A leading franchise organisation since 1981

FDS has been established since 1981 providing a comprehensive range of services to the established and prospective franchisor and to franchisee investors. FDS has assisted more than 500 companies with various aspects of their franchise development objectives, and more than 5,000 individuals to achieve their investment ambitions by owning and operating a franchise.

Today, FDS is a global brand with offices established in 10 countries across the UK, mainland Europe, Russia and the Middle East, and is a Full Member of the British Franchise Association and a Member of the International Franchise Association.

FDS franchise consultants provide a full one-stop shop of specialised services dedicated to assisting prospective franchisors, established franchisors, franchise investors, and facilitating international franchising for Master Franchise investors and global franchise brands. The group also operates a publications division which produces a range of leading franchise titles, such as The Franchise Magazine and The Irish Franchise Magazine.

Our expertise in developing publications as information resources and recruitment tools for franchising has led to the development of online operations, including The Franchise Magazine online, The UK Franchise Directory online, The Irish Franchise Magazine online, European Franchising online and Franchise International online.