Guidance for Franchisors

Advice and guidance for franchisors and business owners, from how to initially turn a business into a franchise all the way through to international expansion. If you have a business that you would like to turn into franchise contact Franchise Development Services (FDS) on +44 1603 620301 or complete the short franchise your business form at the base of this page.

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Franchise Development Services (FDS): The FDS International Franchise Consultancy Work Programme

FranPower: Announcing FranPower

FDS Southern: The ABC of Franchising

Based on many years of working within franchising helping franchisors and potential franchisors to franchise their businesses, IFA and bfa affiliated consultants at FDS Southern provide a proven and effective system for guiding clients through a development programme based on three key phases.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Considering Franchising Your Business?

Do you have a business that you think could be transformed into a successful franchise? Franchise Development Services Managing Director Professor Roy Seaman CFE offers his advice

FDS Southern: Q and A with Paul Campbell, Founder of GEMS

Gordon Patterson: When did GEMS begin trading and how many shops are now operational?

Callswitch Technologies: Strengthen your support with Callswitch Technologies

WSI Internet: Best Practices and Niche Positioning in Franchising

What makes a franchise stand out in the crowd? asks WSI

Ulster Bank: Franchising - a way of doing business...

We've all been living through a changing environment so you may wonder is this a good time to start a business? Olivia Mangan writes

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Considering Franchising Your Business?

Franchise Development Services Managing Director Roy Seaman offers his advice

Bangladesh Franchise Associatio: Talking to the right people

As a business option, franchising has become increasingly more popular over the years and there are now approximately 140 franchise systems in operation in Ireland. The costs involved in setting up a franchise can vary considerably depending on the type of franchise. Text: Bank of Ireland, Business Banking

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Is your business able to expand through franchising?

Do you own a business that could be suitable for franchising? Consider if your business exhibits the foundation stones to form the basis of a successful franchise

FDS Southern: The ABC of franchising

Based on many years of working within franchising helping franchisors and potential franchisors to franchise their businesses, IFA and bfa affiliated consultants at FDS Southern provide a proven and effective system for guiding clients through a development programme based on three key phases

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Guidance for franchisors: Don't leave success to chance

FDS Southern: Ladies Workout Express interviewed

Franchise consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview Ladies Workout Express UK & Ireland Master Franchisee Chris Donaldson

Considering Franchising Your Business?

With over 100 'experts' in the UK vying to offer you their services, it is important to select the right advice. Franchise Development Services Managing Director Roy Seaman offers his view.

Strategy For Success

Ireland's most experienced franchise consultant Gordon Patterson explains his A-B-C strategy for success in franchising.

Changes in Competition Law

Restrictions on franchisees may need to be re-examined in light of changes in competition laws. Daniel Cashman, an associate at Beauchamps Solicitors, explains.

Are You Ready for Franchising?

Franchising is a simple yet effective partnership for growth, provided the brand in question has sought expert advice and laid down the strong foundations needed to support a network of franchisees. If you have an already successful business, with a marketable product, attractive image and adequate capital, perhaps you should be considering franchising, suggests Rachel Spaul.

FDS Southern: Your Route to National Success

If you're looking at franchising as a method of expanding your business effectively and profitably, we can provide an intelligent evaluation of its potential for franchising and implement a carefully structured Franchise Development Programme, the A-B-C system.