Posted:03-March-2017
Recognition of excellence for ERA
They were crowned Bronze winners in 2016 and now, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) have once again been shortlisted for the British Franchise Association’s Franchisor of the Year award for 2017. This is an unprecedented 4th consecutive shortlisting and marks the start of what promises to be another distinguished year for ERA.
With a staggering 14 industry award shortlisting's in less than six years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that ERA could rest on its laurels. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth and the brand continues to push the boundaries with innovative solutions, improved tools and advanced support for both its Franchise Partners and its customers.
Unlike most franchisors, ERA is committed to growing its own business not by recruiting large numbers of Franchise Partners each year but instead by growing and developing the business of each and every Franchise Partner. The key belief being that Franchise Partner success equals franchisor success and that the network is indeed, stronger together.
The company awards franchises to a select number of high-calibre individuals each year and efforts are then concentrated on ensuring these Franchise Partners launch with maximum impact before they join the continuous development programme for the entire network. As their impressive string of awards show, it’s a strategy that has served ERA well.
As further testament to this ethos, two of the company’s first ever Franchise Partners renewed their agreements for a third time in 2017, sealing their 30-year commitment to the business they know and love.
“A huge factor in my decision to renew again was that management continually aims to improve the business for all concerned and there’s a real feeling of camaraderie. I’m always impressed by the appetite to nurture growth from within and the focus on innovation. New tools are forever being created to help us work more efficiently and the things that head office produce now like marketing and technical info that we release to the market are second-to-none. I’m proud to be a part of it,” explained Neil Cullen, Franchise Partner since 1996.
ERA are world leaders in Cost Management and Procurement Consultancy. Franchise Partners are trained to offer strategic advice and practical methods which optimise supplier relationships and generate cash. Boasting the highest consulting revenue of any UK procurement franchise, the ERA network has enjoyed impressive sales increases over the past five years.
The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards are the franchise industry’s highest accolade and highlight the UK’s most exceptional franchisors. Finalists are made up of brands that are driving business success through best practice, innovative strategies and strong relationships with their networks.
When asked about this latest achievement, UK Managing Director, Rob Allison, says he couldn’t be more proud: “Winning Bronze last year is something that we’re immensely proud of. To be finalists again this year is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of the fabulous people involved. From my team at head office, who strive every day to be better than the last, to our Franchise Partners whose commitment and support for the brand is unwavering. The communication, openness and interdependency within the network is really where our success lies and we continue to grow stronger as a result.”
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