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Learn the coworking franchise landscape in minutes. Compare models, costs, and fit — then connect with the right brand or explore a build-your-own path.
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025
Understanding the Coworking Industry
The flexible workspace market is growing rapidly with two main paths to entry
Market Overview
What's Driving Demand
- Hybrid work and shorter planning cycles
- CapEx-light solutions for occupiers and landlords
- Amenitized, hospitality-led experiences outperform commodity office
Your Path Options
Franchise Path
Join an established brand with playbooks, marketing support, and vendor networks. Typical total project budget varies widely by market and size.
Independent Path
Create your own brand with custom design and operations. Our partners at CoworkingConsulting.com can help from concept to launch.
Key Considerations
- Unit economics: mix of private offices, meetings, and virtual services
- Lease vs. management agreements vs. franchise models
- Sales motion: local B2B + digital performance marketing
Browse franchises
Filter and pick brands to compare. Data is summarized from public sources and labeled by confidence.
Quick compare
Select up to five brands to see a compact matrix. All figures are from public sources. Confirm with the current FDD.
Build vs buy
When a franchise fits
- Speed to market with proven playbooks
- Brand equity and national marketing
- Training and vendor ecosystems
- Lower strategy risk with ongoing fees
When to build your own
- Unique asset or mixed use campus
- You want brand control and pricing flexibility
- Higher margin potential with more execution work
- Options include owner operated or management agreement