Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) charges a royalty fee of 15.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) franchise is approximately 18.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $106/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) currently operates 163 locations (2025 FDD) (161 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 11.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 6.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) is 22.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $219K (average: $309K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group)'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group)'s franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.