Franchise Development Services, Ltd.
Franchise Development Services, Ltd.
Franchise House, 56 Surrey St.
Norwich NR1 3FD UNITED KINGDOM
800#:
Tel: (44) 1603-620301
Fax: (44) 1603-630174
E -Mail: fds@norwich.com
Web Site: www.franchise-group.com
Contact: Mr. Roy Seaman
We are an international franchise development organisation (currently representing over 50 international brand franchisors) with our own franchised offices established in 10 countries and continually expanding. Each country office has 7 divisions. 1. INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISORS: Assisting established national franchise brands expand world-wide through the Master Franchise Development Programme. Services include: international development evaluation, market research, feasibility and pre-entry studies, intellectual property rights, international business plan and prospectus, master franchise agreement, advertising and promotional programmes, conversion of existing operating and training manuals and recruitment of master franchisees. 2. PROSPECTIVE MASTER FRANCHISEES/INVESTORS: The Master Franchise Research Programme assists clients in identifying and evaluating the best possible master franchise license for investment and development. 3. NATIONAL FRANCHISORS: Assists with national brand development and expansion, national business plans, franchise recruitment through our in-house publications - The Franchise Magazine and UK Franchise Directory and Executive Recruitment. 4. PUBLICATIONS: Franchise International. The world's only publication totally dedicated to master franchise investment opportunities, distributed to 180 countries world-wide to a targeted readership of organisations and entrepreneurs specially seeking franchise investment opportunities. The Franchise Magazine. The best-selling English franchise magazine. 5. PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISORS: Assist in establishing whether a particular business is suited to the concept of Franchising and then to determine how this can best be achieved. The following 3-stage programme is available: 1) Evaluation Analysis of the client's business; 2) A structured Infra-structure Development Programme; and finally, 3) Launch, advertise and promote the business nationally and recruit the best qualified franchisees.6. SEMINARS, EXHIBITIONS & PROVISION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.7. ANCILLARY SERVICES: Franchise executive recruitment, advertising and brochure design, press cutting services, etc.-1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1985
First International Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 12
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 14
Distribution:
U.S. - 0; Canada -- 0; International -- 14
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Size Of Corporate Staff: 14
Financial Projections Provided: Yes
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 25/25
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 25/25
Minimum Financial Requirements: $250,000 to $500,000, depending upon country.
Expansion Requirements: To fully develop their own country.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No
Franchise Fee(Master): Dependant upon population and opportunity of country's market.
Franchise Fee(Area): Fixed minimum to cover elements of initial fee.
On-Going Royalty (Master): 10% of total turnover.
On-Going Royalty (Area): 25% of total turnover.
Franchisor Ad Program: Continual international marketing and attendance at all international franchise expos, conferences and conventions, plus promotion in Franchise International.
International Trade Associations: IFA, BFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 5
Business Experience: 5
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 3
Franchising Experience: 2
Psychological Profile: 3
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: At Norwich, England Headquarters. Covering all aspects of our 7 divisions, involving classroom, on-the job and involvement on prospects relevant to the Master Franchisee's territory.
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,g,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Most Often
Master Franchising: Sometimes
Area Development: Sometimes
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Sometimes
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: We are recognized for our international leadership and desire our Master Franchisees to become trustworthy ambassadors of franchising in their country, providing the very best professional advice and guidance possible. A relationship of mutual trust and respect for one another and providing a meaningful service.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US, CAN
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, RU, SL, SP, SW, SZ, TU, UK (4 - Not Seeking), UR, YU
Far East: AS, CA, CH, GU, HK (1 - Not Seeking), IA, JA, KO, LA, MA (1 - Not Seeking), MY, NZ, PH, SI (1 - Not Seeking), TA (1 - Not Seeking), TH (1 - Not Seeking), VN
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: AN, AT, AR, BA, BR, BE, CB, CI, CC, CU, DR, HA, JA, PR, TR (1 - Not Seeking), VI
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BO, BR, CH, CO, EC, FG, GY, PG, PE, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, IS, LE (1 - Not Seeking), OM, PK, SA (1 - Not Seeking), UAE (1 - Not Seeking)
Africa: EG (1 - Not Seeking), SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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