Melton Advisors Advises on the Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH
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Beacon Collision Center of Youngstown Completes Strategic Sale with Advisory Support from Melton Advisors
Chattanooga, TN — Melton Advisors, a dealership-focused consulting and capital advisory firm, announced the successful sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, Ohio, to Cochran Automotive of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The transaction represents a strategic expansion for Cochran Automotive as it continues to grow its regional collision repair platform beyond Western Pennsylvania.
Beacon Collision Center operates from a 24,000-square-foot, late-model facility spanning more than 4 acres. The operation is recognized as one of the region’s premier full-service collision centers, featuring modern equipment, a trained workforce, and a high-capacity layout designed to support today’s repair volume and OEM certification requirements.
Melton Advisors served as an advisor to the seller, providing guidance on transaction structure, real estate considerations, and transition planning.
The Youngstown facility offered flexibility across multiple ownership and capital scenarios, including business sales, real estate dispositions, and long-term net-lease alternatives. The seller was also open to employee retention and continuity, supporting a smooth operational transition following closing.
David Melton, Founder and Managing Principal of Melton Advisors, commented on the transaction:
“This transaction reflects the continued demand for well-run collision operations with quality facilities and real estate behind them. Our role was to help the seller evaluate options, structure the transaction thoughtfully, and move forward with clarity. Cochran Automotive is acquiring a strong operation in a market with long-term fundamentals, and we wish both parties continued success.”
Cochran Automotive’s acquisition aligns with a broader trend of regional MSO expansion across Ohio and Pennsylvania, driven by capacity constraints, investment in OEM certification, and increasing demand from insurers and consumers for high-quality repair operations.
Melton Advisors works with automotive dealers and select operator-owners on capital strategy, real estate decision-making, and strategic transitions. The firm’s advisory-first approach emphasizes preparation, flexibility, and disciplined decision-making—often well before a transaction occurs.
About Melton Advisors
Melton Advisors is a dealership-focused consulting and capital advisory firm serving automotive dealers nationwide. The firm advises on capital strategy, real estate decision-making, and strategic transitions that influence enterprise value, liquidity, and long-term ownership control. Melton Advisors operates as an independent, advisor-led firm and does not function as a traditional brokerage platform.
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Melton Advisors
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