ERA Group franchise
An ERA Group franchisee advises businesses on reducing costs and managing suppliers. At the end of 2025 there were 196 ERA Group locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $76K–$106K
- Franchise fee
- $69,900
- Royalty
- 15% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 196+60 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a ERA Group franchise costs
Opening one regional franchise costs an estimated $76,000 to $105,900. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC, 2026 filing, page 19
ERA Group franchise fee
The franchise fee is $69,900. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 15% of net cumulative receipts, subject to monthly minimums of $1,051.65 for the first 36 months and $1,314.56 thereafter. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures ERA Group publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: 2025 receipts for 137 active regional franchisees. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC, 2026 filing, page 47
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 (+8) | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | 161 (+17) | 2 | 13 |
| 2025 | 196 (+35) | 0 | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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ERA Group passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; more of its franchised locations closed or left than is typical.
Source: EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS, INC, 2026 filing, page 53
