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🚀 Vast launches standalone virtual receptionist franchise
After more than 30 years of building one of the original virtual office franchises, Intelligent Expand 👇 Office (IO) is spinning out its most in-demand service into a standalone concept. South Florida-based parent company Vast Coworking Group has officially launched Intelligent Assistant (IA), a virtual receptionist and admin support services franchise built on a model that’s already handling more than 150,000 calls per month.
Multi-unit franchise owner Ryan Harris was also appointed as President of both IO and IA brands.
🗞 Week 19, 2026
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🤝 Market Moves
⏱ 28 days ago.
🌎 Vast reports strong performance and continued expansion in 2025
Vast, closed 2025 with strong year-over-year performance across systemwide sales, membership growth, Expand 👇 franchise development, and international expansion. Venture X reported an 11% increase in annual revenue, while Office Evolution reported a 13% increase. Venture X grew its global membership base by 67%, Office Evolution by 50%, and Intelligent Office surpassed 4,800 members across its locations and virtual service channels.
ICYMI: I chatted with Jason Anderson, the group’s CEO, about their recent move to spin out of UFG.
🗞 Week 12, 2026
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⏱ 77 days ago.

In this Behind The News episode of the “This Week in Coworking” podcast, host Hector Kolonas was Expand 👇 joined by Jason Anderson to discuss the dynamic world of coworking spaces and the private equity acquisition of Vast Coworking Group from the United Franchise Group – and what it means for Venture X, Office Evolution, Intelligent Office, franchising and the industry.
🗞 Week 11, 2026
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⏱ 85 days ago.
😳 Vast Coworking Group acquired by PE firm
Vast Coworking Group has been acquired by private equity firm New State Capital Partners as a Expand 👇 carve-out from United Franchise Group. This deal marks a strategic move by Vast co-founder and CEO Jason Anderson as demand for flexible workspace continues to rapidly evolve and grow.
At time of acquisition Vast – which is one of the world’s largest coworking networks and comprised of leading concepts Venture X, Office Evolution, and Intelligent Office – leverages a franchise model. It has over 200 locations and spans approx. 2.7 million square feet, serving roughly 70,000 members worldwide.
🗞 Week 10, 2026
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⏱ 92 days ago.
⛔️ Indie operator responds to WeWork Network notice
Kate Dezarnaulds penned an interesting piece as the founder of WorkLife about a recent email she Expand 👇 received regarding the WeWork Affiliate Network, and what this very strategic move could mean for other indie brands.
While Kate makes the case that this isn’t a moment to panic, "it is a moment to stop sleepwalking".
Further listening: This TWIC Discussion from 2024 with John Santora (CEO, WeWork), Anant Yardi (Founder, Yardi) and Jason Anderson (CEO, Vast) about the formation of this affiliate network. And this TWIC Discussion with Sam Rosen and William Sandford about the acquisition of Deskpass, Breather and Hubble.
🗞 Week 04, 2026
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⏱ 134 days ago.

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