Las Vegas; United States – 13 February 2025 – ERA Group is proud to announce its remarkable success at the Global Franchise Awards 2025; where the company won three prestigious awards.
ERA Group; which has been operating successfully in Finland since 2008; was named the world's best business and professional services franchising brand for the fifth time in eight years. In addition; the company won the Regional Champion – Americas award and was also recognized with the Global Franchise Grand Champion 2025 title – the highest possible recognition in the franchising industry; awarded for excellence; innovation and impact.
The awards were presented by a prestigious panel of judges consisting of leading experts in the franchising industry. The awards are given to brands that demonstrate exceptional performance and commitment to the development of the international franchising sector.
"Winning these awards is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our franchisees and support teams worldwide;" said Mark Taylor; Global CEO of ERA Group. "Receiving the Global Franchise Grand Champion award is an incredible honour. The standard of the finalists was extremely high; and being named the world's best franchising organization is a huge recognition of ERA Group's success in over 60 countries."
A pioneer in business and professional services franchising
The ERA Group's "Best Business & Professional Services Franchise 2025" award is particularly significant as the company has been a pioneer in its field for over 30 years. In 1992; ERA Group was one of the first companies to create a business and professional services franchising model; which has grown and developed successfully to this day.
ERA Group has helped thousands of businesses around the world improve their financial flexibility; gain a competitive advantage and ensure long-term profitability and success.
Fred Marfleet; Chairman of the Board of Directors; commented on the award: "From the outset; ERA's basic idea was that businesses of all sizes could benefit from expert financial insights; cost management strategies and negotiation skills. This award reinforces the strength of our business model and the tremendous impact our franchisees are making around the world. It is a great honour to be recognized as the best in our industry."
A global player that is also the local market leader in Finland
The Global Franchise Awards are known for their rigorous evaluation process; which assesses; among other things; a company's international goals; support services for franchisees; innovative marketing and commitment to international franchising. The 2025 awards jury included Cristina Matos; CEO of the Portuguese Franchise Association; and Pip Wilkins; CEO of the British Franchise Association.
ERA Group's wins in several categories reinforce its position as a leader in the franchising industry; committed to providing exceptional added value and support to its franchise network.
In Finland; ERA Group has established itself in the market as a leading expert organization in cost management. Since 2008; ERA has had hundreds of clients in the private and public sectors in Finland; for whom it has identified cost savings in thousands of projects in categories such as transport; telecommunications services; office space costs and production supplies.
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