Buy-Side Advisory · Canada & US

Find and acquire the right dealership.

Whether you’re an independent operator looking for your first store, or a dealer group expanding your footprint, Coussa Group provides direct access to off-market opportunities and qualified buy-side representation from search through closing.

Our buy-side process

Four phases. From search to close.

Coussa Group runs every stage — from identifying the right opportunity to negotiating terms and coordinating manufacturer approval.

01
Weeks 0–2

Buyer Registration & NDA

Complete a confidential buyer profile and sign a mutual NDA to access the full opportunity book.

  • Capital verification
  • Mutual NDA via Zoho Sign
  • Deal-room credentials
02
Ongoing

Criteria Matching

We identify dealerships matching your brand preferences, geography, volume, and capital profile.

  • Brand / OEM preference
  • Geography & volume band
  • Rooftop-count targets
03
Per-Deal

Deal Facilitation

We manage introductions, negotiations, and LOI preparation — representing your interests throughout.

  • Seller intro & teaser
  • CIM review & Q&A
  • LOI drafting & negotiation
04
Weeks 12–24

Diligence & Closing

We coordinate due-diligence, OEM approval, cross-border structuring, and a clean transfer of ownership.

  • Data-room & QofE
  • OEM buy-sell submission
  • FIRPTA / ICA filings
Why buyers work with us

What sets the buy-side practice apart.

Four standards that govern every engagement.

01 · Access

Off-market deal flow

Opportunities you will never see publicly — sourced through principal relationships, CPA/attorney referrals, and direct outreach.

02 · Fit

Criteria-matched listings

Brand, geography, volume, and rooftop targets matched to your capital profile — no noise, no time wasted.

03 · Representation

Buy-side only

On every deal, Coussa Group represents one side at a time. No dual agency, no split loyalties.

04 · Expertise

OEM & cross-border

Manufacturer approvals, FIRPTA, ICA, OpCo/PropCo structuring, QofE — managed through close.

Buyer registration

Register as a qualified buyer.

Access off-market opportunities — pre-qualification required. Once your buyer profile is complete and a mutual NDA is signed via Zoho Sign, you’ll receive credentials for our confidential deal room and an introduction to your account lead.

  • NDA-bound from first access. Every listing is gated by a mutual NDA before details are released.
  • Matched, not broadcast. You only see opportunities that fit your brand, geography, and capital profile.
  • Represented through close. From LOI through diligence and closing, Coussa Group runs the process.

Thank you - your buyer profile has been received.

We've sent a mutual NDA to your email via Zoho Sign. Once signed, you'll receive credentials for the Coussa Group confidential deal room and an introduction to your account lead.

All conversations with Coussa Group are held in strict confidence.

Your information is kept strictly confidential. Registered buyers receive priority access to off-market dealership opportunities matching their criteria.

Next steps

Three ways to start.

Every inquiry is handled with complete discretion. Choose the path that fits where you are today.

Register as a buyer

Join the confidential buyer network and receive matched opportunities across North America.

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View active opportunities

Access current off-market dealership listings across North America.

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Book a consultation

Speak with an advisor about your acquisition strategy and goals.

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