Kerry Automotive Group

What Kerry Automotive Group does

Kerry Automotive Group is a privately held, multi-franchise automotive dealership group headquartered at 155 W. Kemper Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating eight or more brand-specific retail locations across the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana tri-state area. The group holds franchise rights for ten OEMs — Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen — and employs 251-500 staff across the network. Beyond vehicle sales, the group operates an in-house Finance Center, OEM parts departments, service and maintenance operations at each dealership, and the Kerry Collision Center in Covington, Kentucky, which holds Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan certifications and operates 75+ years of accumulated body-shop experience.

The revenue model is a mix of unit economics on new and pre-owned vehicle gross profit, F&I back-end through lender referral commissions, labor and parts margins on service and collision work, and OEM parts retail. Sales channels are predominantly direct-to-consumer via physical showrooms, with supporting online inventory browsing, finance applications, and service scheduling on the kerryautomotive.com storefront. The group runs on standard dealer technology — online inventory management, dealer website platforms, and CRM — with no disclosed proprietary technology layer. Customer retention is supported by the Kerry Rewards loyalty program, the Kerry No Worry lifetime powertrain warranty, and the Kerry Fast-Pass 30-minute service promise. Customer base is fragmented long-tail individual consumers in the tri-state metro; no enterprise or fleet customers are disclosed. The company is owner-operated with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed founding date in the input.

Name

Kerry Automotive Group

Legal name

Kerry Automotive Group

Website

https://kerryautomotive.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kerry Automotive Group is a privately held, multi-franchise auto dealership group headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating 8+ brand-specific dealerships (Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen) plus a finance center, parts, service, and collision operations serving individual consumers in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana tri-state area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Dealership Services

NAICS

Automobile Dealers (4411), New Car Dealers (44111), Used Car Dealers (441120), Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Liability & Dealers (Auto Dealers, Repair Shops) (FSAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Auto & Vehicle Loan Brokerage (FSAEAEAK)

Keywords

• New vehicle sales
• Pre-owned vehicle sales
• Auto financing services
• Vehicle maintenance and repair
• Collision repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new vehicles from multiple manufacturers (Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen) and pre-owned/used vehicles. Revenue generated from the margin between acquisition cost and sale price.
2. Vehicle Financing: Arrangement of auto loans and leases through partnerships with lenders. The finance center helps customers secure financing and earns commissions or spreads from these arrangements.
3. Service and Maintenance: Routine maintenance services including oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, and repairs. Generates revenue from labor rates and parts markup.
4. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts and accessories for all makes and models served.
5. Collision Center Services: Auto body repair services for all makes and models, including frame straightening, painting, and mechanical repairs. Certified for Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kerry Automotive Group operates a multi-franchise automotive dealership business, selling new vehicles from 10 manufacturers (Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen) and pre-owned/certified pre-owned vehicles through 8+ physical locations in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana tri-state area. The group complements vehicle sales with in-house financing, OEM parts sales, manufacturer-certified maintenance and repairs, and a dedicated collision repair center.

Product overview

Kerry Automotive Group is a multi-franchise automotive dealership group operating 8 locations across the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana tri-state area. The group offers a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle sales (new, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned) across 10 vehicle brands including Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Beyond vehicle sales, the portfolio includes integrated services: auto financing and leasing through the Finance Center, vehicle maintenance and repairs via service departments at each location, genuine OEM parts sales, and the Kerry Collision Center for auto body repairs. The group also provides customer retention programs including the Kerry Rewards loyalty program, Kerry No Worry Warranty for powertrain protection, and Kerry Fast-Pass for expedited service. The flagship "Right By You" positioning emphasizes proximity (within 20 minutes anywhere in the tri-state), customer service, and community involvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kerry Collision Center: Full-service automotive collision repair center with certifications for Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan, serving the greater Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana tri-state area.
• Kerry Rewards

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales Sale of new vehicles across multiple franchises including Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen brands.
• Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Sale of pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles spanning various makes, models, and model years including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and wagons.
• Auto Financing Services Vehicle financing and leasing solutions including new car loans, used car financing, refinancing options, and assistance for customers with various credit situations, including all credit types and no-credit-check options.
• Vehicle Service and Maintenance Routine maintenance services including oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and major repairs performed by qualified technicians using quality OEM parts.
• Parts Department Sale of genuine OEM parts and accessories for all vehicle makes and models served, with ordering capabilities for items not in stock.
• Kerry Collision Center Auto body repair services for all makes and models including frame straightening, welding, suspension repair, mechanical and electrical repairs, and auto air conditioning repairs, certified for Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan repairs.
• Vehicle Trade-In/Sell Service Service enabling customers to sell or trade in their current vehicles, with valuations powered by Kelley Blue Book and professional appraisals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Locations within 20 minutes of anywhere in the Tri-State area
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Smith's TowingminorOthersTowing partner for Kerry Collision Center, providing towing services for vehicles involved in accidents or requiring repair transport. Contact: 859-586-8999.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: AutoNation is the largest U.S. franchised automotive retailer, operating ~300+ stores across 20+ brands nationally. Comparable to Kerry as a multi-brand franchised dealer group with integrated F&I, parts, and service operations, though at vastly greater scale.
• Asbury Automotive Group: Asbury operates ~150 franchised dealerships concentrated in the Sun Belt, including the Larry H. Miller acquisition. Comparable multi-brand dealer model with strong F&I and Total Care Auto products paralleling Kerry's No Worry Warranty.
• Sonic Automotive: Sonic operates ~140 franchised dealerships plus the EchoPark used-vehicle concept. Highly comparable to Kerry as a multi-brand franchised dealer with integrated F&I and service, though EchoPark adds a used-vehicle digital angle Kerry lacks.
• Hendrick Automotive Group: Hendrick is the largest privately held U.S. dealer group with ~140 franchises across the Southeast. Closest analog to Kerry as a privately held multi-brand operator with strong service/parts integration, though at greater scale and different geography.
• Group 1 Automotive: Group 1 operates ~200 franchised dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., with comparable brand mix and F&I/service orientation to Kerry, though at materially larger scale.
• Penske Automotive Group: Penske operates ~340 franchised dealerships globally with a premium-brand tilt (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche). Relevant peer given Kerry's INFINITI franchise and similar franchised dealer economics, though at higher scale and premium mix.
• Lithia Motors (Lithia & Driveway): Lithia is one of the largest U.S. auto retailer groups with 300+ stores and an aggressive acquisition strategy plus a digital channel (Driveway). Directly comparable business model to Kerry — multi-brand franchised dealerships with F&I, service, and parts.

Emerging players

• CarMax: CarMax is the largest U.S. used-vehicle retailer with a national footprint and integrated financing. Relevant adjacent peer to Kerry's pre-owned/CPO business given shared focus on used-vehicle retailing and F&I attach, though operating model and inventory sourcing differ.
• Carvana: Carvana is a leading online used-vehicle retailer with home delivery and vending machine pickup. Relevant competitive threat to Kerry's pre-owned business, particularly in the Cincinnati metro where Carvana delivers directly to consumers.

Regional players

• Beechmont Automotive Group: Beechmont is a Cincinnati-area multi-brand dealer group (Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen, Acura). Direct in-market competitor to Kerry with overlapping brands and service center economics, making it the closest geographic peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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