Left Lane Auto, a national tire retail and automotive-service platform and a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, announced the acquisition of Don Foshay’s Discount Tire & Alignment, a six-location automotive repair and maintenance chain based in Portland, Maine. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition marks Left Lane’s first since its partnership with Bertram Capital in December 2025 and brings the platform to over 80 stores across 19 states. Don Foshay’s, founded in 1982 by Don Foshay Sr., has grown from a single location to six stores and now employs more than 75 people, offering tire sales and installation, wheel alignments, state inspections, preventive maintenance, transmission and exhaust repairs, cooling system services, and other vehicle maintenance.
Left Lane plans to retain all upper management and staff at Don Foshay’s locations and aims to expand both the local brand and Left Lane’s presence across New England. The company is actively pursuing additional acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and add high-quality operators to its platform.
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“We are excited to have the opportunity to carry on the strong legacy and operation that the Foshay family has built in Maine, which will serve as a strong entry point into the state for our platform. We plan to retain all upper management and employees across all locations and are excited to continue to grow both the Don Foshay’s brand and the broader Left Lane platform’s presence across the New England area.”
Parham Parastaran, CEO, Left Lane Auto
“We had multiple buyers to pick from but found that Left Lane Auto was the best match for our team and our customers going forward. The further we’ve gotten into the transition, the happier we are with that decision.”
Don Foshay Jr., Don Foshay’s Discount Tire & Alignment
