February 2026 · Left Lane Auto acquires Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment (6 stores)
Left Lane's first post-recap deal: six Maine tire shops
By Clay Whitaker, Auto Shop Acquisitions
Fast facts
- Buyer:
- Left Lane Auto
- Target:
- Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment (6 stores)
- Date:
- February 2026
- Locations:
- 6 (target); 80+ (buyer)
- Source:
- Modern Tire Dealer
Left Lane Auto acquired the six-store Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment chain in the Portland, Maine area, its first acquisition after the Bertram Capital partnership.
The deal reinforces Left Lane's Northeast concentration with an established, full-service tire-and-repair operator.
Why Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment was a target
- →Adds Maine and northern New England density with a recognized six-unit regional operator.
- →A full-service tire-plus-alignment mix that fits Left Lane's model.
- →The first move with fresh capital, signaling the pace of tuck-ins to come.
What it means for owners
The best regional operators become the anchors buyers build around. Six well-run stores in a defined market is a highly attractive package: not too big to move, not too small to matter.
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