An Exciting Opportunity to Become an FDS London Franchise Owner

An opportunity to own and operate the Franchise Development Services London franchise is now being made available. Franchise Development Services (FDS), which provides national and international franchise consultancy services and publishes magazines and websites dedicated to franchising, is looking for a suitable professional person or organisation to own and operate FDS London.

The franchise owner of FDS London will be expected to provide advice and assistance to business owners who are looking to franchise their business concept, as well as to companies who are already franchising but want to expand their network further.

FDS is looking for candidates who are experienced within the franchising industry. Professor Roy Seaman CFE, Managing Director of FDS, says: "We are looking for someone who ideally has been involved in franchising for at least five years or an organisation that has professional management consultancy skills and would like to become seriously involved in the franchise sector.

"Candidates should have the ability to visualise how they can help brands to franchise their business and enjoy helping companies to succeed. Furthermore, they should have a friendly disposition, be dedicated to and have a passion for franchising. The franchise owner of FDS London will need to establish a prestigious office in London, which will be used to meet business owners of both international and well-known British companies, so it is important that candidates are in a strong financial position."

Other qualities needed to become a successful Franchise Development Consultant are:

Be optimistic
When you expect success, you will tend to succeed. When you want to succeed in the world of franchise consulting, you need to be an optimistic and a visionary thinker capable of helping clients to crystallise their thinking and follow a specific strategy.

Be goal orientated
When you know what you want you are more likely to achieve the goal. The most successful people in franchise businesses are those who have clear goals and thinking. We will help you to decide what your goals are in terms of products, services, income, lifestyle and other key areas. When your goals are clear in your own mind, you will dramatically increase your chances of reaching them.

The need for self-discipline
Success only comes before work in the dictionary! Become more self-disciplined and plan your work, then work your plan. When you do this every day, you will make constant progress towards achieving the goals that you have set for yourself.

Be pleasant, approachable and always have a smile on your face
Many people think that success in business means being ruthless. Not so, the most successful people in business are generally those who are genuinely nice to others. In business, as in life, when you are nice to others then the chances are that they will be nice to you. This can not only make your life more enjoyable, but your business far more successful.

Be helpful
The real purpose of FDS is to help others succeed whether they choose to be a franchisor or franchise owner. Aim to be generally helpful to all of your clients. Do not only do what you are being paid to do. Always try to over deliver. Always be prepared to go the extra mile and surprise your clients with the extent of your delivery. Treat your clients with the highest of respect and endeavour to be as helpful as your experiences and abilities permit. This will automatically increase their loyalty to you as a person and to the FDS brand.

Be honest
In all your business dealings be honest. Never say what you think a potential client wants to hear just to please them. Instead, present your advice and opinions honestly. Do this, and your clients will come to genuinely value your input. First impressions count, so never over promise, even from day one. It is far better to secure a basic relationship, and build on that on a month-to-month, year-to-year basis.

Be studious and serious
When you have completed your comprehensive initial FDS training, there will always be much more to learn. Never think that you know it all or exaggerate your abilities. There is a way of presenting your proposals to clients that they always find acceptable and of value. Try to become a life-long mature student of successful franchise development. The longer you are willing to learn, the more likely you are to become an accepted authority on franchising.