What OLIO Development Group does

OLIO Development Group is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017. The company delivers end-to-end project services across five branded service lines: OLIO: Re (real estate acquisition and property management), OLIO: Dv (predevelopment, design coordination, and permitting), OLIO: Cm (general contracting and construction management), OLIO: Fm (post-construction facilities management), and OLIO: Fi (build-to-suit and reverse build-to-suit financing). Its technology stack centers on Procore for project management and OxBlue construction cameras for site visibility, supplemented by nine additional integrated platforms; the firm tracks an average of 480 tasks per project and produces 1,273+ weekly client progress reports as part of a transparency-focused delivery model.

The business serves enterprise franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, corporations executing 50+ location expansion programs, and tenants, with a portfolio that includes Raising Cane's, Panda Express, Shake Shack, CAVA, 7 Brew, WellStreet Urgent Care, United Midwest Bank, and Maker Kitchens Group. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with OLIO: Fi introducing a monthly-rent model where OLIO funds land acquisition and construction. The go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven, with the firm operating from a Columbus headquarters serving the Midwest and a newly established Atlanta presence supporting expansion into Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina beginning in 2026.

Name

OLIO Development Group

Legal name

OLIO Development Group, LLC

Website

https://oliodevgrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OLIO Development Group is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate development and construction firm serving national brands and multi-unit operators with integrated real estate, development, construction management, facilities management, and build-to-suit financing services across the Midwest and expanding into the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Development Services: End-to-end development services including site selection, predevelopment, permitting, design, and lease negotiations for commercial real estate projects.
2. Construction Management: General contracting and construction management services for commercial construction projects, including ground-up builds and tenant improvements.
3. Build-to-Suit Financing (OLIO Fi): Finance division that buys land, completes custom designs, and builds projects out of their own pocket. Then OLIO Fi hands the keys over to the client with one monthly rent carefully matched to their budget and needs. Highly specialized in build-to-suit and reverse build-to-suit arrangements.
4. Real Estate Services (OLIO Re): Real estate acquisition and property management services for commercial properties.
5. Facilities Management (OLIO Fm): Ongoing maintenance and support services for commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OLIO Development Group is a commercial real estate development and construction services firm that provides an integrated, end-to-end solution for national restaurant, retail, and healthcare brands. The company delivers five core service lines through dedicated sub-brands: real estate site selection (OLIO: Re), development (OLIO: Dv), construction management (OLIO: Cm), facilities management (OLIO: Fm), and build-to-suit financing (OLIO: Fi). Its clients include Raising Cane's, Panda Express, Shake Shack, CAVA, 7 Brew, WellStreet Urgent Care, and United Midwest Bank.

Product overview

OLIO Development Group is a full-service commercial real estate development and construction firm offering integrated services through five interconnected service lines: OLIO: Re (Real Estate) for site acquisition and property management, OLIO: Dv (Development) for predevelopment and design coordination, OLIO: Cm (Construction Management) for general contracting and project oversight, OLIO: Fm (Facilities Management) for ongoing maintenance support, and OLIO: Fi (Finance) for build-to-suit financing arrangements. The firm serves franchisors, corporations, franchisees, and tenants in the QSR, healthcare, and retail sectors, providing end-to-end visibility from site selection through opening day with weekly transparent reporting and cutting-edge technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OLIO: Re: Real estate services
• OLIO: Dv
• OLIO: Cm
• OLIO: Fm
• OLIO: Fi

Products and services

• OLIO: Re (Real Estate) Real estate site selection and site search services that identify and secure optimal locations for commercial tenants and operators, including site analysis, market evaluation, and lease/purchase negotiations.
• OLIO: Dv (Development) Commercial real estate development services including project planning, entitlements, permitting, and coordination of new-build and ground-up projects for national brands and franchisees.
• OLIO: Cm (Construction Management) Construction management services overseeing general contractors, scheduling, quality control, and on-site execution for new-build, tenant improvement, and remodel projects across multiple U.S. markets.
• OLIO: Fm (Facilities Management) Post-construction facilities management services, including ongoing property maintenance, repair coordination, and operational support for multi-site commercial real estate portfolios.
• OLIO: Fi (Build-to-Suit Financing) Build-to-suit financing solutions that enable tenants and franchisees to fund new construction or buildouts through structured rent-to-own and tenant financing arrangements, eliminating the need for large upfront capital outlays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 weeks average build time for ground-up restaurant construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Delaware Area Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026OLIO Development Group partnered with Delaware Area Career Center's Construction Technology program for the Ground Up community engagement program. High school vocational students visited active commercial construction sites at OLIO's CAVA restaurant project in Powell, Ohio, receiving safety gear kits and site tours alongside OLIO's project managers and trade partners.
• ProcorecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Procore representatives joined the Ground Up program to introduce participants to construction technology used across OLIO's projects worldwide. Procore is OLIO's primary construction management technology platform.
• Georgia State Licensing BoardcoreOthersOLIO received approval from the Georgia State Licensing Board to perform general contracting services in the state, enabling the company's expansion into the Southeast market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R.W. Hurt Construction: Commercial builder specializing in multi-unit QSR, retail, and franchise construction programs — comparable customer base and project profile to OLIO.
• ARCO Construction: National design-build general contractor specializing in multi-site commercial construction for QSR, restaurant, retail, and franchise brands — directly comparable to OLIO's QSR-focused franchise build model.
• The R&O Companies: Commercial general contractor focused on restaurant, retail, and franchise construction programs across multiple states, with similar owner-rep and ground-up capabilities as OLIO.
• EBCO General Contractors: Design-build commercial contractor with strong QSR and franchise client base delivering multi-state development programs — directly comparable service mix to OLIO.
• Storey Development: Commercial real estate developer and builder specializing in build-to-suit and ground-up restaurant/retail projects — directly comparable to OLIO's integrated development and OLIO Fi financing model.

Broad incumbents

• DPR Construction: National technical builder serving commercial, healthcare, and advanced facilities clients — comparable to OLIO in project complexity and tech-enabled delivery but at significantly greater scale.
• Ryan Companies: National developer, builder, and real estate manager with integrated capabilities spanning development, construction, and facilities management — mirrors OLIO's full-service platform at much larger scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Established national construction manager and developer serving commercial, healthcare, and hospitality clients — overlaps with OLIO's broader commercial and healthcare project portfolio.
• Layton Construction: Large national commercial general contractor with broad service lines across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial development — overlapping capabilities with OLIO at greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Midland Companies: Midwest-focused commercial general contractor serving QSR and franchise brands — directly comparable project type and customer base, but operates primarily in different Midwest markets than OLIO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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