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Insights for Automotive Vendors

Research and analysis on franchise dealership ownership changes

Market Data

Top Dealership Buy-Sell Brokers: Who's Making the Most Deals in 2025-2026

Data-driven rankings of the most active dealership M&A advisors, based on transaction volume tracked across all 50 states.

March 25, 2026 Read article →
Product Guide

Dealership Buy-Sell Tracker: Why Every Automotive Vendor Needs One

458 dealership transactions last year. A buy-sell tracker tells you about them before your competitor does.

March 25, 2026 Read article →
Vendor Guide

What Happens to Vendor Contracts When a Dealership Sells?

Most vendor contracts don't automatically transfer to the new owner. Here's what to expect in the first 90 days — and how to protect your accounts.

March 25, 2026 Read article →
Vendor Guide

How to Find Out If a Dealership Was Sold

5 ways to track dealership ownership changes — from public records to automated alerts.

March 25, 2026 Read article →
Monthly Recap

Dealership Ownership Watch — February 2026

Franchise dealership ownership changes in February 2026: 25 store changes tracked. Rolling 9-month average: 23 per month...

March 13, 2026 Read article →
Monthly Recap

Dealership Ownership Watch — January 2026

Franchise dealership ownership changes in January 2026: 27 store changes tracked. Rolling 9-month average: 20 per month....

March 13, 2026 Read article →
Monthly Recap

Dealership Ownership Watch — December 2025

Franchise dealership ownership changes in December 2025: 29 store changes tracked. Rolling 9-month average: 19 per month...

March 13, 2026 Read article →
Market Data

Dealership Buy-Sell Transactions Hit Record Highs — What Vendors Need to Know in 2026

445+ transactions in 2025. Record blue sky values. Here's what the surge means for vendors.

March 13, 2026 Read article →
Vendor Strategy

Why Automotive Vendors Lose Customers They Don't Know About

New ownership can erase a vendor relationship overnight — and most vendors never see it coming until the invoices stop.

March 2026 Read article →
Vendor Strategy

The Hidden Cost of Dealership Buy-Sells for Automotive Vendors

Dealership ownership changes create costs most vendors never measure — lost revenue, team burnout, and operational drag that compounds.

March 2026 Read article →
Sales Strategy

The First Vendor In Wins: How to Reach New Dealership Owners Before Your Competition

When a franchise dealership changes hands, the vendor who introduces themselves first has a significant and durable advantage.

March 2026 Read article →
Sales Strategy

Why a Dealership Buy-Sell Is Your Best Sales Opportunity of the Year

Most vendors see a dealership ownership change as a threat. The vendors who grow fastest see it as something else entirely.

March 2026 Read article →