ERA is the world’s number one franchise in overhead cost optimization and supply management; for over 27 years our franchisees have enabled businesses to improve profit and gain greater financial scope by reducing business expenditure.
ERA Group Franchise Overview
Welcome to the ERA Group, the world’s leading franchise opportunity in business strategy, supply chain, and cost management and winner of Global Franchise Awards’ ‘Best White-Collar Franchise 2024’.
With over three decades of experience, ERA Group has established itself as the premier destination for professionals seeking to start their own consultancy business. Our franchise opportunity offers a unique blend of autonomy, support, and potential for growth, making it an ideal choice for aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
As an ERA franchise partner, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage our proven business model, which empowers you to deliver unparalleled value to clients while maximizing your earning potential.
With access to a network of specialists, award-winning business support, and recurring income streams, you’ll be equipped with the tools and resources needed to thrive.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge or an aspiring entrepreneur ready to take the leap, ERA provides the platform and support to turn your aspirations into reality.
Why Franchise With ERA Group?
- A Proven methodology and systems for cost reduction
- Over 25 years of experience in business consulting
- Awarded “Best White-Collar Franchise” at the Global Franchise Awards 2018, 2019 & 2020
- Recognizable brand & international marketing presence
- Expertise in more than 40 different areas of overhead expenditure
- Collaborate with like-minded professionals
- “No Savings – No Fee” business proposal
- A global network of more than 700 business consultants
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Our franchisees can expect ongoing and extensive support from day one, provided by an international team of over 60 full time staff members based in our European, American and Australian support centers, and speaking over 18 different languages. In addition, almost 50 Area Directors provide local support to franchisees and help to develop the business in their respective territories.
Marketing: ERA’s international marketing team has developed global strategies and initiatives designed to help franchisees grow their businesses with improved levels of profitability. We want to ensure a solid and well-matched strategy is implemented, giving us the credibility of a global leader in cost and supply management while also providing the franchisees with with a reactive, ‘agency’ style support where they can call on us for urgent help, training or simply advice.
Information Technology: Our Global IT Support Centre assists our network of franchisees by providing round-the-clock support in areas crucial to the everyday running of their businesses.
ERA’s 18 Month Start Program: ERA’s unique 18 month Start-Up Program is designed to equip our franchisees with all the knowledge and confidence they need to successfully launch and run their own business. Upon the completion of the initial Basic Training, new franchisees are ready to begin their journey with ERA and will work closely with the ERA Academy, their local regional representatives, their ERA Coordinator and their Business Guides to achieve the quickest possible start in their businesses.
Our Ideal Candidate
Many of our franchisees have a background in sales and marketing and thrive on winning new business or developing existing client relationships. Others have built successful businesses leveraging their deep understanding of a particular industry segment and an ability to develop excellent working relationships by delivering on projects initiated by other franchisees.