About Intelligent Office Franchise
Intelligent Office is a flexible workspace and virtual office franchise that has been serving businesses since 1987, making it one of the pioneers in the shared office space industry.
Operated through IO Franchising LLC, the brand provides virtual office addresses, meeting room rentals, receptionist services, and flexible workspace solutions for businesses of all sizes.
The franchise fee ranges from $35,000 to $49,500, and the business model generates recurring revenue through membership plans and service packages.
Intelligent Office Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 to $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | We currently do not have a cooperative, but reserve the right to require one to | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $177,750 – $1,640,746 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $178K–$1.6M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (We currently do not have a cooperative, but reserve the right to require one to ) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| DSS Fee(2) | $9,750 | $19,500 |
| Transportation and Meals During Training School(3) | $500 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees and Other Legal Fees | $15,000 | $60,000 |
| Architectural Services | $0 | $85,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $400,000 |
| Initial Marketing Launch | $45,000 | $90,000 |
| Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment | $20,000 | $326,746 |
| Site Lease Deposit | $0 | $400,000 |
| Office And Kitchen Supplies | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Pre- Opening Staff, Salaries, Travel and Training | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance(5) | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Additional Funds – 6 Months(6) | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment(7) | $177,750 | $1,640,746 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $34,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | $2,000 |
| Audit Fee | You will be required to pay this if an audit reveals that you understated weekly |
| 1st | $19,500 |
| 2nd | $15,000 |
| 3rd or more (“Multi-DSS Fee”) | $10,000 |
| 1st Payment | $75,000 |
| 2nd Payment | $75,000 |
| PSA Change Fee | $2,500 |
| Local Marketing | $2,500 |
| Insurance | Reimbursement of our costs (varies depending on your location and insurer), plus |
| Additional Training Fee | $500 |
| Enterprise Level Internet and Backup | $1,000 |
| Supplier and Product/Service Evaluation Fee | $500 |
| Relocation Fee | $10,000 |
| Post-Setup Onsite Training Fee | $500 |
| Expansion Fee | $5,000 |
| Procurement Fee | $25,000 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | protected |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | Option to renew for two additional 10-year terms. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Intelligent Office Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Intelligent Office does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Intelligent Office Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Intelligent Office System Growth
Intelligent Office currently operates 41 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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