Snappy Snaps Franchises Limited has been acquired by Timpson Group plc
January 2013 — Timpson Group plc, the Manchester-based family-owned retailer, has acquired a 100% stake in Snappy Snaps Franchises Limited and all related intellectual property for an undisclosed consideration.
Established in 1983 by Don Kennedy and Tim MacAndrews, Snappy Snaps is the franchisor for a chain of 120 high street shops offering photo and imaging services in central London and throughout the south-east of England. The company generates revenues of over US$2.5 million principally in royalty based franchise fees and it has been consistently profitable.
Timpson has a national chain of 750 shoe repair shops and 200 Max Spielmann photo shops based mainly in the north of England.
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