Under what conditions can an Expense Reduction Analysts franchisee engage Practice Model Consultants?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Training and Coaching Fee. The initial franchise fee includes initial franchise training for you or your Designated Principal; additional training is available at a separate cost as disclosed. You may employ or engage Practice Model Consultants (as defined below) in your Consulting Business, provided that such Practice Model Consultants attend and successfully complete our Foundational Training Program or the minimal self-paced 20+ hours of online training. With our prior written approval, you may also engage or employ Practice Model Consultants (each, a "Practice Model Consultant" or "PMC") who: (i) primarily focuses on additional client acquisition activities on behalf of your Consulting Business; (ii) may also be engaged with client relationship or project management; and/or (iii) perform certain category specific or analytical work for your authorized Approved Products and Services.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Expense Reduction Analysts Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can engage Practice Model Consultants (PMCs) under specific conditions. These PMCs must attend and successfully complete Expense Reduction Analysts' Foundational Training Program or a minimum of 20+ hours of self-paced online training.
With prior written approval from Expense Reduction Analysts, a franchisee may also engage or employ PMCs who primarily focus on additional client acquisition activities. These PMCs may also be involved with client relationship or project management, and/or perform certain category-specific or analytical work for authorized Approved Products and Services.
It is important to note that additional or replacement PMCs are subject to a subsidized fee of $1,500 to receive the initial minimal required training of 20+ hours of self-paced online training. There is also a fee of $700 per day for all other training or coaching. Franchisees should factor these costs into their business planning when considering hiring PMCs.