FDS - Franchise Development Services Ltd
Whether you are an individual with capital to invest in a franchise licence, or a company seeking Franchise Consultants to assist in the development of national and international franchise networks, FDS can provide the best advice and guidance founded on 27 years of serving the franchise industry.
We have developed a complete range of franchise consultancy products and services for prospective and established franchisees and franchisors, as well as a range of franchise publications including the best selling The Franchise Magazine.
So whether you want to be your own boss by becoming a Franchisee, invest in a national venture by becoming a Master Franchisee, or expand your business by Franchising nationally or internationally, FDS can help you.
Learn about franchising
Analyse your business
Developing your franchise armed with our wealth of practical experience in franchising.
Developing your franchise
FDS offers a one-stop shop for franchise development, offering a full range of superior services.
Finding franchisees
Utilising print and web promotion campaigns, FDS can facilitate your franchisee recruitment.
Client Testimonials
Voucher Packs
"FDS Northern has been a critical part of the franchise process for us, helping us to decide where we wanted to go and how to get there. Tony and his team understood our business and our passion for the product and put the foundations in place to help us grow."
Richard Wood
LMI UK
"Having been in franchising for some time, I commissioned FDS Southern to undertake a consultancy work programme for LMI. The period of working together proved of immense value to strengthening our franchise system. I only wish that we had commissioned FDS Southern at an earlier stage. The services provided were very professional and of immense help in enhancing our own franchise growth and development programme."
Ray King, Managing Director
Northwood Residential Lettings
"At the early stages of the Northwood franchise, we engaged the services of FDS (Southern). They worked with us hand in hand to develop the brand and build the franchise operation to the success it is today. Without a doubt, The Franchise Magazine is the number one recruitment medium that we have used to our success. It is instrumental in recruiting quality Franchisees and we continue to use this publication to enhance the Northwood success story."
Andy Goodson, Managing Director
ServiceMaster Group
"I have used The Franchise Magazine now for seven years in my role as Sales Director for ServiceMaster and during this time I have spent around 20% of my budget year on year. If The Franchise Magazine had not lived up to my expectations of leads I would have readjusted my budget downwards. I will continue to use The Franchise Magazine in the future and recommend any franchisor who is looking to increase leads to do the same."
Ken Dennis, Franchise Sales Director
ChipsAway
"We have enjoyed an excellent relationship with FDS over a number of years and recognise their contribution to our continued success."
Roger Wild, Chairman
Jani-King GB
"The five star programme is second to none, and we can rely on FDS to produce the results that we need year after year. Thank you FDS."
Paul Haworth, Managing Director
Snack-in-the-Box
"The Franchise Magazine has given Snack-in-the-Box an extremely positive response. Investing in it is money well spent."
Matt O'Neil, Sales Director
FDS News
Scotland gets dedicated franchise magazine
13/06/2008: Scottish entrepreneurs are to benefit from a dedicated guide to franchising this month when Scottish Franchise Magazine hits the news stands.
FDS announces expansion in the South East
20/02/2008: FDS has signed an agreement to open a new office in Reigate, Surrey to service the South East of England.
Voucher Packs praises FDS
01/08/2007: A Lancashire business is celebrating its first new recruit after developing a franchise package with franchise consultants FDS Northern.
FDS Ireland International Associate announced
09/05/2007: With the appointment of HJM Business Development as the Franchise Development Services International (FDSI) Associate for Ireland, FDS aims to promote the value of franchising in Ireland, to help Irish companies expand operations domestically and internationally, to help Irish investors identify attractive franchise opportunities and to encourage and support self-employment in Ireland.
FDS puts South East franchise up for sale
12/03/2007: FDS, the UK's leading franchise consultancy and publishing group with established Regional Franchisees in Southern England, the Midlands and the North West, is seeking a fourth Regional Franchisee to take over existing business in its South East region.
Dessange appoints FDS to sell UK and Ireland MFs
12/03/2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS) has been contracted by premier French hairdressing and beauty brand, Dessange International, to facilitate the sale of its Master Franchise rights for the UK and Ireland.
FDS founder becomes first in Europe to receive CFE
12/03/2007: Roy Seaman, Chairman and Managing Director of Norwich-based Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS), has become the first person in Europe to graduate from the Institute of Franchise Executives.
