EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS
Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA Group) franchisees operate consulting businesses specializing in cost optimization and supplier management, helping private and public company clients identify and realize savings on purchased services and products. Franchisees prospect and acquire clients, analyze expenditures, provide savings options (potentially collaborating with other franchisees or approved third parties), and earn a percentage of the documented savings achieved. The target market includes 'Eligible Clients' such as companies with annual sales under $250 million, excluding larger 'ERA Threshold Accounts' and 'ERAC Accounts' reserved for the franchisor or affiliates.
Franchise Costs
15% royalty (or min. $1,052/mo first 36 months then $1,315/mo) + 3% marketing fund + $143-285/mo technology fee
How EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS Current | N/A | $70K | 15.0% | 196 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 189 franchises | $121K – $290K | $47K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+11 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS franchisees (2019 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
190 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS has 196 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.
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