FDS press
Check here for regular updates on the activities and new initiatives of FDS.
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Press contact: Fraser McKay
Tel: +44 1603 620301
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FDS Press Releases
July edition of The Franchise Magazine now on sale
20/06/2011: The July edition of The Franchise Magazine is now on sale showcasing the latest and exciting franchise opportunities including 5DAY Intensive driving school.
UK's leading franchisors revealed
17/06/2011: The winners of the 22nd bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, were announced in front of nearly 300 of the UK's franchise businesses and experts.
Lloyds TSB helps wheelchair triathlete
13/06/2011: A paratriathlon champion's training costs as he bids to qualify for Rio 2016 has been funded for the next year thanks to a donation from FDS Associate, Lloyds TSB Commercial.
Latest edition of Franchise Services now available
31/05/2011: Over £5,000 worth of vouchers are available for the franchise community in the May/June digital edition of Franchise Services.
FDS now on video sharing website YouTube
27/05/2011: People will now be able to find FDS on the video sharing website YouTube, with a small selection of videos.
New franchise outlets to create thousands of jobs
17/05/2011: Britain's fast-expanding franchise industry is set to create around 250,000 new jobs within the next 18 months, according to the country's leading franchise development company.
Irish people decide to invest in franchising
09/05/2011: The next edition of Irish Franchise Magazine will receive the highest ever distribution through retail newsagents with Easons taking over 5,000 copies and providing nationwide in-store promotions.
International franchise opportunities available
20/04/2011: A whole host of new and exciting international franchise opportunites are now available.
European franchise exhibitions coming up
18/04/2011: Considering expansion in Spain and Portugal? FDS will be attending franchise exhibitions in Madrid and Lisbon next month.
FDS offering free Franchise Manuals assessment
05/04/2011: A FREE assessment of franchisors' existing Franchise Operations Manuals is now being offered by Franchise Development Services, worth £500.
FDS announces new partnership with alphaTALK
07/02/2011: Franchise Development Services (FDS) would like to announce a new partnership with alphaTALK Ltd, who will be working alongside FDS as an Associate.
FDS Launches Industry First
04/01/2011: Franchise Development Services (FDS) are delighted to announce that The Franchise Magazine is now available to download as an App on iTunes.
FDS announces new relationship with Tech4T
21/11/2010: Franchise Development Services (FDS) would like to announce a new partnership with Peterborough-based Technologies4Targeting Ltd. (Tech4T).
Special £10 offer for The UK Franchise Directory
11/11/2010: The 23rd edition of The UK Franchise Directory published by FDS, is now available for only £10! This is Britain's most well known resource for discovering and comparing franchise opportunities.
Over £4,000 worth of vouchers for franchisors!
21/10/2010: Over £4,000 worth of vouchers are now available for franchisors in the November edition of Services 4 Franchisors.
Export by Franchising event for November
12/10/2010: UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will be hosting a one day seminar at Newmarket Racecourse on 23rd November to help franchisors and would be exporters to better understand how to Export by Franchising.
The Franchise Magazine Celebrates 25 Years
04/10/2010: The 25th anniversary edition of The Franchise Magazine, published by Franchise Development Services (FDS), is now available.
UEA MBA Student Report Reveals Franchising Growth
28/09/2010: With more than 250,000 people actively looking at owning their own franchise business and more than 1,500 franchise brands expanding nationwide, Franchise Development Services (FDS) publishes the first comprehensive report reviewing all aspects of the UK franchise industry.
Gordon Patterson celebrates 25 years with FDS
15/09/2010: Gordon Patterson talks to Fraser McKay of The Franchise Magazine about how he obtained the rights to operate FDS Southern 25 years ago and earn a reputation for being one of the UK's leading Franchise Consultants.
Ipswich Franchise Discovery Day date announced
13/09/2010: Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce are to host an Ipswich Franchise Discovery Day at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on the 10th November 2010.
FDS teams up with Anglia Finance
25/08/2010: FDS has extended its portfolio of services into the banking sector with the announcement of a new relationship with Norwich based Anglia Finance.
August edition of Services 4 Franchisors out now!
20/08/2010: Over £3,000 worth of vouchers are now available for franchisors in the August edition of Services 4 Franchisors.
New survey paints bright picture for franchising
17/08/2010: The latest and most comprehensive study of franchising in the UK is now available, researched and produced by The University of East Anglia (UEA) in cooperation with Franchise Development Services (FDS).
Brand Protection for Franchisors
10/08/2010: Franchise Development Services (FDS) has announced its latest partnership with Brand Protect, a leading trademark specialist.
FDS announces new partnership with ip21
02/07/2010: Franchise Development Services (FDS) announces a new partnership with trade mark specialists ip21.
£2,000 franchisor vouchers!
15/06/2010: Over £2,000 worth of vouchers are now available for franchisors in the July edition of Services 4 Franchisors.
Winners announced at Franchisor of the Year Awards
03/06/2010: Accountancy franchise TaxAssist Accountants have won Franchisor of the Year Award at the Awards Gala Dinner in Nottingham.
New Directory selling fast!
25/05/2010: Copies of The UK Franchise Directory 23rd edition are selling fast in Sainsbury's supermarkets nationwide with some stores completely sold out!
Hear what others say about FDS
14/05/2010: Franchise Development Services are a highly regarded consultancy and publications group in the franchise industry and this is your opportunity to hear from industry professionals and their experiences with FDS.
New franchise survey launched
13/05/2010: FDS has now launched a new franchise survey with a group of MBA Students at the University of East Anglia (UEA). This ground-breaking new survey aims to examine the historic and present trends as well as the future outlook on franchising.
Meet FDS at Business Startup
10/05/2010: FDS will be attending Business Startup Expo held in ExCel, London on 20th-21st May.
Low cost promotional offer in TFM
06/05/2010: For the very first time, FDS are reproducing sections of The UK Franchise Directory in the next six editions of The Franchise Magazine beginning with the July edition.
Earn a £500 cash reward!
05/05/2010: As a franchisor, you can now earn £500 every time the owner of a successful business operation that you have identified utilises the services of FDS to expand by franchising.
Thousands attend US expo
30/04/2010: The International Franchise Expo held in Washington, DC earlier this month attracted thousands of prospective franchise owners from around the world to find out more about the 200 franchisors exhibiting.
£2,000 franchisor vouchers!
29/04/2010: Over £2,000 worth of vouchers are available for franchisors in the May/June edition of Services 4 Franchisors.
Considering Portugal?
28/04/2010: FDS will be attending Expofranchise 2010 in Lisbon, Portugal next month and there is a special opportunity for franchisors.
New Directory in Sainsbury's
26/04/2010: The UK Franchise Directory 23rd edition is now available in selected Sainsbury's supermarkets nationwide.
May/June edition now on sale!
23/04/2010: The May/June edition of The Franchise Magazine is now on sale!
Discover over 1,400 franchises
21/04/2010: According to the latest edition of The UK Franchise Directory, there are currently over 1,400 business format franchises in the UK.
FDS helps ex-service personnel
19/04/2010: FDS are helping ex-service personnel to become their own boss and operate a franchise.
Follow FDS on Twitter!
19/04/2010: You can now follow us on Twitter and keep up to date with all the latest franchise news from Franchise Development Services.
Advertise in The Franchise Magazine
16/04/2010: With the forthcoming General Election promising a revitalised economy and a recently launched Government scheme to help ex-service personnel become their own boss, interest in business investments has never been higher.
Free half day seminars at FDS
15/04/2010: If you are considering franchising your business, then attend one of our FREE monthly half day seminars.
FDS to attend Expofranquicia
14/04/2010: Considering expansion in Spain? FDS will be attending EXPOFRANQUICIA in Madrid on 22nd - 24th April.
Discovery days coming soon
13/04/2010: FDS are now organising a number of Franchise Discovery Days for prospective franchise owners around the UK.
Vouchers available for franchisors
12/04/2010: A digital version of The Franchisor has been launched by FDS which includes £2,000 worth of vouchers for the franchise community.
FDS and UEA to produce ground breaking new survey
09/04/2010: FDS would like to announce that it has teamed up with a group of MBA Students at the University of East Anglia (UEA) to produce a brand new franchise survey.
2010 UK Franchise Directory now available!
30/03/2010: The latest edition of The UK Franchise Directory, published by FDS, is now available.
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 North.
