Most dealers are already on a path between exit and succession. Not because they’ve made a decision, but because how the business is structured today is already shaping whether it will be sold or transitioned over time. This is where an automotive exit strategy or succession plan becomes less about choice, [...]
Automotive ownership structure succession planning is where most dealership groups quietly lose control. Not because anything breaks overnight, but because ownership, authority, and resources stop lining up as the business grows. Quick Summary Automotive ownership structure succession planning ensures dealership groups align ownership entities, control, and governance as [...]
Franchise brand restrictions that can derail your exit plan are often overlooked until a deal or transition is already in motion. At that point, what seemed like a straightforward sale or succession can slow down, change structure, or fail entirely due to franchisor control. Quick Summary Franchise brand [...]
Dealership succession rarely shows up when you plan to leave. It shows up when the factory asks questions. When lenders review exposure. When minority capital looks under the hood. When your GM quietly wonders what happens next. On Daily Dealer Live with Car Dealership Guy, Succession Planner, Hugh Roberts, [...]
Buy-sell agreements often appear complete on paper, but rarely facilitate how you actually want ownership and control to function in reality. Not because they weren’t drafted correctly, but because they were created in isolation from how the business actually operates today, and are rarely reviewed or updated as ownership, leadership, and family dynamics [...]
Running a gas distribution business takes decades of dedication, risk, and long hours. Now you are wondering how to sell a gas distribution business and what it means for your next chapter. Before you call a broker or respond to a buyer, pause to think about what you want—freedom, security, or a legacy [...]
Dividing a propane business among children can feel like a family decision first. In reality, it is a leadership, ownership, cash flow, and continuity decision. When one child works in the company and others do not, equal shares can create conflict. The pressure falls on the child keeping routes, [...]
Developing a strong and successful company culture requires defining and communicating a mission, vision, and core values. To create an "Organizational Playbook," these elements must be integrated into organizational policies, procedures, and onboarding processes. It's important to understand that an Organizational Playbook goes beyond a casual use of the term and is a significant [...]
Welcome to our insightful discussion featuring Nate Riordan, founder of West Coast Franchise Law, alongside succession planning experts Jeff Bannon and Greg Sisa from The Rawls Group. Together, they unravel the complexities of lease management and negotiations faced by multi-brand franchisees, offering invaluable insights into aligning leases with your growth [...]
Dive deep into the art of strategic business structuring in this enlightening video! Join industry experts Nate Riordan, founder of West Coast Franchise Law, and succession planning veterans Jeff Bannon and Greg Sisa from The Rawls Group as they unravel the complexities of franchise agreements, right of first refusal, and [...]
