M&A Deal Summary

Don Franklin Acquires Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia

On April 18, 2025, Don Franklin acquired automotive company Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia from Martin Management Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Don Franklin’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Don Franklin’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Don Franklin’s 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-18
Target Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Don Franklin
Sellers(s) Martin Management Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia specializes in new and pre-owned Kia vehicles, offering sales, financing, service, and parts. Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Don Franklin

Somerset, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Don Franklin is a family-owned network of automotive dealerships specializing in new and used vehicles, as well as automotive services like financing, maintenance. Don Franklin was founded in 1968 and is based in Somerset, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Kentucky M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Martin Management Group

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Martin Management Group provides new and used cars, vans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, parts, and accessories, as well as financing, maintenance, and repair services. Martin Management Group was founded in 1985 and is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Kentucky M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
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