When does Expense Reduction Analysts grant access to the ERA Management Information System?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
18. ERA MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
18.1 Using the ERA Management Information System
- (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
not limited to, data and information relating to clients, projects, tender information, client case studies, statistics, client testimonials, suppliers, expense category and industry reference material.
(3) You must comply with the standards, specifications and operating procedures for the ERA Management Information System specified by the Franchisor in the ERA Manuals or otherwise in writing.
18.2 Confidentiality of ERA Management Information System
- (1) You acknowledge that the ERA Management Information System contains confidential information of the Franchisor, other ERA Franchisees and Regional Franchisees of the Franchisor, suppliers and clients, and You will take all proper steps to ensure that such information remains confidential.
- (2) You must only allow access to the ERA Management Information System to those employees and subcontractors who may be reasonably required to have access for the purpose of You operating the Business under this Agreement. You must give to the Franchisor the name and address of every person who is given access to the ERA Management Information System and must obtain from each a written confidentiality undertaking in a form substantially similar to the sample form provided at Exhibit 4 hereto, but after you have had the sample form reviewed by your local employment counsel and amended as appropriate to be compliant with local law.
- (3) To protect the confidentiality of the ERA Management System You must not make or allow anyone else to make copies of the ERA Management Information System or any part thereof and You must ensure that the ERA Management Information System is secure from unauthorized access or use.
18.3 Variation and Modification of ERA Management Information System
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–215)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Expense Reduction Analysts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, access to the ERA Management Information System is granted upon completion of the Foundational Training Program. Franchisees are obligated to use the designated ERA Management Information System throughout the term of the agreement and are expected to actively contribute data and information to the system, including details related to clients, projects, tender information, case studies, statistics, testimonials, suppliers, expense categories, and industry reference materials.
Expense Reduction Analysts requires franchisees to adhere to the standards, specifications, and operating procedures outlined in the ERA Manuals or as otherwise communicated in writing. This ensures uniformity and consistency across the ERA Network. Franchisees must also maintain the confidentiality of the information within the ERA Management Information System, allowing access only to employees and subcontractors who require it for business operations. Each person granted access must sign a confidentiality agreement.
Expense Reduction Analysts retains the right to modify the ERA Management Information System to reflect changes in the ERA System, and franchisees must implement these changes within seven days of notification. Access to the ERA Management Information System can be suspended if a franchisee breaches the franchise agreement and fails to remedy the breach within the specified period. Franchisees are also required to acquire and maintain a computer system capable of effectively running the ERA Management Information System and other standard programs, with the ability to access the Internet and Expense Reduction Analysts' servers.