Are there non-competition covenants for Expense Reduction Analysts franchisees during the term of the franchise?

According to Expense Reduction Analysts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are non-competition covenants in place during the term of the franchise agreement. Specifically, neither the franchisee, their principals, guarantors, owners, or Practice Model Consultants, nor any immediate family member, can own, operate, or be involved with a Competing Business as defined in the Franchise Agreement.

Additionally, these parties are prohibited from employing or seeking to employ any employees of Expense Reduction Analysts, its affiliates, or any other System franchisee. They are also barred from inducing such persons to leave their employment. Furthermore, they cannot divert or attempt to divert any prospective customer to a Competing Business.

These restrictions are designed to protect Expense Reduction Analysts's business model, customer relationships, and employee base from direct competition during the time a franchisee is actively operating under the Expense Reduction Analysts brand. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Section 11.13 of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand the scope and limitations of these non-competition covenants.