s Tire Case Study
Bruce’s Tire & Auto Service, a Fremont, California-based local tire specialist and repair center, has been acquired by Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc, a leading provider of quality auto repair, maintenance, and tire services. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
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."
Want to increase your company’s value? Build your brand equity
If you want to increase the value of your online automotive company make yourself invaluable to your customers. You’ll also have some fun along the way.
FOCUS Investment Banking Combines Three Tire Businesses into One and Sells it to Big Brand Tire
Washington, DC, (April 18, 2022) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a na- tional middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that three auto service and repair businesses have been acquired by Big Brand Tire, a one-stop tire and auto repair pro- vider based in Phoenix. FOCUS represented C&R Tire, S&S Tire & Auto, and Commu- nity Tire Pros & Auto Repair in this transaction.
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.
