Franchise of the Week: A LOW Competition Franchise You Can Start For $245K* & a Pet Resale Grossing $1.2M**
Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
Today, in 5 minutes or less:
✔ A Home Service Resale Grossing 1.3M**
✔ A RARE Franchise You Can Start For 168K*
✔ From Layoff to Ownership
✔ Is a Turf Franchise a Good Investment?
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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FEATURED RESALE
Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few.
CONFIDENTIAL - For Qualified Buyers
Gainesville, Florida
(CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
- Home Services
- Asking Price: 850,000
- Prior year Gross Sales: 1,332,645*
**Sales/ SDE, or any financial numbers, are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
Franchise Empire’s Take:
- Very limited open territories
- Thriving home services industry
- Strong validation
- Prior leadership and/or management experience is a real plus
- Pre-approval financing recommended
Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?
We have a list of over 100+ resales with various brands spanning the United States and Canada. Click the link below to find out what specific opportunities are available in your area
New Franchise Owner through Franchise Empire
After getting laid off last year, Tara could have jumped straight back into the job market. Instead, she paused and asked a bigger question: What kind of life do I really want?
With a new baby at home and Kyren still working full-time, they didn’t want just another paycheck. They wanted freedom, flexibility, and ownership. Most importantly, Tara wanted the ability to be present for their son Kannon while building something meaningful.
At first, they explored a few fun, entertainment-style businesses. But the more conversations we had, the clearer the vision became: a service-based business with purpose, flexibility, and strong systems, one that didn’t rely on a storefront or heavy sales.
Through the process, Tara found the right fit with a youth-focused sports and enrichment franchise designed to grow within the community while allowing her to balance family and business.
Now she’s building a business that fits her life, not the other way around.
Congratulations to Tara and Kyren for taking the leap into franchise ownership
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
History:
Intelligent Office launched in 1995 with the goal of providing businesses with flexible office space and professional administrative support without the overhead of maintaining a traditional office.
The concept was designed to help entrepreneurs, remote professionals, and small companies operate more efficiently by offering virtual office services, meeting rooms, coworking space, and administrative support under one roof.
Over time, the brand expanded into a franchise system focused on helping business owners build service-based office centers that support modern professionals who no longer need traditional long-term office leases.
Today, Intelligent Office operates in the flexible workspace and virtual office industry, a sector that has grown rapidly as remote work, hybrid teams, and small business entrepreneurship continue to increase demand for flexible office solutions.
By combining workspace services with administrative support and meeting facilities, the model provides a business service platform designed to support local entrepreneurs while generating recurring revenue from memberships and office services.
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
Numbers*:
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Franchise Fee: $49,500
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Estimated Investment: $177,750 – $1,640,746*
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Royalty fee: 6% of gross sales
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Liquid Capital: $175,000
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Term: Not Disclosed
Function of the Owner:
Intelligent Office franchisees primarily focus on managing the workspace center and building relationships with local professionals and businesses.
- Managing the daily operations of the office center
- Leasing workspace, meeting rooms, and virtual office memberships
- Overseeing administrative support services offered to clients
- Building relationships with local entrepreneurs and businesses
- Managing staff and maintaining a professional client experience
As the business grows, owners often focus more on membership growth, local partnerships, and expanding workspace utilization.
Ideal Franchise Candidate:
Intelligent Office is looking for franchisees who:
- Enjoy working with entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Are comfortable managing a professional office environment
- Have strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Want to operate a service-based business model
- Are interested in growing a recurring revenue membership business
Prior experience in office management or business services is not required, as franchisees receive training and operational support
*Numbers according to their website 2025 FDD.
Financial Data*:
Below screenshot taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document - Item 19
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS
Benefits for the Franchisee:
Recurring Revenue Model: Memberships, office rentals, and administrative services provide recurring revenue opportunities.
Growing Flexible Workspace Industry: Demand for coworking, virtual offices, and flexible workspace solutions continues to grow as remote work expands.
Multiple Revenue Streams: Franchisees can generate revenue from virtual office memberships, meeting room rentals, coworking spaces, and business support services.
Ability to Convert Existing Office Space: Existing office space can often be converted into an Intelligent Office location, creating new revenue opportunities.
Comprehensive Training and Support: Franchisees receive training, marketing support, operational systems, and ongoing guidance to help launch and grow the business.
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Episode #174: How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Buying a Franchise
When your spouse isn't on board with buying a franchise, it can feel like the end of the road — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we break down how to navigate one of the most common obstacles franchise buyers face — getting your spouse on the same page. We cover how to approach the conversation the right way, why being vulnerable with your why matters more than any business case, and how to get your spouse to hear it from someone other than you.
