How to franchise your business
You own a successful business operating with one or a few locations, and would like to expand your business nationwide. Franchising offers an effective route into building a national network without requiring the management infrastructure, time and capital investment of company-owned expansion.
Under this tab, we provide you with enough information to gain an understanding of the concept and benefits of franchising your business, and point toward FDS products and services that are designed to help the prospective franchisor achieve successful national and international expansion.
Considering franchising?
Why franchise?
Franchisees are attracted to the opportunity to own and operate a proven business concept. But what are the benefits for you as the franchisor?
Your suitability
If you're considering franchising your business, the core offering must be in place before a consultant can assist you in building a franchise package.
Using FDS
Developing a franchise is a challenging undertaking, and only advisable armed with a wealth of practical experience. FDS has been providing consultancy services to UK companies launching their franchises since 1981 - there is no organisation in the world with more franchising experience.
Evaluation Analysis
The most important investment in the process of setting up a franchise, the twin goals of the analysis are to study the business and its market, and identify what modifications may be required to ensure its smooth transfer to a franchise concept.
Franchise Development
FDS offers a one-stop shop for franchise development, offering a full range of superior services including strategic partnerships with franchise lawyers, accountants, bankers, map designers, statistical analysts, website designers and manual writers.
Franchisee Recruitment
As both a consultancy and print & online publications group, FDS is able to follow through with the implementation of a franchise and facilitate the recruitment of franchisees.
To find out how FDS can help you transform your business into an established national franchise with our complete, one-stop shop of products and services for franchisors, visit the Using FDS section.
Alternatively, to discuss your franchise development goals call FDS on 01603 620 301 or email us today.
If you would like to register your business as a prospective franchise in order to qualify for special offers from FDS, complete the form below.
Franchise Your Business:
Please complete the short form below for more information about how to franchise your existing business. If you are looking to buy an existing franchise, please register your enquiry with The UK Franchise Magazine or Franchise International instead.
