Ducker Carlisle Data Cited in Modern Tire Dealer on Tire Industry Recapitalization Trend

In the News | Ducker Carlisle | July 16, 2026

A new Modern Tire Dealer column examines why more tire dealership owners are exploring recapitalization, a structure that allows an owner to take liquidity off the table while retaining an ownership stake and continuing to lead the business.

Author Cole Strandberg, managing director and co-head of Automotive Services at National Business Brokers, cites Ducker Carlisle research to frame the market opportunity. The Ducker Carlisle study found that independent tire dealers continue to dominate the retail tire segment, as price-conscious consumers, longer vehicle lifespans, and a shift toward independent service providers continue to favor independents over dealer service departments.

Strandberg points to Big Brand Tire & Service’s 1.6 billion dollar recapitalization through Percheron Capital as evidence that private equity interest in the space remains strong and is increasingly structured around partial liquidity events rather than full sales.

Read the full article: https://www.moderntiredealer.com/operations/blog/55384427/is-recapitalization-right-for-you

Source: Modern Tire Dealer | July 16, 2026