Your Investment
The Package
Franchising offers a fantastic way for both businesses and budding entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. It is a two-way relationship where both of us can benefit equally. For us, it is a great way to grow our brand and attract talented and motivated individuals to our network.
For you, it is a way to achieve your ambition of being your own boss and running your own successful and rewarding business.
For your investment in The Zip Yard franchise, you will benefit from a ready-made business opportunity that includes:
Use of our established brand
The Zip Yard has already earned a powerful reputation for superior service and customer experience. By trading under our brand, you can enjoy a fantastic head start in your new business and immediately be able to tap into your local market.
Your own exclusive territory
Calculated to give you a solid customer base with many years of potential growth.
Comprehensive Training & Support
Our training programme is designed to give you everything you need to succeed. We’ll continue to support you every step of the way with as much, or as little, advice and guidance as you need. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our Franchise Advisory Council and help shape the future of The Zip Yard brand.
Help setting up your new store
We can advise you on finding a location for your new store, and even look at locating you with one of our retail partners. We will also give you access to wholesale prices for equipping your store with everything it needs to start trading, project manage your shop fit, and even assist with staff recruitment.
Use of our bespoke IT systems
A customer relationship management feature that tracks customers each time they come in. You can also use it to make detailed notes, allowing you to offer a highly personalised service which keeps customers coming back for more.
Marketing Support
We will help you promote your store ahead of opening with a comprehensive launch programme and make you a part of our national and regional marketing campaigns, including social media, local press and direct marketing. You’ll also have access to all of our promotional material and branding, as well as your own dedicated page on our website.
Management & Operational Support
We will continue to advise and guide you on any aspect of your business throughout our partnerships, and give you access to our extensive Operations Manual. You will also be able to use our online ordering system to supply you with almost any item you could possible need.
