How much does a ERA franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,950–$898,250, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a ERA franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. ERA scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a ERA franchise

Generator Sales & Service Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$504,950–$898,250

Total fees

4% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

11 ceased, 11 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Disclosed affiliate 2025 gross revenues ($1.8M–$99.6M) and 45 franchisee locations ($945K–$29.8M). Shows COGS only; omits operating expenses, labor, rent—critical for net income calculations.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

11 terminations, 4 transfers in 2025; Louisiana lost all 4 locations; Michigan/Mississippi/Tennessee ceased operations.

Legal history (Item 3)

5 matters disclosed.

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ERA franchise — frequently asked

How much does a ERA franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,950–$898,250, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do ERA franchise owners make?: Disclosed affiliate 2025 gross revenues ($1.8M–$99.6M) and 45 franchisee locations ($945K–$29.8M). Shows COGS only; omits operating expenses, labor, rent—critical for net income calculations. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the ERA franchise failure rate?: 11 terminations, 4 transfers in 2025; Louisiana lost all 4 locations; Michigan/Mississippi/Tennessee ceased operations.
Is a ERA franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. ERA scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35954-202604-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with ERA or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.