Client Profile

Collision Restoration, founded by Aaron Colburn, is a growing auto collision repair business serving the North Indianapolis and Central Indiana market. With years of experience in the auto dealership collision repair industry, Aaron decided to venture out on his own, establishing Collision Restoration’s  with a vision of expanding across multiple locations.

Collision Restoration & Allies Partnership

Allies Commercial Realty partnered with Collision Restoration from the very beginning, advising on strategic site selection, lease structuring, and tenant improvement negotiations. From securing Aaron’s first location in Zionsville to negotiating his third and fourth locations simultaneously, our team has played a key role in supporting Collision Restoration’s rapid expansion and long-term success.

Opportunity and Challenge

As a new business owner, Aaron needed to secure the right locations with long-term control over his properties while keeping operating costs in check. The key challenges in his expansion strategy included:

• Securing long-term leases – It was critical to negotiate five-year leases with multiple renewal options to ensure stability and flexibility.
• Aggressive rental schedules – Each lease needed to be structured with financially viable rental rates to align with business profitability.
• Tenant improvement allowances – The buildings required turnkey improvements such as updated office spaces, upgraded lighting, and electrical enhancements to support the needs of a modern collision repair business.
• Scalability for future growth – With a vision for five to six locations, it was essential to develop a repeatable leasing strategy that could be replicated across multiple locations while ensuring consistent deal terms.