Franchise Development Services (FDS)

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Franchise Sales & Resales Service

By first gaining an understanding of the way that you wish to operate when handling franchise resales, Franchise Development Services (FDS) offers a tailored service that suits your needs – whether you want full control of the process or to take a back seat.

FDS Franchise Sales & Resales
Jess Bains MICBA
Jess Bains MICBA

Our dedicated Franchise Sales & Resales Service provides a turn-key solution for franchisors who have a number of areas for resale, or to individual franchisees wishing to sell their franchise as a going concern.

The Franchise Sales & Resales Service manages the sale process from concept through to completion, with a proactive approach and methodology aimed at realising maximum sale value. No two business sales are the same and each will have different challenges, which is why this is a specialist service.

The Franchise Resales Service From FDS

Jess Bains, a qualified business valuer with franchise experience, will personally manage each franchise sale and resale project from the initial enquiry, offering advice and guidance on the value of the business, through to a successful sale.

The Franchise Sales & Resales Service utilises FDS' portfolio of franchise publications and websites to promote franchises for sale, and the company's extensive databases of known investors, to identify and contact suitable candidates. FDS’ greatest asset is our database of candidates looking for a franchise in a particular sector and, when relevant, postcode area.

Marketing initiatives include: We also have strategic partners to offer funding for assets, commercial mortgages and other financial requirements.

Selling a business can be a rollercoaster of a process and working with a specialist service enables clients to overcome the potential minefields that may occur. With our experience, we can provide advice and guidance on all other aspects of achieving a smooth sale.

The FDS Franchise Sales & Resales Service manages the sale process from concept through to completion, with a proactive approach and methodology aimed at realising maximum sale value. No two business sales are the same and each will have different challenges, which is why this is a specialist service. We will tailor a programme that is in line with your objectives and suitable for the nature of your business.

To view our latest franchise resale opportunities, please click here.

For more information on our Franchise Sales & Resales Service, call 01462 685 633, email jess@fdsfranchise.com or complete the form below.

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Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

“I have worked with FDS over many years on a number of projects. Their knowledge of the franchise sector and what it takes to recruit franchisees is excellent as are their media both published and online. I have constantly recruited high quality franchisees through working with FDS.”
Simon Dalziel, Franchise Director

CeX

CeX

“We have had a continuous relationship, using The Franchise Magazine and FDS websites exclusively to attract franchise candidates with great success. We view FDS as long term partners for advice on all aspects of franchising and can recommend them without hesitation.”
Hugh Man, Franchise Director

Autosheen

Autosheen

“I have used FDS for more than five years over three different brands. Their publications and websites consistently achieve the highest returns and are always number one and two when drawing up my marketing plan for each year. Not only do they generate consistently high numbers but more importantly the prospects are high quality too.”
Paul Fennell, Managing Director

The Filta Group

The Filta Group

“The Filta Group has been using The Franchise Magazine for its hard copy advertising for many years. We find that its distribution and widespread reader audience gives us good returns and quality leads for franchise recruitment.”
Damien Slater, General & Franchise Manager at The Filta Group

The Local Bookkeeper

The Local Bookkeeper

“We have found the FDS media – The UK Franchise Directory and The Franchise Magazine – to be one of our best and most cost effective ways of generating good quality leads.”
Alex King, Managing Director

Recognition Express

Recognition Express

“The Franchise magazine has been a stalwart of UK franchising for many years and I am a regular user of the magazine to target potential franchisees for all our brands.”
Nigel Toplis, Managing Director

Leathes Prior Solicitors

Leathes Prior Solicitors

“Having the support of a business such as FDS is invaluable. Working with their consultants and being able to identify franchisor clients particular requirements of the business, the particular needs, branding strategy, recruitment plans, expansion, plans, it makes our life a lot more easier.”
Mike Barlow, Franchise Solicitor

NatWest

NatWest

“FDS are one of the key franchise consultants in the industry. They provide good advice to franchisors and we benefit from working with FDS in the advice that they give. We like to work closely together to ensure franchisors move forward and develop their business to the best of their abilities.”
Mark Scott, Head of Franchise Division

The bfa

The British Franchise Association (bfa)

“As franchise consultants, FDS have been around as long as any of them, over 30 years plus. They are a very successful business that has stood the test of time and that’s probably the best measure of their worth to the franchise community.”
Director General, Brian Smart

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

“The decision to franchise was taken by LIPA shortly after we met FDS in 2008. The FDS’ FranMatch recruitment system matches competent and eager applicants to LIPA 4:19, so when I meet with prospective franchisees, both they and I are pleased to find that we are able to communicate easily and effectively as we decide on the best way forward.”
Kerry Watkins, Franchise Manager, LIPA 4:19

Lloyds TSB

Lloyds TSB

“FDS Southern are experienced in supporting franchised businesses and provide a professional service. It is essential that individuals looking at franchising as a route to expand their own business seek the support of a consultant who understands both the benefits and pitfalls of franchising to give them the greatest possible chance of long-term success.”
Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds TSB

Subway

Subway

“Because Subway headquarters has focused on worldwide franchise development, I am especially pleased with our experience with FDS. Our leads for franchisees have been numerous and the quality of those leads has been very good."
Sydney Griffin, Development Communications Specialist, Subway World Headquarters

Stained Glass Overlay

Stained Glass Overlay

“FDS produces results. They know what has to be done and do it very professionally.”
Peter J. Shea, President, Stained Glass Overlay Inc.