FDS press
Check here for regular updates on the activities and new initiatives of FDS.
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Press contact: Fraser McKay
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FDS Press Releases
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.
