TSLA405.0504.56%
GM80.4301.14%
F14.0950.035%
RIVN15.100-1.42%
CYD48.8500.15%
HMC25.990-0.27%
TM169.730-4.21%
CVNA66.6500.09%
PAG175.000-0.2%
LAD295.1500.3%
AN188.300-0.44%
GPI315.2502.09%
ABG196.200-0.85%
SAH80.580-0.15%
TSLA405.0504.56%
GM80.4301.14%
F14.0950.035%
RIVN15.100-1.42%
CYD48.8500.15%
HMC25.990-0.27%
TM169.730-4.21%
CVNA66.6500.09%
PAG175.000-0.2%
LAD295.1500.3%
AN188.300-0.44%
GPI315.2502.09%
ABG196.200-0.85%
SAH80.580-0.15%
TSLA405.0504.56%
GM80.4301.14%
F14.0950.035%
RIVN15.100-1.42%
CYD48.8500.15%
HMC25.990-0.27%
TM169.730-4.21%
CVNA66.6500.09%
PAG175.000-0.2%
LAD295.1500.3%
AN188.300-0.44%
GPI315.2502.09%
ABG196.200-0.85%
SAH80.580-0.15%


Kerrigan Advisors

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
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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Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

- June 18, 2026
Despite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability, interest rates, and uncertainty in the Middle East, the dealership buy-sell activity is moving in the opposite direction. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside...
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Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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Morrie’s Automotive Group enters Nebraska with Beardmore dealership acquisition

- April 20, 2026
Minnesota-based Morrie’s Automotive Group has acquired Beardmore Subaru, Beardmore Chevrolet, and Beardmore Hyundai in Bellevue, Nebraska from Beardmore Auto Group. The transaction marks Morrie’s entry into the Nebraska market and...
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Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge

Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge

- April 16, 2026
Automotive retail continues to show underlying strength despite geopolitical uncertainty, rising energy prices, and evolving federal policy, according to Kerrigan Advisors Managing Director Ryan Kerrigan. During today’s episode of Inside Automotive,...
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Dealership buy/sell market set new record in 2025 as consolidation accelerated and Blue Sky values rose

- March 25, 2026
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The auto dealership buy/sell market set a new annual record in 2025, with 458 transactions, representing 688 franchises sold, a 5% increase compared to 2024, according to...
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Kerrigan Advisors, NADA Show 2026

NADA Show 2026: Erin Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- February 5, 2026
At the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick catches up with Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Partner of Kerrigan Advisors, to examine how geography, franchise...
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Erin Kerrigan details the 2026 automotive buy-sell market, franchise trends, and how AI is shaping dealership acquisitions.

Erin Kerrigan unpacks the buy-sell market trends for 2026

- January 29, 2026
Dealership acquisitions in 2026 are poised for record activity as confidence in valuations and earnings strengthens across the industry. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
Kerrigan survey shows U.S. dealers expect higher valuations and profits in 2026, with domestic brands outperforming imports.

Kerrigan survey finds US dealers upbeat on profitability and acquisitions

- January 23, 2026
On the Dash: The Kerrigan Advisors Dealer Survey finds that dealer valuations are improving, with 24% expecting increases and only 16% expecting declines in 2026. Domestic brands outperform imports, with...
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Ryan Kerrigan explains why dealership buy-sell activity remains strong, highlighting consolidation trends and dealer confidence heading into 2026.

Buy-sell transactions surge as industry consolidation deepens — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- January 15, 2026
Despite industry headwinds and lingering uncertainty, dealership buy-sell activity remains strong. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, unpacks what's driving the market and...
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