ERA Franchise Systems LLC

Founded: 1971 Franchising since: 1972
Since its founding in 1971, ERA has helped homebuyers, sellers and renters with all their real estate needs. In addition to listing homes and providing other brokerage services, the company provides such special services as utility transfer, connection and disconnection.

1 Campus Dr. Parsippany, New jersey 07054

Phone: (800)869-1260

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	863	0	1797	15
2008	--	--	--	--
2007	1,189	0	1,741	29
2006	1,234	0	1,704	0
2005	1,102	0	1,625	30

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North dakota, Oregon, Rhode island, South dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Worldwide

Total investment: $42.7K-205.9K Franchise fee: to $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	Yes	No
Equipment	Yes	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $75K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: 1 week

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#43 (2008); #33 (2006); #41 (2005);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#22 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#30 (2008); #18 (2006); #19 (2005);