How many ERA franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ERA has 434 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1972.

Is ERA a good franchise to buy?

ERA shows several positive indicators: established brand with 434+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

ERA

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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.

434

Locations

$34K–$267K

Investment

Since 1972

Franchising

Real Estate BrokerageMadison, NJAnywhere Real Estate Inc.www.era.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$34,470 – $266,900

Low: $34,470High: $266,900

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Royalty fees + BMF contributions (rates not specified in Item 6); no fixed monthly fees specified

How ERA Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ERA Current	$34K – $267K	$25K	N/A	434
Century 21 Real Estate	$35K – $279K	$25K	6.0%	1,734
Century 21 Real Estate LLC	$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 – $297K	$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.

Franchisee Contacts

426 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Primarily termination disputes, breach of contract, fee collection, and trademark infringement matters with former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ERA franchise ranges from $34,470 to $266,900. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.

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