How Franchisees Are Using Co-Working Spaces to Cut Costs

Franchise Conversations with Fexingo: Buying, Running, and Scaling Franchise Businesses · Jun 8, 2026 · 9m · transcript

In this episode of Franchise Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend among franchisees: subleasing excess space to co-working operators. With real estate costs rising, many franchisees are finding they don't need all the square footage they lease. By partnering with co-working companies like WeWork or local flex-space operators, they can offset rent and even turn a profit. Lucas breaks down the numbers behind a typical pizza franchise that saved $40,000 annually by subleasing its dining room during slow hours. Luna questions the operational risks, from brand…