Q2 2025 Update

Q2 2025 Update at Legacy

Legacy Automotive Capital closed another strong quarter, adding the first Toyota dealership to our portfolio — a milestone that reflects our continued expansion across brands and geographies.

We also supported dealer-operators navigating time-sensitive ROFR scenarios, providing quick-close capital solutions across multiple U.S. markets. In a still-constrained lending environment, our sale-leaseback and construction capital programs remain critical tools for growth-minded dealers.

 

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Deal Announcement: Northeast Land Rover

Deal Announcement: Northeast Land Rover Portfolio

Legacy Automotive Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing of a two-property Land Rover dealership portfolio located in the Northeast.

The portfolio is occupied by a top-performing dealer group with a strong track record in luxury automotive retail. The transaction required expedited coordination to meet critical closing deadlines. Legacy was proud to provide the capital solution needed to support a smooth and timely closing for the seller.

This deal reflects our continued focus on delivering customized real estate and M&A financing solutions for franchised new car dealers nationwide. At Legacy Automotive Capital, we help operators execute complex transactions with speed, certainty, and industry expertise.

We congratulate all parties involved and look forward to supporting future growth across the automotive retail landscape.

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Most active brands: LAC

Most Active Brands Legacy Is Working With

Legacy is actively funding and acquiring dealerships across all volume, luxury, and non-luxury franchised new car brands. We’re committed to supporting dealership growth and success across the automotive spectrum.

Below are where we have been most focused:

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Chick-fil-A’s Use of Sale-Leaseback Capital

Chick-Fil-A's use of sale-leaseback capital

Chick-fil-A employs sale-leaseback agreements to fuel its expansion strategy, converting owned real estate into liquid capital while maintaining operational control. In this approach, Chick-fil-A sells restaurant properties to investors and leases them back under long-term agreements.

This tactic provides immediate funds for opening new locations, upgrading technology, and enhancing operations without incurring additional debt. It also allows Chick-fil-A to focus on its core business while outsourcing property management to real estate investors. Additionally, fixed lease payments create predictable occupancy costs, simplifying financial planning and reducing exposure to real estate market fluctuations.

By strategically leveraging sale-leasebacks, Chick-fil-A supports its growth while maintaining financial flexibility and operational efficiency, exemplifying its innovative approach to smart growth.

Contact Legacy to learn how this innovative strategy can help unlock the value of your dealership’s real estate and support your expansion.

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