By Richard Kotzen, CPA Sales of auto dealerships continue to accelerate, with a growing number of longtime dealers deciding to take advantage of today’s active merger and acquisition market.... Read more
An interview with Bradley Carter, MAI, CRE, CCIM, Greystone Valuation Services Dealerships are unique entities where appraisal is concerned. They are going businesses whose value includes ta... Read more
By Loyd H. Rawls, The Rawls Group Seventy-five percent of family businesses — especially highly demanding automobile dealerships — do not have the 4Cs of Successorship. Capable,... Read more
By Alysha Webb, Editor & Publisher Mark McLarty is realizing his vision for McLarty Automotive Group. His recent acquisition of the majority of the Joe Machens Dealerships franchises add... Read more
By Erin K. Tenner, Esq. When it comes to buying or leasing land connected to a dealership, I have seen just about everything that can go wrong, from an airplane crashing into a building shor... Read more
By Oren Tasini, attorney Most dealers strive to keep their dealerships in line and have a process to test legal compliance. Although a costly and time-intensive endeavor, most dealers unders... Read more
By Robert D. Daniels and Gus N. Paras, attorneys, The Scali Law Firm Real estate is generally a major portion of any buy/sell agreement. Our previous article gave a brief overview of draftin... Read more
By Don Ray, Portfolio Reinsurance A few years ago I had the pleasure of attending a conference called “The Art of the Deal” sponsored by Car Dealer Insider. While I get a chance to attend a... Read more
