Business Description

This highly evolved alternative to the traditional office provides a prestigious address, anywhere communications and a live receptionist for businesses, corporate executives and professionals, releasing them from the limitations and expense of a residential office. THE INTELLIGENT OFFICE offers private offices, conference rooms and professional office services on an as-needed basis and at only a fraction of the cost of a traditional office.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	23	88.5%
Company-Owned Units:	3	11.5%
Total Operating Units:	26	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 26 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 26 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Colorado	2
2. Florida	9

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$120K+
Total Investment:	$350-500K
Average Total Investment:	$425K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$38K
Average Franchise Fee:	$38K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	$250/Mo.

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,500-6,500

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: OB

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	1
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Boulder, CO	1 Week
2. On-Site	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	18
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries