Office Location Template

Office location decisions lock in costs and constraints for 3-10 years. Lease commitments, relocation costs, and talent market implications make this one of the most consequential operational decisions a growing company faces.

This template applies four complementary frameworks. Weighted decision matrix evaluates locations across criteria like talent availability, cost of living, infrastructure quality, and client proximity. Cost-Benefit Analysis models total occupancy cost including rent, utilities, commute subsidy, and relocation. PESTLE Analysis scans political stability, economic conditions, and regulatory environment. And SWOT Analysis assesses how each location aligns with your strategic priorities.

The result is a scored location recommendation with full cost modeling — suitable for board approval and lease negotiations.

Best For

  • Operations leaders evaluating office expansion or relocation
  • Founders choosing a first office or HQ location
  • HR teams assessing talent market implications of location changes
  • CFOs modeling total occupancy cost across location options

How to Use This Template

  1. 1

    List 2-4 location options, including 'stay put' or 'fully remote' as a baseline.

  2. 2

    Describe priorities: talent access, client proximity, cost, growth plans, culture.

  3. 3

    SolveRight scores each location across 4 frameworks with cost modeling.

  4. 4

    Review PESTLE analysis for macro risks (tax changes, infrastructure, regulations).

  5. 5

    Export the location analysis for leadership and board review.

Frameworks in This Template

These frameworks are pre-selected for this template. All 155 frameworks are available in every analysis.

Weighted Decision Matrix

Scores options against weighted criteria for systematic comparison

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Compares total costs against quantified benefits for each option

PESTEL Analysis

Evaluates macro-environmental factors (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) affecting a business

SWOT Analysis

Evaluates strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats per option

Sample Options

Example options you might compare with this template:

Downtown Metro (current)Suburban campusCo-working hubFully remote

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Office Location Template — Frequently Asked Questions

Can I compare remote vs office vs hybrid?+
Yes. Include 'fully remote,' 'hybrid (3 days in office),' and specific physical locations as separate options. SolveRight scores each model across all criteria including talent access, culture, and cost.
How does PESTLE apply to office location decisions?+
PESTLE evaluates political stability, economic conditions (tax incentives, cost of living), social factors (talent market), technology infrastructure, legal environment (employment law), and environmental factors (climate, commute impact).
Does this handle multi-office decisions?+
Evaluate each potential office location as a separate decision, or compare portfolio strategies: 'One HQ in NYC' vs 'Two offices (NYC + Austin)' vs 'Three hubs distributed globally.'

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