Franchisee of the Year Finalist 2013: The ZipYard Written by The Startups Team Published on October 28, 2013 Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Written and reviewed by: The Startups Team Following the brand’s success in Ireland, Richard McConnell bought his ZipYard franchise in 2011 and set up the first ZipYard n England. Based in Lloyd Street Altrincham, the concept brings onsite repairs and alterations to the high street in purpose-designed premises with fully trained staff. The business has exceeded all expectations.After just 12 months trading McConnell won Start up Business of the Year in the Sale and Altrincham Chamber of Commerce annual awards and was named 2012 ZipYard Franchisee of the Year. He is a finalist in the customer services category of the 2013 bfa Franchisee of the Year awards and will find out the result later this month. Share this post facebook twitter linkedin Written by: The Startups Team