Crossroads Automotive Group Acquires Bartow Ford in Florida
Acquisition Overview
- Buyer: Crossroads Automotive Group
- Seller: Benny Robles Jr., Rob Kendrick, Mike Bedenbaugh Jr., Ian Whiteside, and Carlos Sandoval
- Transaction Date: September 3, 2026
- Location: Bartow, Florida
- New Store Count: This acquisition marks Crossroads’ first dealership in Florida, bringing their total to 15 Ford dealerships, in addition to 17 others in North and South Carolina.
Advisors
- Sellers’ Advisor: Elton Wetteland, Apex Dealer Advisory Group
- Buyer’s Advisors: Andy Church and Robert Schlicht, Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Details
- Acquired Dealership: Bartow Ford
- Rebranding: Not disclosed
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