FDS Southern has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for over 35 years, building a reputation as one of the UK’s leading franchise consultancies.
With the office based near Bath, the principle consultant Gary Rigby, who has more than 25 years of experience in franchising from both theoretical and practical aspects. With all this he can show you how to setup a franchise.
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 twenty three 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 on-going 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.

All the necessary required bespoke documents that need to be developed and established which are essential for successful franchising, such as Franchise Operations Manuals see Doing it by the Book, Franchise Prospectuses, Franchise Disclosure/Information Memorandum agreement, Intent to Proceed documents together with Deposit and Confidentiality Agreements. We can guide and mentor you and your team through this ‘labyrinth’ in a cost effective manner.
For an authoritative opinion of franchising your business, give us a call today!


