Successful, Growing Flexible Workspace in Oakville
Intelligent Office franchise for sale in Ontario
List Price: $494,450 CAD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$757,633 CAD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$100,000 – $150,000
Value of Inventory
$0
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2008
Business Operates From
My office or commercial location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$20,000+
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Established in 2008, this thriving flexible workspace and virtual office franchise has a proven 17-year track record of profitability and growth. Located in a prime Class A space serving Oakville and Mississauga, this business is fully equipped to support startups, entrepreneurs, and established firms alike. Operating Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, the franchise offers a professional yet welcoming atmosphere and allows the owner to enjoy evenings and weekends off. With consistent annual revenues around $750,000 and cash flows exceeding $160,000, this franchise serves 28 dedicated space clients with an average tenure of 3.2 years. It has earned perfect 5-star reviews and was a finalist in the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. Seize this rare opportunity to own a profitable, well-established business in the growing flexible workspace industry—Inquire today!
Growth opportunities
The flexible workspace industry is booming, with the Canadian market projected to grow at 7.6% annually through 2029. Meanwhile, the virtual office market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% from 2021 to 2028. The Oakville location is perfectly positioned to capitalize on these trends, benefiting from the Greater Toronto Area's high concentration of entrepreneurs and technology-driven companies. Opportunities to grow include leveraging local networking, targeted AI-based prospecting tools, and further marketing outreach to small businesses and remote workers seeking professional office solutions.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The current owner is semi-absentee, working less than 10 hours per week on management oversight, strategy, communication with the franchisor, and local networking. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on owner to further develop the business and drive growth.
Additional Info
Seller will provide a minimum of 2 weeks transition support.
Asset Description
The sale price includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, estimated at $10,000. Includes: Furniture for the individual executive suites (desks, desk chairs and guest chairs) and workstations that are rented to individual clients. Furniture (conference room desks, chairs and TVs) for the meeting rooms. Furniture (chairs) for the front desk and workstations used by staff. All of the leasehold improvements (doors, lights, locks, etc) throughout the facility. Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.) for kitchenette/break room. Computers and monitors for employee staff use. Mailbox System. Cabinetry and shelving for storage. Artwork. Exterior LED Signage. IT Network Items (IT racks, server, ups devices, security cameras, networking cables, etc).
Reason for Selling
The owner is retiring, creating an opportunity for a motivated buyer to take over this well-established, profitable business.
Why I Love My Franchise
The franchise provides a rewarding opportunity to help local small business operators and entrepreneurs enhance their professional image and delivery while significantly reducing their overhead costs. This blend of impact and profitability makes it a deeply satisfying business to own.
About Intelligent Office
Intelligent Office is a flexible workspace and business-services franchise that provides professional office space, virtual offices and administrative support to established businesses and professionals. Founded in 1995 and franchising since 1999, the brand built its model around suburban markets rather than dense urban coworking, serving local companies and remote workers who want a professional presence closer to home.
The business runs on several recurring revenue streams: private and shared office rentals, conference room rentals, professional mailbox and business-address services, custom phone answering and receptionist services, and administrative support. This service-first approach lets a location serve far more clients than its physical square footage alone would allow. Intelligent Office is part of Vast Coworking Group, alongside Office Evolution and Venture X, one of the largest privately owned coworking networks.
The brand positions itself against space-led coworking by pairing workspace with outsourced reception and admin services, aiming for long-term client relationships rather than transactional memberships. The network spans the US and Canada.
Franchisee Support
Initial training is hands-on, with incoming owners learning operations, customer service and business management at a fully operational Intelligent Office location. Ongoing support includes training videos, live webinars, an operations manual, system and software updates, and a dedicated corporate support team, plus a call centre that handles client inquiries and a peer network of fellow franchisees. Resale buyers should confirm with Intelligent Office what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides when ownership of an existing location changes.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Intelligent Office was named a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review (2021), a ranking based on franchisee satisfaction surveys, and is a member of the International Franchise Association. As part of Vast Coworking Group (alongside Office Evolution and Venture X), it sits within one of the largest privately owned coworking networks, a sister brand of Entrepreneur Franchise 500-ranked Office Evolution. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific location's local reviews, client retention and community reputation.
Industry / Market
Intelligent Office operates in the North American flexible office market, valued at around $14.9 billion in 2025 and forecast to keep growing as hybrid work settles in (Mordor Intelligence). US coworking inventory continues to expand, passing 9,000 active locations in early 2026, with virtual office and business-address services among the faster-growing niches. Demand is driven by remote and hybrid work, small businesses wanting a professional presence without long leases, and firms outsourcing reception and admin. Local suburban catchment is a useful factor for resale buyers to assess.
Ideal Owner
Intelligent Office suits a business-minded, customer-focused operator comfortable running a service business and managing a small team that delivers reception, mail and administrative work to a high standard. The model is relationship- and operations-led rather than hands-off: owners build long-term local client relationships, oversee day-to-day service quality and drive local sales. A background in business services, office management or professional services helps, but strong organisation, people skills and a consultative sales approach matter more than industry experience.