FDS press
Check here for regular updates on the activities and new initiatives of FDS.
For interviews and high resolution images:
Press contact: Stuart Anderson
Tel: +44 1603 620301
email Stuart Anderson
FDS Press Releases
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: Franchise Development Services (FDS) has signed an agreement to open a new office in Reigate, Surrey to service the South East of England.
Voucher Packs praises FDS franchise consultants
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.
FDS Egypt MD becomes first in Gulf to receive CFE
12/03/2007: Osama Hammad, Managing Director FDS Egypt, has been recognised as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing a comprehensive course of study in franchise management. Hammad is the first certified franchise executive in the Middle East and hopes to play a role is making franchise education available to as many people as possible.
National Franchise Week
04/10/2006: FDS is at the forefront of national and international franchise development and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary during National Franchise Week, which culminates with the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham this Friday and Saturday.
FDS marks 25th anniversary
18/09/2006: FDS is marking its 25th Anniversary with the launch of a new logo and corporate image to better reflect the range of services the company now offers and its growing international presence
FDS launches FranMatch service
16/08/2006: FDS, franchise consultancy and publisher of The Franchise Magazine, is piloting a new franchisee recruitment scheme in its Anglia, London, South East and Northern regions.
