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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Franchised Tire Shops
This episode of The Buyout Show dives into the quiet but rapid consolidation of franchised tire and auto-service chains. Lucas and Luna examine why private equity is paying 8–10 times EBITDA for regional tire shop networks, the economics of the roll-up playbook, and a specific case: the 2023 acquisition of Tire-Rama by a New York-based sponsor. They break down the math behind the consolidation thesis—predictable cash flows, sticky B2B demand, and the push into commercial fleet servicing. Plus, a look at the growing regulatory scrutiny around M&A in auto repair and what it means for…
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