Franchise Development Services – 30 years of Franchising Excellence

http://fdsfranchise.com Professor Roy Seaman CFE QFP, Managing Director of Franchise Development Services (FDS) provides an overview of the Seven Divisions of FDS and details the many ways that the company can help potential franchisors and franchise owners and the national and international development of established franchisors. FDS’ divisional structure reflects its commitment to produce individual services tailored to the specific needs of national and international franchisors and franchisees.

1. Services to International Franchisors
•Pre-entry Studies
•Infrastructure Adaptation — Manuals, Agreements, Systems and Methods
•FranMatch Master Franchisee Recruitment
•Implementation Support
•Master Franchise Assessment and Enhancement
•International Strategy Review
•Re-allocation of Master Franchise Rights

2. Services to Established Franchisors
•Business Format Franchising Health Check
•FranMatch — Franchisee Recruitment
•Infrastructure Improvement — Manuals, Agreements, Systems and Methods
•Franchise Prospectus Design and Production
•Recruitment of Franchisees through FDS Publications and Websites
•Franchisor Valuation and Sale
•Franchise Executive Recruitment

3. Services to Prospective Franchisors
•Evaluation Analysis of the Existing Business for Franchising
•Infrastructure Creation — Manuals, Agreements, Systems and Methods
•Assisting with Securing Intellectual Property Rights
•Franchise Launch Programmes
•First Phase Franchisee Recruitment and Assessment
•Continued Recruitment of Franchisees
•Implementation Support

4. Franchise Publications and Websites
•The Franchise Magazine
•Irish Franchise Magazine
•Scottish Franchise Magazine
•The UK Franchise Directory
•International Franchise Directory
•Franchise International
•European Franchising
•The Franchisor
•Franquicias y Negocios
•Info Franquicias
•The Franchise Magazine Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

5. Services to Prospective and Established Franchisees
•Master Franchise Research Programmes
•Franchisor Assessment Advice and Guidance
•Franchise Funding
•Business Valuation for Sale Purposes
•Resales
•Established Business Acquisition
•Armed Forces Advice and Guidance

6. Franchise Seminars, Exhibitions and Conferences
•Franchise Discovery Days
•How to Franchise your Business Seminars
•International Conferences and Exhibitions
•Facilitating Attendance at National Franchise Exhibitions
•Advice, Guidance and Planning for Exhibition Organisers
•Regional Franchise Recruitment Road Shows
•Master Franchise Rights Investor Forums

7. Creative Brand Development and Marketing Services
•Brand and Corporate Image Creation
•Logo Creation, Design, PR and Promotions
•Design and Production of Franchise Marketing Materials
•Training and Promotional Videos
•Franchise Management Systems
•Franchise Territory Mapping

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