Franchise Development Services (FDS)

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Franchise Publications

Franchise Development Services (FDS) publishes a range of industry-leading titles designed to help individuals and organisations to own and operate a franchise.

The Franchise Magazine
The UK Franchise Directory
Irish Franchise Magazine

The Franchise Magazine

Since its launch in 1985, The Franchise Magazine is one of Britain’s most successful publications for franchisee recruitment. The consistent quality and high standard of professional editorial makes it one of today’s most sought-after publications of new and established franchise opportunities. The Franchise Magazine is dedicated to promoting ethical and professional franchising and is readily available at franchise and business exhibitions. Every edition is distributed nationwide through leading newsagents, professional advisors and British Franchise Association events. The Franchise Magazine is designed specifically to help educate, motivate and recruit franchisees, alongside well-researched supporting editorial, legislation updates, advisory features and valuable information on a variety of topics relating to the franchise industry.

The UK Franchise Directory

The UK Franchise Directory has been published by FDS for more than 25 years and now lists over 1,000 franchisors. In every edition there are pages of advice and guidance about owning a franchise and how to franchise your business, written by FDS and other experts in the field of franchising. The UK Franchise Directory is a must read for anybody considering franchising and is one of the most trusted resources for serious prospective franchisees in the UK. The aim of this publication is to educate prospective franchisees on the wide range of opportunities available to help them find the right franchise to suit their skills, financial capability and future aspirations.

Irish Franchise Magazine

Representing quality, emerging and established franchise brands from around the world that are actively expanding their franchise networks within Ireland, Irish Franchise Magazine is published twice a year to coincide with key franchise exhibitions, and is also available online. Irish Franchise Magazine is a highly valuable tool for franchisors aiming to penetrate this growth market. Each edition is distributed via newsstands, enterprise and development agencies, resettlement centres, banks, and at franchise exhibitions. Within every edition, there are company profiles, franchisee case studies, news, exhibition previews and advice and guidance aimed at educating and informing both franchisees and franchisors.

Scottish Franchise Magazine

Scottish Franchise Magazine is published once a year, coinciding with the Scottish franchise exhibition, and distributed throughout Scotland at hotels, accountants, enterprise organisations and newsagents nationwide. Scottish Franchise Magazine is totally dedicated to reporting on franchise news and genuine business format franchise opportunities throughout Scotland. Every edition provides a proven method of helping franchisors to recruit new franchisees on a regular basis.

For more information on how we can help you own and operate a franchise, call 01603 620 301, email enquiries@fdsltd.com or complete the form below.