Franchise Development Services (Southern) has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for over 22 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies.

With offices based near Reading and Bath, the consultant partners, Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby, have collectively over 45 years of experience in franchising from both theoretical and practical aspects. With all this experience we show you how to setup a franchise.

Gordon Patterson has been an active franchise consultant since 1985 in partnership with Gary Rigby operating Franchise Development Services (Southern) – FDS. Over these years he has gathered a vast knowledge of franchising through the successful development of now well known and established businesses. Gordon is a regular speaker at BFA (British Franchise Association) seminars and has been invited to judge on ‘The Franchisor of the Year 2007’ awards.

Gary Rigby has developed and been part of a team of a multi-million franchise as a Franchise/Operations Manager. He has acquired over his seventeen years in franchising, an extensive hands on and factual experience in successful franchising from setting-up, recruitment, marketing, training and development, business systems, legalities, in fact incorporating all aspects of franchising. In addition he has been involved in many franchise consultancy projects to-date.

It is one thing to provide professional consultancy to a client but quite another to be able, through the FDS media and our ongoing services, to create the best possible opportunity for an effective launch of a franchise, resulting in the appointment of quality franchisees.

In summary, FDS (Southern) not only delivers tailor made consultancy packages to suit our clients' requirements, but also fosters long term business relationships to help franchisors create successful networks.

For an authoritative opinion of franchising your business, give us a call today!

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