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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
INVESTMENT LEVEL:
£75,000-plus.
WHAT YOU GET: 38 days’ technical
and business-focused induction
training; ongoing training and
in-territory support; marketing and
PR launch; lead generation and
national advertising.
INFORMATION:
www.greensquare.co.uk.
SNAPPY SNAPS
This company has a reputation for being an innovator in the photo
and digital print market, offering a wide choice of photo imaging
products and services.
Catering for the consumer and business markets, Snappy Snaps offers a
range of personalised products, which are available in-store or on a click and
collect, same-day service.
In 2013 Snappy Snaps was taken over by the Timpson Group. With a
larger group behind the business, sales and franchisee profits have grown.
A rebrand programme was introduced, along with the introduction of new
products and services to enhance the offering.
Many existing franchisees have been given the opportunity to expand
and, in the past few months, 11 new franchisees have joined the group,
demonstrating the success of the business model.
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THE ZIPYARD
Appealing to people from all
walks of life, The ZipYard model is
based on operating from carefully
chosen primarily town centre
retail units with an on-site team
of fully trained seamstresses.
The clothing and alteration
specialist’s distinctive yellow and
black branding and purpose designed
shop fit creates a clean and bright
atmosphere, which instils confidence
in customers.
Franchisees have access to a range
of marketing collateral, programmes
and tools to help them attract custom,
including a comprehensive initial
launch programme and dedicated PR
agency.
The ZipYard Bedford franchisee,
Graeme Mulheron, says: “The brand
has a very professional image, which
is reflected in the quality of the shop
fit, online presence and all of the
marketing collateral provided by the
franchisor.
“In addition, there is a high level of
business support and all franchisees
have free access to a very proactive
PR agency. None of this could be
replicated easily if you set up on your
own.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
INVESTMENT LEVEL: £38,500
(plus VAT), plus cost of shop fit.
WHAT YOU GET: full training;
initial and ongoing support; launch
programme; marketing and PR
assistance.
INFORMATION:
www.thezipyard.co.uk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
INVESTMENT LEVEL:
£143,500 for a new store.
WHAT YOU GET:
extensive initial and ongoing training; assistance with site acquisition;
one-to-one area support; brand and local marketing support.
INFORMATION:
www.snappysnaps.co.uk.
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