Expense Reduction Analysts

$ERAXF500 #501
CategoryFinancial Services
SubcategoryBusiness Financial Services
Locations196
Franchisee Count116
Franchise Fee$69,900
Item 7 Low$69,900
Item 7 Midpoint$74,900
Item 7 High$79,900
Royalty Feesthe greater of: (i) 15% of annual Net Cumulative Receipts for the immediately preceding calendar month; or (ii) the applicable minimum royalty fee
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open0
ParentUK Pluto Topco Limited
PE / InvestorHORIZON CAPITAL LLP
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began Franchising2002
HQAddison, TX
Executives10
Main Phone(469) 310-2977
Email
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 29, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Expense Reduction Analysts, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of consulting businesses that provide cost optimization and supplier relationship management services by analyzing client purchases, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and providing authorized services and products, with franchisees earning a percentage of documented savings identified for clients.

Franchisees must use the ERA Management Information System account known as 'Athena' and the proprietary software 'SpendVue' for all projects, along with maintaining required computer hardware and software.

Expense Reduction Analysts, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of consulting businesses that provide cost optimization and supplier relationship management services by analyzing client purchases, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and providing authorized services and products, with franchisees earning a percentage of documented savings identified for clients.

Read Expense Reduction Analysts’s complete March 26, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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