JLL has announced that Flexday, a national provider of flexible office solutions, has introduced a new flex office offering at PNC Centre at One North Franklin in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. The concept centers on four fractional office suites within the building, giving occupiers an additional workspace option in a central business district location.
The four suites together comprise more than 25,000 square feet and are configured to serve teams ranging from approximately 10 to 70 people. Flexday’s model at PNC Centre allows users to secure space on flexible, on-demand, or recurring arrangements, providing access to a Class A address and environment without requiring a traditional lease commitment. This approach is aimed at occupiers seeking established office space with greater flexibility around term and utilization.
The launch of Flexday’s fractional office suites at PNC Centre has been enabled through a partnership with MetLife Investment Management, which is identified as the building’s ownership group. According to the announcement, the flexible office initiative is part of a broader capital investment program underway at the property. That program includes a newly renovated lobby designed to update the arrival experience, as well as upgraded tenant amenities intended to enhance the overall workplace environment within the building.
MetLife Investment Management’s investment in PNC Centre, alongside the introduction of Flexday’s offering, underscores an emphasis on modernizing office assets and layering in flexible workspace to expand the range of occupancy options. The upgrades and flex suites are positioned to appeal to companies that value high-quality space but want to avoid long-term lease obligations, while still locating in a prominent Loop office tower with Class A positioning.
JLL plays a central role in the leasing and representation at PNC Centre. JLL leasing brokers Brad Despot, Senior Managing Director, and Kim Doyle, Senior Vice President, together with Catherine Walsh, Vice President and General Manager at JLL, represent MetLife Investment Management at the property. Their work includes supporting the building’s leasing strategy and representing ownership as these new flexible office suites come to market through Flexday.
