ERA
ERA Franchise Systems LLC offers franchises for real estate brokerage offices that provide residential real estate brokerage services, commercial real estate services, and limited property management services from specified locations under the ERA® brand and marketing system. Franchisees, primarily owners of existing real estate brokerages or qualifying new ones, access brand resources, productivity tools, education, referrals, and marketing support funded by the brand marketing fund. The business model relies on initial franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and shared services from affiliates, targeting real estate brokers in the United States seeking established brand affiliation.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1.5% BMF (0.5% over $4M annual Gross Revenue) + $83-$667/mo potential software maintenance and Leads Engine fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How ERA Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ERA Current | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
| Century 21 Real Estate LLC | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| Century 21 Real Estate | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $46K – $325K | $25K | 6.0% | 666 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
| REALTY ONE GROUP | $47K – $228K | $25K | 0.0% | 410 |
Real Estate Brokerage Average 20 franchises | $48K – $296K | $26K | 5.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Real Estate Brokerage franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+31 more states
Franchisee Contacts
496 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily collection of unpaid fees, trademark infringement post-termination, breach of contract, and related counterclaims by former franchisees for breach of contract, good faith, and fraud.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ERA franchise ranges from $33,370 to $259,800. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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