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Expense Reduction Analysts vs i4 Search Group

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Expense Reduction Analysts and i4 Search Group are business services franchises. Expense Reduction Analysts requires an investment of $76K – $106K while i4 Search Group requires $65K – $111K. FranchiseVerdict rates Expense Reduction Analysts A (Strongest tier) and i4 Search Group A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$76K – $106K
$65K – $111K
Franchise Fee
$70K
$50K
Royalty Rate
Greater of 15% of annual Net Cumulative Receipts for the immediately preceding calendar month OR the Minimum Royalty Fee ($1,051.65/month for first 36 months, then $1,314.56/month thereafter)
14.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
196
39
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2002
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025