Snappy Snaps franchise

With the emergence of digital photography and easily available photo editing software, there has been a decline in the demand for film developing. Instead of shutting down —like other rival brands— we did what we do best, we recreated our image. From a simple film developing store, we have become a one-stop-shop for all your photographic needs. From photo albums, to film and canvas printing, to creating personalised products, to commercial image designing; we have mastered it all! It does not matter if the market demands for images created by newer technology, because Snappy Snaps can create any image you want.

With over 120 locations around UK, we are easily the country's favourite photographic services franchise. We cater to families, loving couples, art enthusiasts, hobbyists, and even businesses. You’ll get to operate with a well-established and flexible brand in a market that demands for diversity. We have specialised graphic designers, state of the art printing devices, and warm employees with great creative instincts. Many of our franchisees earn in excess of £50,000– £100,000 per annum, all by working in their local area. Our continuous efforts to create the finest images has allowed us to bag multiple awards, including the “Best Multiple Mini Lab Chain” award from Pixel magazine. These are just some of the solid reasons why working with us will take and keep you at the top of this industry.

Initially after investment and our assistance in your location, our finance team will provide a full projected Profit and Loss account (which includes a projected cash flow) for your specific site. This will be followed by a few business meetings; proceeded by a 10-day programme covering legalities, the procedures, marketing, protocols, sales, and our business model. Even after opening your business, we will be keeping in touch with you through various meetings, and conferences. You can invest in the photographic industry with confidence, knowing that UK's leading photo service store will guide you.

We want individuals who contribute to the good name of our brand. If you have good leadership skills, have a successful employment history, have a passion for business, good judgements, and a willingness to learn new skills —then you're already a prime candidate. The total funding for a fully operational store is around £140,000. However, we can offer to finance a portion of this which leads to a minimum input of only £35,000. Overall, we want individuals who are willing to commit to running our brand on a day-to-day business which will be beneficial to both.

Snappy Snaps was founded by Don Kennedy and Tim MacAndrews in 1983 with film developing as its core service. For the next few years it started to expand, it was in the 2000's when we boomed to having over 120 franchisees.