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The Cost of Exiting Alone
The Cost of Exiting Alone
Every collision repair owner considering the future has to face serious questions of what comes next. For some that means...
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The Large Independents Are Not Standing Still
The Large Independents Are Not Standing Still
Market Intelligence  ·  Focus Advisors 13 independent MSOs with 8+ collision repair locations added stores in the past 6 months....
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Focus  Advisors Represents Cherry Collision in Sale of New Jersey Collision Operations to VIVE Collision
Focus  Advisors Represents Cherry Collision in Sale of New Jersey Collision Operations to VIVE Collision
Cherry Hill, NJ – March 31, 2026 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm in collision repair with deep expertise...
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Industry Update –Private Equity & Consolidation
Industry Update –Private Equity & Consolidation
Most shop owners have heard the term “private equity” without fully understanding what it means for their valuation, their timing,...
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Focus Advisors Represents Marina Auto Body in Sale to Chilton Auto Body
Focus Advisors Represents Marina Auto Body in Sale to Chilton Auto Body
Los Angeles, CA – March 18, 2026 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm in collision repair with deep expertise...
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Year in Review 2025: Slowdown, and Then a Blockbuster
Year in Review 2025: Slowdown, and Then a Blockbuster
Slowdown, Then a Blockbuster — Year in Review 2025 January 2025 seemed full of promise, with revenues appearing to rebound...
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The Gerber/Joe Hudson’s Deal Is Done
The Gerber/Joe Hudson’s Deal Is Done
Observations from Focus Advisors on the deal, the terms and the implications for the collision repair industry Gerber’s Acquisition of...
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Five Signals From SEMA Week That Will Shape Collision Repair in 2026
Five Signals From SEMA Week That Will Shape Collision Repair in 2026
SEMA Week — and the MSO Symposium in particular — is the closest thing our industry has to a live...
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Focus Advisors Advises Complete Auto Body & Repair on Sale of St. Louis Collision Operations to Brightpoint Auto Body Repair
Focus Advisors Advises Complete Auto Body & Repair on Sale of St. Louis Collision Operations to Brightpoint Auto Body Repair
St. Louis, MO – November 18, 2025 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm in collision repair with deep expertise...
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Focus Advisors Represents Complete Auto Body & Repair in its Sale to GreatWater 360 Auto Care
Focus Advisors Represents Complete Auto Body & Repair in its Sale to GreatWater 360 Auto Care
St. Louis, MO – November 11, 2025 – Focus Advisors, a boutique M&A firm committed to excellence in each domain...
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An MSO & Private Equity Report Presentation at The MSO Symposium 2025
An MSO & Private Equity Report Presentation at The MSO Symposium 2025
On Thursday, November 3, Focus Advisors Founder and Managing Director, David Roberts, and EVP and Managing Director John Walcher will...
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Focus Advisors Expands Leadership Team Amid Continued Growth and Momentum
Focus Advisors Expands Leadership Team Amid Continued Growth and Momentum
New promotions and key additions position firm for deeper collision repair transaction capabilities and broader automotive aftermarket coverage  October 30,...
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