Comments on: Intelligent Office Franchisee Speaks of Industry Growth http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/ Love where you work Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:10:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mortimer F. http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2756 Mortimer F. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:22:06 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2756 What this franchisee isn't mentioning is that Intelligent Office reports almost zero income as a franchisor, and most franchisees I spoke with complain that it's not a profitable operation. It seems that whatever benefits come from the advertising pool are taken away by the high royalties and numerous other competitive restrictions. What this franchisee isn’t mentioning is that Intelligent Office reports almost zero income as a franchisor, and most franchisees I spoke with complain that it’s not a profitable operation.

It seems that whatever benefits come from the advertising pool are taken away by the high royalties and numerous other competitive restrictions.

]]> By: Mike Sullivan http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2093 Mike Sullivan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:43:58 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2093 There are a number of compelling business models for growing in this industry, and one of them is through franchising. I'm sure there are several business plans for new franchisors sitting on investors' desks right now, and probably several "flagship" locations established (but not publicized as such). But that is pure speculation :-) There are a number of compelling business models for growing in this industry, and one of them is through franchising. I’m sure there are several business plans for new franchisors sitting on investors’ desks right now, and probably several “flagship” locations established (but not publicized as such).

But that is pure speculation :-)

]]> By: Jennifer LeClaire http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2092 Jennifer LeClaire Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:05:50 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2092 Rob - I got this from their web site -- actually the cache. The Intelligent Office web site is down right now... could it be that traffic from this article caused the site to crash? :) An Intelligent Office franchise features an investment level between $450,000 and $600,000. You must meet these minimum financial requirements in order to be eligible for becoming an Intelligent Office franchisee: Minimum Cash Requirement $200,000. The company says this is a great franchise opportunity because you have a regular lifestyle with Monday through Friday business hours. The company puts it this way: "With Intelligent Office, you won't have to worry about the overtime and weekend work schedules associated with most other franchises. Plus you'll enjoy a generous exclusive territory. You can expect to spend your time interacting with an upscale clientele. And you'll feel rewarded, knowing that you're helping them as much as they're helping you." Rob – I got this from their web site — actually the cache. The Intelligent Office web site is down right now… could it be that traffic from this article caused the site to crash? :)

An Intelligent Office franchise features an investment level between $450,000 and $600,000. You must meet these minimum financial requirements in order to be eligible for becoming an Intelligent Office franchisee: Minimum Cash Requirement $200,000.

The company says this is a great franchise opportunity because you have a regular lifestyle with Monday through Friday business hours. The company puts it this way:

“With Intelligent Office, you won’t have to worry about the overtime and weekend work schedules associated with most other franchises. Plus you’ll enjoy a generous exclusive territory. You can expect to spend your time interacting with an upscale clientele. And you’ll feel rewarded, knowing that you’re helping them as much as they’re helping you.”

]]> By: Rob Zeus http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2091 Rob Zeus Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:56:48 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2091 What's up with the parameters on an Intelligent Office franchise? What does it cost to buy into one of these shared office concepts? I think this is a great way to go, if it's affordable. So many franchises cost an arm and a leg to get into. But then again, franchises rarely fail. Any details would be appreciated. What’s up with the parameters on an Intelligent Office franchise? What does it cost to buy into one of these shared office concepts? I think this is a great way to go, if it’s affordable. So many franchises cost an arm and a leg to get into. But then again, franchises rarely fail. Any details would be appreciated.

]]> By: Maggie Correta http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2090 Maggie Correta Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:27:26 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2090 I thought it was interesting that this franchisee hasn't seen a major uptick in office space rentals -- and he's honest about it. I also found it interesting that he's getting fewer leads, but better leads. That's not a major problem. Actually, if more of the leads are closing, that's a good turn of events. With only seven shared office spaces, I can see why there's a stronger demand for the virtual office services. I thought it was interesting that this franchisee hasn’t seen a major uptick in office space rentals — and he’s honest about it. I also found it interesting that he’s getting fewer leads, but better leads. That’s not a major problem. Actually, if more of the leads are closing, that’s a good turn of events. With only seven shared office spaces, I can see why there’s a stronger demand for the virtual office services.

]]> By: Bill Brookshire http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Bill Brookshire Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:57:52 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2089 Intelligent Office does a lot of things right. This company is known for locating in places with first-class office space. I like the fact that they make available full-time or part-time office space. I love the Intelligent Assistant model. Everything is on an as-needed basis. I know that's the basic model, but Intelligent Office has strong brand trust. This franchisor is, well, intelligent. Intelligent Office does a lot of things right. This company is known for locating in places with first-class office space. I like the fact that they make available full-time or part-time office space. I love the Intelligent Assistant model. Everything is on an as-needed basis. I know that’s the basic model, but Intelligent Office has strong brand trust. This franchisor is, well, intelligent.

]]> By: Elizabeth Sanchez http://www.abetteroffice.com/office-space-advice/intelligent-office-franchisee-speaks-of-industry-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Elizabeth Sanchez Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:02:34 +0000 http://www.abetteroffice.com/?p=4693#comment-2088 I didn't even know there had franchises in the executive office suites industry. Very interesting. That's a great, lower-risk way for brands in the serviced office industry to expand more quickly. I know it's difficult to get on board as a franchisor, though. Lots of legal hoops to jump through. Intelligent Office seems to have it figured out and at least this franchisee is doing well. I didn’t even know there had franchises in the executive office suites industry. Very interesting. That’s a great, lower-risk way for brands in the serviced office industry to expand more quickly. I know it’s difficult to get on board as a franchisor, though. Lots of legal hoops to jump through. Intelligent Office seems to have it figured out and at least this franchisee is doing well.

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