Walser Automotive Group acquired Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie, Suburban Chevrolet in Eden Prairie and Freeway Ford in Bloomington, Minnesota, from Metropolitan Corp. on September 23, 2026. The stores will operate as Walser Metropolitan Ford and Walser Chevrolet Eden Prairie, while a new name has not yet been announced for Freeway Ford.
Deal Details:
Seller: Metropolitan Corp.
Buyer: Walser Automotive Group
Transaction Date: September 23, 2026
Acquired/Rebranded Dealership(s):
- Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie → Walser Metropolitan Ford
- Suburban Chevrolet → Walser Chevrolet Eden Prairie
- Freeway Ford → New name not disclosed
Advisor/Facilitator: Haig Partners, David Ezrilov of Stinson LLP and Jen Moylan of Withum Inc. (sell-side advisors)
Legal Counsel: Moore & Van Allen (buy-side legal counsel)
