Case study — Grenke Italia

Cut your office

costs by

94%.

Grenke Italia has grown from 15 fixed offices to a network of 240+ flexible spaces throughout Italy, without losing a single job: from €1,800,000 to €100,000 per year.

250+

active NOD spaces

94%

total savings

15 → 0

secondary fixed offices

€1.8M → €100K

annual cost of offices

Book your demo

20 minutes · zero commitment · no credit card required

Case study — Grenke Italia

Cut your office

costs by

94%.

Grenke Italia has grown from 15 fixed offices to a network of 240+ flexible spaces throughout Italy, without losing a single job: from €1,800,000 to €100,000 per year.

250+

active NOD spaces

94%

total savings

15 → 0

secondary fixed offices

€1.8M → €100K

annual cost of offices

Book your demo

20 minutes · zero commitment · no credit card required

Case study — Grenke Italia

Cut your office

costs by

94%.

Grenke Italia has grown from 15 fixed offices to a network of 240+ flexible spaces throughout Italy, without losing a single job: from €1,800,000 to €100,000 per year.

250+

active NOD spaces

94%

total savings

15 → 0

secondary fixed offices

€1.8M → €100K

annual cost of offices

Book your demo

20 minutes · zero commitment · no credit card required

Case study — Grenke Italia

Cut your office

costs by

94%.

Grenke Italia has grown from 15 fixed offices to a network of 240+ flexible spaces throughout Italy, without losing a single job: from €1,800,000 to €100,000 per year.

250+

active NOD spaces

94%

total savings

15 → 0

secondary fixed offices

€1.8M → €100K

annual cost of offices

Book your demo

20 minutes · zero commitment · no credit card required

The rollout
The rollout

Not a leap into the unknown. A test, phase by phase.

Not a leap into the unknown. A test, phase by phase.

Each Grenke location switches from red to blue when it enters the NOD network.

Each Grenke location switches from red to blue when it enters the NOD network.

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Milano
Torino
Venezia
Genova
Bologna
Firenze
Ancona
Roma
Pescara
Napoli
Bari
Taranto
Cosenza
Cagliari
Palermo
PHASE 1 — MONTH 1
1pilot headquarters, Bari

15 employees moved to a single NOD coworking space to validate the model on a small scale.

-31% on office costs
Grenke Headquarters
NOD network
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Milano
Torino
Venezia
Genova
Bologna
Firenze
Ancona
Roma
Pescara
Napoli
Bari
Taranto
Cosenza
Cagliari
Palermo
PHASE 1 — MONTH 1
1pilot headquarters, Bari

15 employees moved to a single NOD coworking space to validate the model on a small scale.

-31% on office costs
Grenke Headquarters
COMPANIES THAT RELY ON NOTONLYDESK
COMPANIES THAT RELY ON NOTONLYDESK
The problem
The problem

You pay fixed rents for offices that (almost) nobody uses.

You pay fixed rents for offices that (almost) nobody uses.

After 2020, hybrid working changed everything—except leases. Companies with distributed offices continue to pay fixed rent for offices occupied, on average, just over a third of the time.

After 2020, hybrid working changed everything—except leases. Companies with distributed offices continue to pay fixed rent for offices occupied, on average, just over a third of the time.

The question no facility manager wants to ask out loud:
The question no facility manager wants to ask out loud:
"Are we really using these offices?"
"Are we really using these offices?"

35%

average occupancy of secondary offices, post-2020

€280

average monthly cost per unused workstation

60%

of the companies have not yet reviewed the contracts

35%

average occupancy of secondary offices, post-2020

€280

average monthly cost per unused workstation

60%

of the companies have not yet reviewed the contracts

The company profile
The company profile

Who is Grenke Italia?

Who is Grenke Italia?

Operational and financial leasing company present in over 30 countries. Prior to 2023, the Italian division was organized around 15 operating offices throughout the country.

Operational and financial leasing company present in over 30 countries. Prior to 2023, the Italian division was organized around 15 operating offices throughout the country.

FIELD
Financial Services / Operational Leasing
FIELD
Financial Services / Operational Leasing
EMPLOYESS
120 in Italy
EMPLOYESS
120 in Italy
PRE-NOD LOCATIONS
15 (1 main + 14 secondary)
PRE-NOD LOCATIONS
15 (1 main + 14 secondary)
DISTRIBUTION
Milano, Roma, Torino, Bologna, Firenze + 9 cities
DISTRIBUTION
Milano, Roma, Torino, Bologna, Firenze + 9 cities
WORKING MODEL
Hybrid — 2/3 days a week in the office
WORKING MODEL
Hybrid — 2/3 days a week in the office
AVERAGE OCCUPANCY
32% on secondary offices
AVERAGE OCCUPANCY
32% on secondary offices
Grenke paid
Grenke paid
€1,800,000/year
€1,800,000/year
for offices used at 32%.
for offices used at 32%.
The diagnosis
The diagnosis

Where did the €1,800,000 a year go?

Where did the €1,800,000 a year go?

Before making its decision, Grenke conducted a detailed internal cost analysis of the 15 locations.

Before making its decision, Grenke conducted a detailed internal cost analysis of the 15 locations.

COST ITEM
ANNUAL COST
% ON TOTAL

Secondary office rentals (14)

€1.120.000

62%

Utilities (energy, internet)

€280.000

16%

Routine maintenance

€180.000

10%

Setup and furnishings

€110.000

6%

Administrative management

€110.000

6%

Total
€1.800.000
100%
COST ITEM
ANNUAL COST
% ON TOTAL

Secondary office rentals (14)

€1.120.000

62%

Utilities (energy, internet)

€280.000

16%

Routine maintenance

€180.000

10%

Setup and furnishings

€110.000

6%

Administrative management

€110.000

6%

Total
€1.800.000
100%

62% of the costs were in fixed rents for venues used less than 2 days a week.

62% of the costs were in fixed rents for venues used less than 2 days a week.

The NotOnlyDesk Solution
The NotOnlyDesk Solution

How we solved the problem, in 3 steps.

How we solved the problem, in 3 steps.

01
01

Analysis

Analysis

Free audit of your office network: we map actual occupancy, contract deadlines, and hidden costs for each office.

02
02

Custom plan

Custom plan

Together, we build the exit strategy for underutilized locations, without interrupting the teams' operations.

03
03

Activation

Activation

A single NOD contract instead of N separate rental contracts: immediate access to 240+ spaces throughout Italy.

The results
The results

The numbers after 12 months.

The numbers after 12 months.

94%

savings on real estate costs

94%

savings on real estate costs

94%

savings on real estate costs

€100K

current annual cost (from €1.8M)

€100K

current annual cost (from €1.8M)

€100K

current annual cost (from €1.8M)

1/18

of the original cost

1/18

of the original cost

1/18

of the original cost

240+

active NOD spaces

240+

active NOD spaces

240+

active NOD spaces

BEFORE — 2022
BEFORE — 2022

— 14 active branch offices

— 14 active branch offices

— Average occupancy: 32%

— Average occupancy: 32%

— €1,800,000/year of fixed costs

— €1,800,000/year of fixed costs

— 14 separate leases

— 14 separate leases

AFTER — WITH NOD, 2024
AFTER — WITH NOD, 2024
+ 0 fixed branch offices
+ 0 fixed branch offices
+ 240+ accessible spaces in Italy
+ 240+ accessible spaces in Italy
+ €100,000/year (pay-per-use)
+ €100,000/year (pay-per-use)
+ 1 unified NOD contract
+ 1 unified NOD contract

"The savings weren't just financial. We've streamlined operations, and our teams now work in better spaces, closer to where they live."

"The savings weren't just financial. We've streamlined operations, and our teams now work in better spaces, closer to where they live."
Facility Manager
Facility Manager

Grenke Italia

Grenke Italia?

TEAM SATISFACTION
TEAM SATISFACTION

9.4/10

9.4/10

9.4/10

Internal user survey — after 12 months

Internal user survey — after 12 months

What do you get?
What do you get?

Zero bureaucracy, just space when you need it.

Zero bureaucracy, just space when you need it.

Zero bureaucracy, just space when you need it.

You no longer manage contracts, suppliers, or documentation: NOD takes care of everything — that's why clients ask us to take on additional locations as well.

You no longer manage contracts, suppliers, or documentation: NOD takes care of everything — that's why clients ask us to take on additional locations as well.

One contract for all locations

One contract for all locations

No documentation to manage independently

No documentation to manage independently

A single contact for every operational request

A single contact for every operational request

WHAT YOU NO LONGER DO
WHAT YOU NO LONGER DO
Manage multiple rental agreements
Manage multiple rental agreements
Coordinate suppliers and maintenance
Coordinate suppliers and maintenance
Chasing invoices and scattered documentation
Chasing invoices and scattered documentation
Renegotiate contracts on a branch-by-branch basis
Renegotiate contracts on a branch-by-branch basis
Calculate your savings
Calculate your savings

How much you could save on your locations.

How much you could save on your locations.

A quick estimate based on your company data — no data is saved.

A quick estimate based on your company data — no data is saved.

Describe your company's location

Agile working, smart working
Average calculation assumptions:

Average ISTAT data — includes rent, utilities, cleaning, operating expenses.

Traditional office
7500 € /mese
300 m² × 25 €/m²
NotOnlyDesk Solution
5250 € /mese
with 12 giorni di remote working

Descrivi la sede della tua azienda

Agile working, smart working
Ipotesi medie di calcolo:

Dato medio ISTAT — include affitto, utenze, pulizie, spese operative.

* Nessun dato viene salvato senza il tuo consenso.

Ufficio tradizionale
7500 € /mese
300 m² × 25 €/m²
Soluzione NotOnlyDesk
5250 € /mese
con 12 giorni di remote working
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Frequently Asked Questions

Before booking.

Is the demo really free and without obligation?

Yes. No credit card, no contract. It's a 20-minute introductory call to see if NOD is right for your business.

How long does it take to activate NOD after the demo?
Does it work with just a few locations or employees?
What happens to existing rental agreements?
Are our location, occupancy, and cost data kept confidential?

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The office that moves with you. A network of 250+ coworking spaces in Italy, on a pay-per-use basis.

The case study

Resources

Contacts

info@notonlydesk.com

Privacy Policy

+39 340 3299719

© 2026 Not Only Desk srl · VAT number 12345678901 · info@notonlydesk.com

The office that moves with you. A network of 250+ coworking spaces in Italy, on a pay-per-use basis.

Book your demo

The case study

Resources

Contacts

info@notonlydesk.com

Privacy Policy

+39 340 3299719

© 2026 Not Only Desk srl · VAT number 12345678901 · info@notonlydesk.com