No. 8 of the UK's Top 100
ERA Group delivers business strategy, supply management and cost optimisation solutions to companies all around the world. Clients include all types of businesses, hospitals, colleges and schools, charities and non-profit organisations, as well as some of the world’s most successful companies and brand leaders. ERA franchisees help their clients to optimise their overhead expenditure and create opportunities for further growth while also minimising their risk through the brand's “No Savings, No Fee” business model.
Who the franchise suits
ERA Group is aimed at experienced professionals who are commercially aware, credible at a senior level and motivated by results. It suits people who want to build their own consulting business within a proven international model. The typical ERA partner will have a strong track record in business, consulting or sales and the confidence to develop relationships at director or senior management level.
How much does it cost?
- Initial franchise fee: £44,900
- Minimum investment: £20,000
- Total investment: £60,000
- Royalty fee / Management fee: 15%
- Advertising fee: 3%
- Contract term: 10 years
- Financing is available through bank agreements
Training and support
ERA’s unique 18-month start-up programme teaches the franchise's proven techniques and methodologies and offers increased mentoring support throughout the early years. Upon the completion of the initial training, held in the company's European Support Center in Kent, new franchise partners are ready to begin their journey with ERA and will work closely with the ERA Academy, their local regional representative, their ERA Coordinator and their Business Guides to get the quickest possible start in their businesses.
ERA’s marketing team will provide creative marketing, design assistance and online campaigns. IT support is provided to all Franchise Partners including a variety of IT tools such as ERA's bespoke management system.
As part of the franchisee's business, ERA helps clients to improve processes and work more efficiently to reduce the need for outdated carbon positive technology.
Plans are in place to review and develop a green policy called "Save to Sustain" in order to become a carbon neutral business, utilise the expertise they have across the network to create focus groups and help clients find sustainable and efficient solutions.