After 25 Years, Acura of Athens and Volvo of Athens in Athens, Georgia Sell with Help from George C. Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services
New car dealership broker, George C. Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services, announces the sale of Acura of Athens and Volvo of Athens, Georgia from Charles Middleton to John Smith, Jr.
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Performance Brokerage Services, a new car and Harley-Davidson dealership broker is pleased to announce the sale of Acura of Athens and Volvo of Athens, Georgia from Charles Middleton to John Smith, Jr.
Acura of Athens and Volvo of Athens were purchased by Charles Middleton in 1996 and quickly became well-known hometown dealerships that were run by Middleton's family serving Northeast Georgia. They have had a dedicated sales staff and top-rated technicians, and their commitment to service is shown by the support of the returning customers. The dealership has been active in the community by doing various food drives benefiting local food pantries. The dealership recently participated in the local Christmas parade where the staff dressed up as Clark Griswold's family, which helped bring a little extra smile to a challenging year for all.
Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has represented for sale over 200 automotive dealerships making it the highest volume automotive dealership brokerage firm in North America. George C. Chaconas, the exclusive advisor for the buyer in this transaction and the Southeast Partner for Performance Brokerage Services commented, "John Smith, Jr. is an amazing man and car dealer. I genuinely enjoyed helping him acquire Acura and Volvo of Athens in Georgia where he graduated college. I am sure he will contribute to the community and be highly successful. I wish John and his team good luck!"
John Smith, Jr. began his career in the automotive business at a young age. The Smith Auto Group has been around since 1938, which means they have learned a lot about how to provide the utmost in customer satisfaction. Smith commented, "The car business is all about relationships and I have developed a great one with George Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services. I genuinely enjoy working with him. I hired George to identify buying opportunities and he introduced me to Acura and Volvo of Athens in Georgia. It was a perfect fit as I graduated from the University of Georgia. If you are in the market to buy or sell a car dealership, call George Chaconas!"
The dealership will remain at its current location at 2890 Atlanta Highway in Athens, Georgia 30606.
The buyer was represented by Logan Parker of Bass Sox Mercer.
About Performance Brokerage Services
Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is the nation's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, specializing in intermediary services to buyers and sellers of automotive, motorcycle, commercial truck, RV and equipment dealerships. Performance Brokerage Services offers a unique approach by providing complimentary dealership assessments, no upfront fees, no reimbursement of costs and is paid a success fee only after the transaction closes. Clients benefit from utilizing an extensive network of industry related accountants, attorneys, hundreds of registered buyers and longstanding relationships with most of the auto manufacturers. With corporate offices in Irvine, California, and 5 regional offices in Utah, Florida, Texas, Virginia and New Jersey, Performance Brokerage Services provides its clients national exposure with local representation. After 25 years, 700 transactions and with a 90% closing rate, the company's reputation is unmatched and governed by the utmost ethical conduct, integrity and transparency. For more information about the services offered by Performance Brokerage Services, visit https://performancebrokerageservices.com.
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George Chaconas, Performance Brokerage Services, 8135696250, [email protected]
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