As its first quarter century nears completion, Franchise Development Services (FDS) is offering mature management consultants or young entrepreneurs with a relevant business degree an opportunity to become a Master Franchisee for their country and spearhead the growth of their franchise markets. "We franchise franchising," explains managing director Roy Seaman. "Our Master Franchisees access over 20 years of experience in national and international franchise consultancy, and can set up a network of offices assisting in the development of franchisor clients both across their countries and in new markets."

FDS has built a network of franchised offices globally through agreements with like-minded franchise professionals. In the UK the company has established three franchised regional offices, while internationally Master Franchisees in the Middle East and Asia have led and sub-franchised the company's establishment across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Dubai, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. FDS's European growth has continued under the leadership of its UK head office, and Master Franchisees have built national networks of offices in Spain and Italy.

"Franchising has charted a 15% per annum growth since 1981, and is destined to continue at this pace," Roy Seaman points out. "As markets build franchising momentum, the importance of introducing a high standard and solid infrastructure becomes even more important. By engaging an internationally-established methodology, structure and philosophy, FDS offices are leading the evolution of these markets and becoming vital players in the development of national and international franchising."

FDS has a strong track record in advising and assisting some of the world's major franchise brands with their national and international strategies - including some of the more go-ahead global franchisors such as Subway, Burger King, Domino's Pizza and Jani-King. This has earned FDS an unparalleled reputation among the international franchise community, one which is recognised by the warm reception the group receives at every international franchise exhibition worldwide.

"Our Master Franchisees recognise the FDS service as an opportunity to lead the franchise industry to success in their countries," Roy Seaman adds. "Franchising is a professional and ethical method of creating jobs and wealth, and strengthening national economies. In fact, our offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore and Malaysia have all worked extensively with their respective governments, who quickly recognised the value of franchising for boosting their national economies."

FDS has identified a number of key franchise markets still available, including France, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, India, Australia, Japan and South Africa. "Master Franchisee candidates must have the desire to participate in the international evolution and growth of franchising," Roy Seaman reflects. "They must be networkers with a realistic expectation of their own career path and a willingness to follow our proven methods and formulas."