Dealerships typically sell for 5.0x to 8.5x+ EBITDA (or a premium over net adjusted asset value including parts inventory and rental fleet), with higher multiples paid to dealers with high absorption rates and top-tier OEM brands.

The absorption rate measures the percentage of total dealership operating expenses covered by gross profit from parts and service alone; rates above 85% prove the dealership is profitable even when new machine sales slow.

Equipment manufacturers (e.g., Kubota, Bobcat, Komatsu) maintain strict approval rights over incoming dealer principals; we pre-screen buyers and manage manufacturer application workflows smoothly.

Floor-plan liabilities on new equipment inventory are audited and reconciled at closing, with buyer financing replacing seller lines free and clear of all liens.

Sellers typically provide 6 to 18 months of structured transition support to introduce key corporate contractor accounts, OEM territory managers, and mentor general managers.