* Market demand: The number of people looking to buy cars in Louisiana each year.
* Competition: The number of other car dealerships in Louisiana selling the same types of cars.
* Your dealership's reputation: The quality of customer service and the prices you offer.
* Your sales force: The skill and experience of your sales team.
* Location: Dealers that are located in a larger metro area or on larger roadways such as highways experience higher customer counts than in those dealerships in a more "rural" environment or a secondary roadway.
With that said, the average car dealership in Louisiana sells around 100 to 200 cars per year. However, some dealerships may sell as many as 1,000 cars per year or more.