International Franchise Development Programmes

Acknowledged as an international expert in international franchising, FDS has assisted numerous important brands to achieve global growth through its network of offices in Europe, Russia and the Middle East. With our detailed International Franchise Development Programme, we can assist your business from research through to recruitment.

The programme's main areas of activity are:

• New market Pre-Entry Studies: After initial discussions with key personnel to determine needs and analyse systems used, FDS will identify your corporate strengths and suitability for target markets.

• Infrastructure adaptation: We commence the FDS work programme, defining the content and value of the Master Franchise rights package; outlining a development programme for Master Franchisees and their networks; producing Franchise Agreements with local territory lawyers, assisting with securing intellectual property rights and co-ordinating the production of marketing materials.

• Master Franchisee recruitment programmes: Utilising our qualified database of known investors from the target countries, exhibition marketing, specialised franchise publications and websites and our global network of offices, we will co-ordinate the most effective recruitment campaign. We will then respond to queries, draw up a shortlist of suitable candidates and introduce prospective Master Franchisees.

• Assisting Master Franchisees. FDS can provide added value for your Master Franchisees by deploying our resources to assist them in their countries in marketing, recruiting and training sub-franchisees.

FDS is a member of the International Franchise Association and our offices in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Russia, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) can facilitate your organisation's expansion around the world using the experience and resources of local entrepreneurs in specifically targeted markets.