Regus^®

Business Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Regus?

Regus is a franchise that provides flexible/virtual offices, co-working facilities, meeting and training facilities, and commercial office alternatives. The operational model is brick-and-mortar, with franchisees leasing and constructing commercial office space to franchisor specifications (typical locations occupy approximately 10,000 to 20,000 square feet, though sizes vary). It serves a mix of customers—individuals, small and midsize businesses, and large companies—and the core service bundle includes private and shared workstations, conference rooms and boardrooms, telecommunications and data services, reception areas, lounges, and trained client support representatives.

Regus Franchise: Pros and Cons

A major strength is the $0 initial franchise fee, which frees capital for build-out and comes with 584 hours of training and a spotless legal record, while a key risk is that 952 of 962 locations are company-owned, showing the franchisor favors corporate growth and offers very limited franchising opportunities.

Pros

At $0, the initial franchise fee is well below what's typical in Business Services, leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating costs.

584 hours of initial training (Training & Support score: 100) is well above what's typical in Business Services, showing the franchisor provides extensive, hands-on preparation for new operators.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero government penalties are all well below industry norms, indicating a clean legal and regulatory record.

Cons

952 company-owned locations out of 962 total outlets — almost the entire system — is unusually high for Business Services and suggests the franchisor favors corporate expansion over building a franchised base, which limits the system's franchising track record.

Item 7 estimated startup range of $720,500 to $1,562,500 (with minimum assets $208,000, maximum assets $320,500, and minimum reserves $50,000) is well above what's typical in Business Services, meaning materially higher upfront capital and reserve requirements for operators.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, site-specific performance contingencies, and market-density considerations. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, employ different trademarks or formats, acquire/convert sites, and develop nearby units.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 584-hour training curriculum designed to prepare franchise personnel for operations and launch; the initial franchise fee does not include training for any specific individuals. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses while on-site support incurs an additional fee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise’s unit count went from 783 (2022) to 765 (2023, -2.3%), then to 796 (2024, +4.0%) and jumped to 962 (2025, +20.9%), showing an accelerating growth trajectory. For investors this indicates materially improving franchise health—net +179 units (+22.9% from 2022–2025)—but the 2023 dip and the sharp 2025 spike suggest some recent volatility, so confirm whether the 2025 acceleration is sustainable.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Regus Franchise?

Opening a Regus franchise requires a total initial investment of $720,500 to $1,562,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$720,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,562,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$0

Real Estate$432,000

Equipment & Assets$208,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$0

Other$30,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$0

Real Estate$1,118,000

Equipment & Assets$320,500

Reserves$75,000

Training$0

Other$49,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Regus Franchise Owners Make?

Regus franchise locations reported average gross sales of $677,000 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$677,000

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The franchised sample reports an average gross revenue of 677000 (n=1), while company-owned outlets have a much larger sample and include expense/EBITDA data, limiting direct apples-to-apples comparisons.

Performance Variability Analysis: With only a single franchised outlet in the dataset, there is no reported median, high, or low and therefore variability among franchised units cannot be assessed from this Item 19.

Data Scope and Limitations: Data are limited to outlets meeting maturity and size filters and franchised outlets reported only gross revenue; expense and profitability metrics are available only for company-owned outlets, which constrains analysis for prospective franchisees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Regus franchise?

The total initial investment for a Regus franchise ranges from $720,500 to $1,562,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Regus initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Regus is $20,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Regus franchise owners make?

Regus franchise locations reported average gross sales of $677,000 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Regus have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Regus received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Regus offer exclusive franchise territories?

Regus received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, site-specific performance contingencies, and market-density considerations.

What training does Regus provide to new franchisees?

Regus received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 584-hour training curriculum designed to prepare franchise personnel for operations and launch; the initial franchise fee does not include training for any specific individuals.

How many Regus franchise locations are there?

Regus had 962 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Regus?

Regus is a franchise that provides flexible/virtual offices, co-working facilities, meeting and training facilities, and commercial office alternatives.

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