Why Dealership Buy-Sell Activity Surged 21% in Q1 2026
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Ryan Kerrigan discusses the surge in dealership buy-sell activity and its implications for the future of automotive retail.
Dealership mergers and acquisitions continue to accelerate despite economic uncertainty. In this episode, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, examines the forces driving a surge in dealership buy-sell activity and what the latest trends reveal about the future of automotive retail. Kerrigan discusses why franchise sales increased 21% year-over-year in Q1 2026, how public dealer groups are fueling acquisition activity, and why dealership valuations remain strong despite affo...
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