Can Expense Reduction Analysts fees paid for SpendVue be reimbursable?

According to Expense Reduction Analysts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, SpendVue fees may be reimbursable from your Marketing Fund Contributions. SpendVue is Expense Reduction Analysts' proprietary software required for use in all projects to assist in presenting the benefit of the franchisee's expense reduction offering to its clients. The charge for SpendVue is currently 1.5% of the Net Cumulative Receipts, which is paid to Expense Reduction Analysts whenever the client pays the project fees. If the prospective client does not engage the franchisee's services, no fees will be charged to the franchisee for using SpendVue in the client engagement process.

Expense Reduction Analysts may develop or substitute other cost intelligence assessment tools and/or proprietary products for use in the Consulting Business, including private-label products that bear their Marks. If Expense Reduction Analysts updates or replaces SpendVue, franchisees will be required to use and pay fees for any such alternate product(s).

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the terms and conditions under which SpendVue fees can be reimbursed, as well as the potential for changes to the software and associated fees. Franchisees should also inquire about the Marketing Fund Contributions and the process for seeking reimbursement of SpendVue fees.