Why Invest in a Coworking Franchise?

Coworking spaces deliver the perfect balance of recurring income, operational flexibility, and real estate opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or exploring your first franchise, the coworking model offers a premium pathway to long-term growth.

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How Coworking Stacks Up Against Other Franchise Models

Franchise opportunities vary widely in terms of risk, scalability, and operational complexity. Here’s how coworking compares to other passive-income concepts across key investment criteria.

Coworking Spaces
Food Franchise
Cleaning Franchise
Fitness Franchise
Initial Investment

$177K-$3.2M

$250K–$2.5M+

$10K–$150K

$150K–$3M+

Overhead & Staffing

Lean team, no spoilage

High labor, waste, and utilities

Manual labor, high turnover risk

Many employees (trainers, front desk)
Real Estate Needs

Flex/office space; can lease in existing buildings

Prime retail with full kitchen buildout

Often home-based or warehouse needed

Larger footprint, specialty buildout
Revenue Streams

Predictable monthly income

Volume-based, vulnerable to shifts

Hourly or contract-based services

Subscriptions, personal training, merchandise
Profit Margins

High

minimal variable costs

Low

tight margins, high effort

Moderate

labor and supplies intensive

Moderate

retention is a challenge
Time to Open

6-12 months

12-24 months

1-3 months

9-18 months

Operational Complexity

Simple

Simple daily operations; highly scalable

Complex

Permits, food safety, high turnover

Complex

Scheduling, labor, customer churn

Complex

Scheduling, marketing, attrition management
Market Trends

Rising demand for hybrid workspace

Challenging—labor shortages, changing diets

Stable, but highly competitive

Saturated—boutique gyms facing pressure
Franchise Support

Full tech, marketing, operations

Strong—but requires strict adherence

Basic systems and local lead gen

Varies—support tied to brand size
Ideal for

Business-minded investors wanting scalability

Operators with food service and retail experience

Hands-on operators looking for lower entry cost

Passionate fitness professionals managing daily ops
Initial Investment

Coworking Spaces

Food Franchise

Cleaning Franchise

Fitness Franchise

Overhead & Staffing

Coworking Spaces

Lean team, no spoilage

Food Franchise

High labor, waste, and utilities

Cleaning Franchise

Manual labor, high turnover risk

Fitness Franchise

Many employees (trainers, front desk)
Real Estate Needs

Coworking Spaces

Flex/office space; can lease in existing buildings

Food Franchise

Prime retail with full kitchen buildout

Cleaning Franchise

Often home-based or warehouse needed

Fitness Franchise

Larger footprint, specialty buildout
Revenue Streams

Coworking Spaces

Predictable monthly income

Food Franchise

Volume-based, vulnerable to shifts

Cleaning Franchise

Hourly or contract-based services

Fitness Franchise

Subscriptions, personal training, merchandise
Profit Margins

Coworking Spaces

minimal variable costs

Food Franchise

tight margins, high effort

Cleaning Franchise

labor and supplies intensive

Fitness Franchise

retention is a challenge
Time to Open

Coworking Spaces

Food Franchise

Cleaning Franchise

Fitness Franchise

Operational Complexity

Coworking Spaces

Simple daily operations; highly scalable

Food Franchise

Permits, food safety, high turnover

Cleaning Franchise

Scheduling, labor, customer churn

Fitness Franchise

Scheduling, marketing, attrition management
Market Trends

Coworking Spaces

Rising demand for hybrid workspace

Food Franchise

Challenging—labor shortages, changing diets

Cleaning Franchise

Stable, but highly competitive

Fitness Franchise

Saturated—boutique gyms facing pressure
Franchise Support

Coworking Spaces

Full tech, marketing, operations

Food Franchise

Strong—but requires strict adherence

Cleaning Franchise

Basic systems and local lead gen

Fitness Franchise

Varies—support tied to brand size
Ideal for

Coworking Spaces

Business-minded investors wanting scalability

Food Franchise

Operators with food service and retail experience

Cleaning Franchise

Hands-on operators looking for lower entry cost

Fitness Franchise

Passionate fitness professionals managing daily ops

Why Coworking Comes Out Ahead

More Revenue Streams

Compared to other models, coworking offers greater flexibility to diversify income from multiple business segments.

Mid-Level Investment, High Upside

It balances upfront costs with strong long-term income and a faster breakeven than storage or salon suites.

Modern Market Fit

As hybrid work becomes a permanent norm, demand for professional, flexible workspaces continues to grow.

Attractive Ownership Model

With the ability to operate semi-absentee and scale over time, coworking fits both hands-on and hands-off investor profiles.

Meet Our Franchise Brands

Vast Coworking encompasses three prominent brands in the coworking industry, Office Evolution, Venture X, and Intelligent Office. Each of these brands are uniquely positioned to serve major segments of the market.

23,000

Avg. Square Footage

11,000

Avg. Square Footage

6,000

Avg. Square Footage

1-2

# of Needed Employees

1

# of Needed Employees

3-4

# of Needed Employees

60+

Locations
Explore

80+

Locations
Explore

55

Locations
Explore

23,000

Avg. Square Footage

11,000

Avg. Square Footage

6,000

Avg. Square Footage

1-2

# of Needed Employees

1

# of Needed Employees

3-4

# of Needed Employees

60+

Locations

80+

Locations

55

Locations

We help you choose the right location and secure favorable lease terms through data-driven analysis and expert negotiation support.

From layout to furnishings and tech, we provide standards and vendor support to ensure your space is efficient, inviting, and ready for business.

Get hands-on training and a detailed pre-opening strategy to streamline operations and generate early traction in your market.

Tap into national brand power with tailored local campaigns, digital tools, and lead conversion strategies to build your member base.

Our platform handles access, billing, bookings, and CRM—making daily operations smoother and more scalable.

Access continuous guidance, business reviews, and a collaborative network of franchisees to stay on track and grow confidently.

Franchise Benefits

Own a Franchise that Redefines Coworking

Our unique franchising model enables you to hit the ground running with a proven formula for success. Whether you’re looking for passive income, semi-absentee ownership, or a high-growth industry to diversify your portfolio, we make it easy to start and scale. From site selection to scalable growth, Vast Coworking equips you with the tools and support to succeed.

Initial Investment

Transparent Costs to Get Started

Launching your coworking franchise requires an upfront investment designed to set your business up for success. Our clear cost structure ensures you understand every aspect of the initial investment, from franchise fees to operational expenses.

Contact us to receive the full investment details.

Expense
Estimated Cost
Franchise Fee
$49,500 - $79,500
Liquid Capital Required
$175,000 - $250,000
Investment Range
$177,750 -  $3,273,400
Franchise Fee
$49,500 - $79,500
Liquid Capital Required
$175,000 - $250,000
Investment Range
$177,750 -  $3,273,400
Why Vast Coworking?

Your Investment, Your Future

Backed by United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader in franchise development, Vast Coworking invites you to embark on an exciting venture that combines innovation, community-building, and lucrative growth.

30

Years of coworking experience

40

Years of franchising experience

4th

Largest global coworking corporation

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