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ERA Franchise Systems
1 Campus Dr.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
      Top100

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Business Description

A network of more than 3,000 offices and over 38,700 brokers and sales associates in the U. S. and 35 countries and territories. As the innovator of the popular Sellers Security Plan and the ERA Answers Book, ERA has been developing quality products and services to members and consumers alike since 1971.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1971

Franchising Since:  1971

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

2,972

99%
Company-Owned Units:291%
 
Total Operating Units:
3,001
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:1,27642.5%In 50 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:1,72557.5%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
3,001
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California172
2. Florida162
3. New York93

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $25K
Cash Investment:$
Total Investment:$42.7-205.9K
Average Total Investment:$124K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$12.5-20K
Average Franchise Fee:$16K
On-Going Royalty:NR
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 0
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Parsippany, NJ1 Week
2. On-Site2-3 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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