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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

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

Franchise Development Services Managing Director Roy Seaman offers his advice

Ulsterbank: 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

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

Bank of Ireland: 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

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

WSI Internet: Best Practices and Niche Positioning in Franchising

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

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

FDS Southern: 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

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Considering Master Franchising?

Searching for a Master Franchise Opportunity? Call the Franchising Professionals

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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