The Zip Yard Case Studies

“Becoming a The Zip Yard franchisee gives you the chance to become an entrepreneur without the added stress”
Updated 31 Mar 2022

Invest in The Zip Yard, a ready-made alterations business, and you’ll join a highly supportive network of over 50 satisfied franchisees
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“I considered and discounted countless business and franchise opportunities before I found The Zip Yard”
Updated 14 Jan 2022

The Zip Yard is the perfect fit for franchisees looking for flexibility, sustainability and profit, says owner Neluka Dunning
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“I have been delighted with the decision to invest in this business”
Updated 03 Nov 2021

Graeme Mulheron, owner and director of The ZipYard Bedford, opened his store in 2013 and can't stop singing the franchisor's praises
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Leeds businesswoman purchases The Zip Yard UK franchise in six-figure deal
Updated 15 Oct 2021

The deal will see Neluka Dunning take control of 15 stores based across England, Scotland and Wales with ambitious growth plans...
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“We did some research and quickly realised there was no competition in our area”
Updated 22 Apr 2017

With distinctive branding and a shop fit that maximises profit, The Zip Yard provides owners with a business that’s welcome on...
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“The Zip Yard has exceeded all our expectations and the model is so well thought out that it was easy to replicate”
Updated 01 Sep 2016

The Zip Yard is the fastest growing garment alteration franchise in the UK
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My franchise story: From redundancy to The Zip Yard
Updated 21 Apr 2015

Jill Phillips admits to being "very cross" when she was made redundant from her job in credit control for a major...
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The Zip Yard tailoring franchisee has it all sewn up
Updated 22 Sep 2014

Richard McConnell gives us a flavour of his varied life as franchisee of The Zip Yard Altrincham
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