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FDS Anglia & London : Your success is our success

When franchising your business, the relationship between yourself and your Franchise Consultant cannot be underestimated

FDS Southern: Your strategy for success

Based on many years of working within franchising helping franchisors and potential franchisors to franchise their businesses, bfa affiliated consultants at FDS Southern provide a proven and effective system for guiding clients through a development programme based on three key phases

Brand Protect: Your brand – the most valuable asset your company owns

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Why the UAE?

With FDS opening new offices around the world, Jenna Leeds reports on last year's addition to the network, Stephen O'Donovan operating in the United Arab Emirates

Franchise Sales & Resales: Why buy a franchise resale?

Here Jess Bains, FDS' Franchise Resales expert, tells us why buying a franchise resale has its advantages

FDS North & Scotland: Who is Tony Urwin? An introduction

In response to reader interest, Tony Urwin (pictured) reflects upon a 35 year career in franchising spanning three top organisations which has given him the wealth of experience needed to advise upon the best ways to achieve success with franchise development

FDS North & Scotland: Who cares about A-Z?

Tony Urwin explains how All Trades Network found franchising was the answer to expanding profitably.

FDS Southern: White Collar Management Franchising

Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby of FDS Southern provide a guide to an increasingly popular type of franchise model.

FDS North & Scotland: Where are you taking your business?

Tony Urwin reflects on the fact that, for those who have survived the recession and are looking into the future, history has proven franchising can be the perfect route for growing a business in uncertain times

FDS North & Scotland: When the going gets tough, the smart start franchising

Recent events in the financial and housing markets are proving once again that franchising is made of 'the right stuff', says Franchise Consultant Tony Urwin

Brand Protect: What's in a name?

Tech4T: What's at the heart of territory mapping?

Graham Barlow, Managing Director of Tech4T, explains why customer targeting must be at the heart of your territory network

Brand Protect: What happens if another company uses your business' name

FDS North & Scotland: We want YOU! Franchisee Recruitment...

Franchisors must understand the importance of a well-managed recruitment programme. Done right, it lays the foundation of a high-quality, well-motivated franchise network. Done wrong, it can sow the seeds of a franchisor's undoing. FDS Northern Consultant Tony Urwin reports

FDS Anglia & London : We have a successful arrangement with FDS

Managing Director of etyres Tony Bowman reflects on his happy working relationship with Franchise Development Services

Tech4T: Using the web to expedite franchise sales

FDS North & Scotland: Urwin's View: Are you prepared for franchising?

Transforming a business from a stand-alone or corporate operation into a franchise network may seem like a simple project to some. However, many new franchisors soon discover that it involves much more than they anticipated. Tony Urwin reveals the challenges you should prepare for, before franchising your business

Tech4T: UK and International Territory

FranDesign: Turn ideas into sales and marketing products

FDS North & Scotland: Tony Urwin's Consultant's Casebook

Tony Urwin, of FDS North explains how the expert advice he provided A-Star Sports helped the company successfully launch its franchise opportunity this year

FDS North & Scotland: Tony Urwin: 'It's a Family Affair'

Many families are attached to franchising, either as franchisees or franchisors. Tony Urwin explores the pros and cons of family franchising

Leathes Prior: Tips to achieving a smooth exit strategy

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The world's consultant to franchising

FDS has got off to a flying start in 2013 with two further offices to open in Lebanon and Pakistan. Here Jenna Leeds reports on the company's continuing global success

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The time is right to franchise your business

As we enter a period of recession, the franchise industry is expected to experience substantial growth as those made redundant look to secure their financial future by investing in a franchise. Capitalise on the demand by franchising your business

FDS Anglia & London : The results speak for themselves

Franchise Director Hugh Man explains how Franchise Development Services are continuing to help the growth of CeX.

FranMatch: The professional lead management service from FDS

"A bespoke Franchise Owner recruitment solution"

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The one-stop facility for all your franchising needs

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The importance of your Franchise Development Plan

Professor Roy Seaman CFE explains the importance of developing a Franchise Development Business Plan and how it is essential to your business

Brand Protect: The importance of using experts to protect your trademarks

Bernard Whyatt, of Brand Protect, gives an example of the dangers of DIY trademarks and the importance of obtaining proper advice

Brand Protect: The importance of trade marking your brand

Registering your brand as a trademark is one of the most important decisions you make about your business. Bernard Whyatt, of Brand Protect (pictured), explains why

Tech4T: The importance of correctly designed territories

CounterBooks: The impact of cloud technology on the retail industry

The cloud has increasingly become the flavour of the month with more retailers than ever using the cloud

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The FDS International Franchise Consultancy Work Programme

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

Leathes Prior: The complete legal service to the franchise industry

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. The objective of Regional Director, Malcolm Porter and his team is to provide help on everything from an initial evaluation of your business through to helping you recruit top quality franchise owners.

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. The objective of Regional Director, Malcolm Porter and his team is to provide help on everything from an initial evaluation of your business through to helping you recruit top quality franchise owners.

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. The team consists of Malcolm Porter, Paul Hague and Nick Williams who have many years of franchise experience. We can help with everything from an initial evaluation on the feasibility of franchising your business to providing the complete infrastructure requirements, then...

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

Lloyds TSB Bank: The benefits of a good Franchise Consultant

Franchise Sales & Resales: The advantages of buying a franchise resale

One of the major advantages of buying an existing franchise as a resale is that you will receive ready-made database of customers. Jess Bains offers some pointers as to what to look for when choosing this road to franchise success

Franchise Sales & Resales: The advantages of buying a franchise resale

One of the major advantages of buying an existing franchise as a resale is that you will receive ready-made database of customers. Jess Bains offers some pointers as to what to look for when choosing this road to franchise success

FDS Southern: The ABC of Franchising

Tech4T: Territory size – do you measure up?

Graham Barlow, Managing Director of Tech4T, explains the vital factors that affect a franchise's approach to sizing its territories

Franchise Success TV: Televise your franchise success on Franchise Success TV

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FDS North & Scotland: Tale of two franchises

Running a franchise is a long-term commitment and like most things in life, success often lies in the planning stage. Tony Urwin, FDS Northern Franchise Consultant, tells a cautionary tale

Tech4T: Taking your franchise to new destinations

Leathes Prior: Taking ownership of a title

Tech4T: Street level insight for your franchise owners

Graham Barlow, of Tech4T, looks at how unit postcodes are your franchise owners' best friend when it comes to precise targeting for new customers

Tech4T: Stats to drive up your franchise income!

No one likes filling in forms, whether it was last year's Census or the government forms your business has to complete. Graham Barlow, of Tech4T explains how they are actually a help rather than a hindrance

Tech4T: Start your franchise journey with profiling

Coconut Creatives: Stand out from the crowd

FDS Midlands & Wales: Specialised consultancy and advertising franchise

What does FDS Midlands provide?

FDS Southern: Southern FDS Regional Directors

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