Frank Pena became a first-time dealership owner after acquiring three Bender Auto Group dealerships in Clovis, New Mexico, in a transaction that closed on July 15, 2026. The stores, purchased from Gary, Darryle and Bryce Bender, will operate under the Pena Bender name as part of Pena’s newly formed Dare to Dream Automotive Group. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions advised the sellers.
Deal Details:
Seller: Bender Auto
Buyer: Frank Pena of Dare to Dream Automotive Group
Transaction Date: July 15, 2026
Rebranded Dealerships:
- Bender Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram → Pena Bender Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram
- Bender Honda-Nissan → Pena Bender Honda-Nissan
- Bender Chevrolet-GMC → Pena Bender Chevrolet-GMC
Advisor/Facilitator: Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions (sell-side advisor)
