Erin Kerrigan sees record buy-sell activity in 2026
The dealership buy-sell market maintained its record pace through the first half of 2026, with 224 transactions completed and the trailing 12-month total reaching a record 462, according to Erin...
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Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale
On the Dash:
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On the Dash:
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Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record
On the Dash:
Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis.
Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
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