Chris Lane
Focus Advisors Represents Tripp’s Collision Centers in its Sale to CollisionRight
September 6, 2024 – Focus Advisors is proud to announce the sale of its client, Tripp’s Collision Centers, to CollisionRight, a regional consolidator. Tripp’s Collision is a well-established name in central Michigan with three locations in Lansing, East Lansing, and Jackson, and has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding in 1988 by … Read more
Dealers, Is It Time to Sell Your Body Shop? Market Insights and Considerations
https://vimeo.com/1003362987?share=copy Is it time to sell your body shop? July 11th, 2024 – As private equity investments surge, many dealers are weighing the pros and cons of selling their collision centers. The decision is not a simple one, but if done right, it could unlock immediate and long-term value for your dealership by freeing up … Read more
Crash Champion’s recent acquisition in Seattle illustrates red-hot consolidator interest
SEATTLE, July 31, 2024 – Focus Advisors, a national mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is reporting that the Seattle metropolitan area remains one of the top three markets nationally for collision consolidation activity. The Seattle area has seen some of the most fervent consolidation in recent years and is now home to Caliber, Classic Collision, … Read more
Classic Collision Enters DMV Metro with Pro-Tech Acquisition
FALMOUTH, VA, June 14, 2024 – Since their private equity-backed inception in Atlanta, Classic Collision has recently started moving up the east coast, and as of Friday, Classic officially entered the DC-MD-VA metro area with its acquisition of Pro-Tech Collision in Stafford, VA. Focus Advisors Automotive M&A represented the owners in the transaction with Classic. Pro-Tech … Read more
Post-Sale Business Opportunities: What’s Next?
Selling your collision repair business may only happen once in your life. It’s an opportunity many business owners don’t get — and a chance to reap the benefits after years of hard work and dedication. As the collision repair industry’s leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, the team at Focus Advisors has had the privilege of … Read more
Growing the Independent MSO: Create More Value by Scaling Up
Owners of small MSOs and single shops are increasingly recognizing the most effective way to create more value in their businesses is to scale up – whether from a single shop into an MSO or from a small MSO into a larger MSO. It’s a proven playbook that hundreds of operators have executed over the … Read more
Industry Veteran Jim Huard Exits Latest Venture, Painters Collision Centers
PHOENIX, February 12, 2024 – Last month, prolific industry veteran Jim Huard sold his latest successful venture, Painters Collision Centers, to Classic Collision. This exit caps off over four decades of entrepreneurial accomplishments for Jim, who has led the start-up, growth, and sale of several high-performing collision repair businesses across the US. Painters was represented … Read more
