Franchise Development Services (FDS)

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Franchise Service Links

Below are links to FDS and non-FDS websites, that may be relevant and of use to you.

Please note that FDS is not responsible for the content of non-FDS websites.

Franchise Information Resources

  • The Franchise Magazine - Provides news, information about UK franchise opportunities and guidance features for both franchisors and franchise owners.
  • The UK Franchise Directory - The UK Franchise Directory is a comprehensive resource for franchise opportunities, UK franchises and franchising.
  • Irish Franchise Magazine - Irish Franchise Magazine is dedicated to promoting franchise rights throughout Ireland.
  • The Scottish Franchise Magazine - News and information about Scottish franchise opportunities and franchising in Scotland.
  • Ireland Franchise Directory - Showcases leading business opportunities available in Ireland.
  • Franchise International - Incorporating the International Franchise Directory provides information on Master and Area Developer Franchise opportunities as well as latest franchise news, franchise sector overviews, advice and guidance and international exhibition previews.
  • European Franchising - Offers listings of European and international franchise profiles.
  • The Franchisor - The Franchisor offers thought-provoking interviews, valuable advice and service promotions of interest to company owners and management who are or plan on franchising their business.
  • FranMatch - The professional lead management service from FDS.

Service Providers to the Franchise Community

  • Atlas Mapping - Delivering cutting-edge franchise territory mapping and management services to the worldwide franchise market.
  • Brand Protect - Provide a whole range of trade mark services, from the essential application and registration services to the more complex litigation stages.
  • CounterBooks - Online retail accounting system that offers a full general ledger designed for multi-site retailers.
  • Franchise Success TV - The official broadband TV channel of the British Franchise Association.
  • Leathes Prior - One of East Anglia's leading law firms.
  • Printwell - Printwell is a trusted, well-respected print management company based in Surrey UK, supporting an impressive client list of major corporate organisations.
  • Tech4T - Tech4T offer a complete territory planning and mapping solution for the Master Franchise, franchisor and franchisee.

Franchise Trade Associations

  • British Franchise Association (bfa) - The bfa is the only voluntary self-regulatory body for the UK franchise industry, with a standards based approach to membership.
  • European Franchise Federation (EFF) - The EFF is a non-for-profit membership organisation that federates the legally constituted, independent and representative national franchise associations from countries in Europe.
  • International Franchise Association (IFA) - The IFA is the world’s oldest and largest organisation representing franchising worldwide.
  • Irish Franchise Association - The Irish Franchise Association promotes the development of franchising in Ireland through exhibitions, seminars, newsletters, awards and networking.

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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.