franchise dealers
These are the dealerships that sell new cars from a specific brand, like a Toyota or Ford store.
Dealers that sell new cars directly from a manufacturer’s franchise, often with access to brand support and inventory.
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"There is there is a law that that only franchise dealers, not the factories, can sell vehicles... will not allow direct sales from the manufacturer."
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"[536.1s] I think it's late, but I think the dealer franchise network is so entrenched [548.4s] in the fabric of our country that they will lose some market share"
Automakers Want to Sell DIRECT TO CONSUMER & Dealers Are PISSED | Episode 1104 CarEdge Live
"So what brought you from Canada to the US? And you just picked up your first franchise store. [1621.2s] What made you go after that brand, Jay?"
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