ERA was designed for challenging times and as an established franchise system with over 30+ years operating experience, we know how to build a recession-resistant business that has the potential to generate you an income higher than you can ever achieve as an employee.
Unleash your business skills and reap the rewards you deserve!
If you are a confident and credible professional – a skilled relationship builder who is familiar with the corporate world and now wants to achieve more – With over 30 years of experience, ERA offers a proven route to building your own business consultancy.
Now more than ever, businesses are looking to get a serious handle on their costs and grow their bottom line. By becoming an ERA cost consultancy business owner, you can tap into this ever-growing market potential with your own cost optimisation consultancy – and reap the financial rewards alongside your clients.
Take the initiative and enjoy the life-affirming results of owning an ERA consultancy
Hunger, proactivity, ambition and energy – combining these core pillars with your corporate experience is the rock-solid foundation from which you can build a truly successful business standing alongside ERA.
You must also be comfortable and confident when dealing with people – success is dependent on forging strong relationships with your clients’ C-suite. And the stronger these relationships are, the more areas of each business you will be invited to optimise, thus leading to more hidden profit to uncover and share.
Ultimately, what you put into it is what you get out of it – if you’re driven to succeed, our tried and trusted model and world-class support network can help deliver the results you want.
Sounds like something you want to be part of? Then we’re ready to hear from you.
The key skills you need to succeed
- Overwhelming desire to succeed in business Confident and credible professional
- Fantastic people skills
- Ability to develop and build client relationships
- Experience and familiarity with the corporate world
- Driven to build a better future for yourself
What being an ERA business owner entails
Optimising businesses and uncovering profits is hugely rewarding in so many ways. As a consultant and trusted advisor, you will build deep, mutually respectful relationships with each of your client’s C-suite. By leveraging the ERA network's expertise, you can build project teams to uncover profits across 40+ areas of each client’s business.
With ERA consultants operating in 50+ countries, your project teams can serve large multinationals across the world. With ERA, you will have your own business optimisation consultancy as part of a truly global network.
Also, being part of a franchise network of like-minded business owners means you have the support and encouragement of others on the same business journey, switched-on business leaders keen for you to succeed.
Every ERA franchisee benefits from
- A 10-year renewable franchise licence
- A world-class training programme
- Up to six months of one-to-one coaching
- In-field dedicated support and mentoring
- An attractive “No Savings, No Fee” business proposition to clients
- Ongoing marketing and sales support
- A proven methodology and systems for cost reduction
- Access to bespoke IT systems with 24-hour support
- Collaboration with a global network of over 1000+ ERA consultants
- Lead generation support from day one
- Low operating costs and high-income potential
- The ability to operate your business from home or an office
- Being part of the enormously welcoming ERA family and culture
Alongside your personal experience, this powerful combination of training, support and collaboration equips you with all the tools you need to build your own successful ERA consultancy – and begin helping clients survive and rebuild in these financially challenging times.
Take Control of your life
ERA franchisees always extol the virtues of how running their own business puts them back in the driving seat compared to enduring a traditional 9-5 corporate role. You will have full control over the direction of your future, enjoy a better work-life balance, and feel the tangible results of genuinely getting out what you put into the business with exceptional earning potential.
Discover more about ERA and grow your own multi-consultant cost optimisation business!
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ERA Group Secures Triple Victory at Global Franchise Awards 2025
Las Vegas, USA – February 13, 2025 – ERA Group is proud to announce its outstanding success at the Global Franchise Awards 2025, securing three prestigious accolades.
In addition to being recognized as the world’s #1 Business & Professional Services Franchise for the 5th time in 8 years, and securing Regional Champion – Americas, ERA Group has also been named the Global Franchise Grand Champion 2025—the ultimate recognition of excellence, innovation, and impact in the franchising industry.
Judged by a panel of esteemed industry experts, the awards celebrate brands that demonstrate exceptional performance and commitment to advancing the global franchise sector.
"Winning these awards is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our franchisees and support teams worldwide," said Mark Taylor (Global CEO, ERA Group). "Being named the Global Franchise Grand Champion is an incredible honor. The quality of finalists was truly world class and to be acknowledged as the number one franchise organisation globally is an outstanding recognition that reflects the success of ERA Group in more than 60 countries.”
A Pioneer in Business & Professional Services Franchising
Winning Best Business & Professional Services Franchise 2025 holds special significance for ERA Group. Over 30 years ago, in 1992, ERA was among the very first to establish the business and professional services franchising niche, shaping an industry that continues to thrive today. By providing businesses with international insight and local knowledge and expertise, ERA Group has helped thousands of companies worldwide improve their financial flexibility, gain a competitive advantage and ensure long-term profitability and success.
Reflecting on this milestone, Fred Marfleet, Executive Chairman of ERA Group, said: "From the beginning, ERA was built on the belief that businesses of all sizes could benefit from expert financial insights, cost management strategies, and supplier negotiations. This award reaffirms the strength of our model and the incredible impact our franchisees make worldwide. We are honored to be recognized as the best in our category."
Strengthening their Legacy in the Americas
The Regional Champion – Americas 2025 award highlights ERA Group’s continued growth and success in the Americas. Over the years, the franchise has built an established presence in the North American market, providing businesses with innovative cost management solutions while helping them navigate economic challenges. ERA’s North American franchisees are highly skilled professionals who consistently deliver exceptional value to clients, leveraging the brand’s extensive resources and global network. This is also true of ERA Group’s Latin American network which is developing strongly to emulate this success, both in terms of growing its network and delivering value to an ever-growing portfolio of clients.
The Global Franchise Awards are renowned for their rigorous judging process, with criteria including global intentions, franchisee support, innovative marketing, and contributions to international franchising. This year's panel featured industry leaders such as Cristina Matos, CEO of the Portuguese Franchise Association, and Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association.
ERA Group's recognition across multiple categories underscores its position as a leader in the franchising sector, committed to delivering exceptional value and support to its franchise network.
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