Irish Guidance for Franchisors

Advice and guidance for established and prospective franchisors.

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Spring/Summer 2008: 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

Spring/Summer 2008: FDS Southern: 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

Autumn/Winter 2007: WSI Internet: Best Practices and Niche Positioning in Franchising
What makes a franchise stand out in the crowd? asks WSI

Autumn/Winter 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): In The Footsteps of O'Brien's
One of the most interesting findings of a recent survey carried out for The Irish Franchise Magazine was that there are almost 75 original Irish franchises operating in Ireland: that's 75 franchise businesses, conceived and developed in Ireland by Irish entrepreneurs, both north and south of the border. These include multinational operations such as O'Brien's Sandwich Bars with over 300 outlets in 14 countries, international operators such as Eddie Rockets and Zumo, established operators in the Irish market such as The Streat and Munster Tool Co and new emergent concepts like The Frying Squad and Donatellos Pizza. Eamon Curtin reflects Irish franchising's international expansion prospects

Spring/Summer 2007: FDS Southern: Guidance for franchisors: Don't leave success to chance

Autumn/Winter 2006: FDS Southern: Ladies Workout Express interviewed
Franchise consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview Ladies Workout Express UK & Ireland Master Franchisee Chris Donaldson

Spring/Summer 2006: 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.

Spring/Summer 2006: Strategy For Success
Ireland's most experienced franchise consultant Gordon Patterson explains his A-B-C strategy for success in franchising.

Spring/Summer 2006: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Considering Master Franchising?
Searching for a Master Franchise Opportunity? Call the Franchising Professionals

Autumn 2004: 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.

Autumn 2004: 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.

Autumn 2005: O'Briens: Success in Sandwiches
On the eve of the publication of his book 'Making Bread - The Real Way To Start and Stay up in Business' O'Briens Founder Brody Sweeney let Rachel Spaul in on a few secrets of his success.

Autumn 2005: Franchise Development Services (FDS): 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.

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