Acquisition opportunity Market suggests an acquisition by Safe-Guard Products occurred in July 2023, indicating potential alignment for partnerships or integration of DSD’s fixed operations design services with Safe-Guard's dealership protection offerings.

Fixed ops leader DSD is positioned as a pioneer and leader in fixed operations design, development, equipment specification, installation, and project management for new and renovated dealership facilities, presenting a compelling cross-sell to dealerships needing end-to-end facility projects.

Scale and reach With involvement in over 2,000 facility projects and a revenue range of 25 to 50 million, the company demonstrates established experience and credibility that can support upsell of larger-scale facility upgrades or multi-site programs.

Technology stack DSD’s tech footprint includes QuickBooks, Salesforce, WordPress, Squarespace, and Microsoft 365, suggesting opportunities to expand CRM-driven sales, integration services, and digital project management solutions for clients.

Growth angles Industry peers vary from mid-market to large, with potential to target dealers seeking comprehensive fixed-ops modernization, expansion, or compliance-driven upgrades, complemented by financing or F&I product partnerships via Safe-Guard or similar providers.