What foundational training program obligations does Expense Reduction Analysts have to franchisees?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Under this Agreement, the Franchisor's obligations are that it must:
- (1) provide by itself or procure a third party to provide the Foundational Training Program to You, as the Franchisor deems appropriate in its discretion and considering any prior experience You might have, in accordance with Section 12.1;
The Initial Training Program consists of two (2) components: (i) Component 1: Preparation and Pre-Learning and (ii) Component 2: Foundational Training. You must complete the Preparation and Pre-Learning component before you commence Foundational Training. You must complete all of your Initial Training prior to the date you open and commence operations of the Business. Component 1 will be delivered to you via Franchisor's e-learning platform using the learning management software Franchisor designates. Component 2 will be held at Franchisor's Training Center (ERA Academy) in Kent, England and/or other locations we specify, which may include on-line training sessions.
You and Your Practice Model Consultant(s), if applicable, must attend and complete the Foundational Training Program to the satisfaction of the Franchisor prior to commencing the Business, which will be conducted at the place or online at the time specified by the Franchisor.
You must pay the Franchisor's then-current fee for each Practice Model Consulting Employee that attends the Foundational Training Program.
You must pay Your and Your Practice Model Consultants' Costs for attending the Foundational Training Program, including travel and accommodation.
You must pay for any expenses associated with your Practice Model Consultant or Back Office Personnel's costs in developing your business. Some of these costs include but are not limited to stationary, marketing materials, programs or services, business cards, ERA email account, etc.
You and Your Practice Model Consultants must also undergo and complete the Franchisor's coaching and mentoring program, if offered by Franchisor, as specified in the ERA Manuals.
- (1) The Franchisor will give You access to the ERA Management Information System on completion of the Foundational Training Program. You must use the then-current ERA Management Information System designated by the Franchisor throughout the Term of this Agreement and no other similar system.
- (2) You acknowledge and agree that in order to protect and maintain the uniformity and consistency on which the ERA Network depends, You must actively and diligently seek and contribute data and information to the ERA Management Information System including, but
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–215)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Expense Reduction Analysts Franchise Disclosure Document, Expense Reduction Analysts must provide the Foundational Training Program to franchisees, as they deem appropriate, considering any prior experience the franchisee might have. This training is in accordance with Section 12.1 of the agreement.
The Initial Training Program consists of two components: Preparation and Pre-Learning (Component 1) and Foundational Training (Component 2). Franchisees must complete Component 1 before starting Foundational Training and must complete all initial training before commencing business operations. Component 1 is delivered via Expense Reduction Analysts' e-learning platform, while Component 2 is held at Expense Reduction Analysts' Training Center (ERA Academy) in Kent, England, or other specified locations, including online sessions.
Franchisees and their Practice Model Consultants, if applicable, must attend and complete the Foundational Training Program to the satisfaction of Expense Reduction Analysts before starting the business. Franchisees are responsible for paying the then-current fee for each Practice Model Consulting Employee attending the program, as well as covering their own and their consultants' costs for travel and accommodation. Additionally, franchisees must cover expenses associated with their Practice Model Consultant or Back Office Personnel's business development costs, such as stationery, marketing materials, business cards, and ERA email accounts. Franchisees and their Practice Model Consultants must also complete Expense Reduction Analysts' coaching and mentoring program, if offered, as specified in the ERA Manuals.
Upon completion of the Foundational Training Program, Expense Reduction Analysts will grant the franchisee access to the ERA Management Information System. The franchisee is obligated to use this system throughout the term of the agreement and must actively contribute data and information to it, including details on clients, projects, tender information, case studies, statistics, testimonials, suppliers, and expense category and industry reference material. This system is intended to maintain uniformity and consistency across the Expense Reduction Analysts network.