Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated printing, marketing and design franchise that was established over 50 years ago. We offer our franchisees a business that provides high demand products and services, a proven business model, and regional support offices.
At Minuteman Press, We Are The Modern Printing Industry™
Own the #1 Printing and Marketing Franchise
We are the #1 rated printing franchise. Opportunity features capped royalties, multiple revenue streams, local support and much more. There has never been a better time to own a Minuteman Press, and you too can take advantage of our unique franchise system.
Started in 1973 by Roy Titus and his son Bob, Minuteman Press began franchising in 1975 and has grown to nearly 1,000 business service franchise locations worldwide including the U.S., Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
A Complete Marketing Service Provider
At Minuteman Press, We Are The Modern Printing Industry™ providing high quality products and services that meet the needs of today's business professionals and go way beyond ink on paper.Today, our centers offer innovative branding solutions and produce custom designs, promotional products, branded apparel, direct mail marketing, large format printing (banners and posters), signs and graphics, and much more. Prior experience is not necessary to own and operate a successful Minuteman Press franchise.
Top Reasons to Choose Minuteman Press
With our line of products and services and our method of working with and helping business people, it has never been easier to stand out. We do this through a variety of ways depending on what our customers are looking for.#1 RATED
Continually rated #1 in Printing & Marketing Service Franchises By Entrepreneur!LOCAL SUPPORT
Regional Support offices staffed with representatives that provide local, face-to-face assistance.MULTI-REVENUE STREAMS
Provide high demand products & services that every business needs & reordered regularly: Digital Printing, large format & signs, promotional items, apparel & mailing services.ROYALTY CAP
A unique royalty incentive program that has a limited royalty structure to help maximize your income. You’d be hard pressed to find another franchise that caps their royalty at reasonable level.PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
We reinvest into our franchise owners & developed proprietary business management & pricing software that is unmatched in the industry.UNMATCHED SUPPORT
We have support that is unmatched in the world of franchising with over 25 regional support teams that offer onsite assistance from management to marketing support. As well as a large support staff at Head office providing IT, R&D, new product development and business analysis.OVER 50 YEARS OF FRANCHISING
With almost 1,000 locations we have tremendous mass purchasing power enabling our owners to receive outstanding prices from vendors and suppliers.EVERY BUSINESS IS A POTENTIAL CUSTOMER
We can provide any printed media that a business uses for their daily operations; we will also consult with our clients assisting them in their advertising and marketing efforts. Minuteman Press centers have the programs in place to deliver results and ensure repeat business from clients.Our Unique Support System
A franchise will provide a system for success that is continually refined.Minuteman Press also provides high brand recognition, user-friendly business management, pricing & marketing software, and continuing development and research along with a supportive network of industry experts with a wealth of knowledge to share.
We've reinvested back into our franchise owners by establishing regional support offices to assist our franchise owners on site.
TRAINING
The majority of our owners didn't have prior industry experience, and many have not owned a business before. Our owners will focus their efforts on managing & marketing their business, not doing the production work.We've developed a detailed two week training program conducted by our professional training staff, many of whom were with Minuteman Press since its beginning. In training we assume two items, you don't have any previous background in printing and you've never run your own business before.
ONGOING SUPPORT
The primary responsibility of every franchisor should be to support their owners in developing a successful franchise. Minuteman Press has been doing just that for over 50 years.We are consistently using our power in numbers to obtain more mass purchasing power, assist in lowering costs for our owners, and continually develop and improve our programs.
What are we looking for in a franchisee?
You do not need any prior experience to own and operate a Minuteman Press franchise.We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with like-minded business owners and we are alert to the needs of their business community.
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30-Year Business Apexgraphix Converts to Minuteman Press Franchise in Columbia, SC
Apexgraphix Owner John Runy Retires at 82, Sells Business to Ken Holloway to Ensure Easy Transition
Apexgraphix, which has served Columbia businesses for 30 years, has been sold by retiring owner John Runy to Ken Holloway. Moving forward, Apexgraphix will operate as Minuteman Press in Columbia. All staff members have been retained and the business remains located at 1415 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201.
On selling the business, John Runy shares, “I am now 82-years-old and decided it was simply time to retire. Ken Holloway is the perfect fit for this shop and the transition has been easy. I can assure my customers that they will get the same level of service and my employees will be treated well with Ken as the new owner of the business.”
On buying the business, Ken Holloway says, “The transition could not have gone better. John Runy is 82-years-old and he is one of the sharpest, kindest people I’ve met. He has been truly invested in my success and I am humbled to carry his legacy forward. We will continue the great tradition of providing the best customer service in Columbia. We have retained all of the current staff of Apexgraphix and our clients are excited about the investments we are making in bringing them new products and services.”
“My advice to other sellers is to try it out and see if a new owner fits. Minuteman Press found the right fit for us. I felt very comfortable selling the business to Ken and working with Dave Walton and the team at Minuteman Press. I am now able to retire knowing my customers and employees are being well-served by the new ownership.” -John Runy, Retiring Owner, Apexgraphix (now Minuteman Press, Columbia, SC)
Building & Selling the Business
John summarizes the history of Apexgraphix: “I retired from the U.S. Army and started as another printing franchise. I then expanded as the first digital color print shop in Downtown Columbia.” After building the business for 30 years, it was time for John to secure his exit strategy.
He shares, “I was contacted by Minuteman Press and decided to respond to them. After meeting with Regional VP Dave Walton, I knew I was dealing with a professional and trustworthy group. The fact that this was a non-commission sale made me feel that this was a relatively easy way to sell the business.”
Buying the Business – Why Minuteman Press?
Ken Holloway has been part of the Minuteman Press franchise family since January of 2023 when he purchased his first location in Myrtle Beach. Ken shares, “I have been very pleased with my first Minuteman Press in Myrtle Beach and all of the support I have received from Dave Walton. Dave and I talk regularly and he knows I am looking to grow with Minuteman Press. He has been invested in our partnership.”
For Ken, buying Apexgraphix and opening Minuteman Press in Columbia was the perfect opportunity to expand his footprint while also coming back to Columbia. He says, “My wife and I both graduated from the University of South Carolina and lived in Columbia for many years. This shop is bigger than my first location and has amazing growth potential.”
Ken continues, “I have bought 12 businesses in my career. It is always about the timing and making sure you have the funds to move fast. Dave Walton understood the great potential of this location and encouraged me to move swiftly to complete the purchase.”
“A business is always about the people first. I knew that with John’s character and how great the shop looked that the team was going to reflect his core values of professionalism, quality, and service. I am proud to say that they do.” -Ken Holloway, Owner, Minuteman Press, Columbia, SC (formerly Apexgraphix)
Quick Hits – Ken Holloway
Career Background: “In addition to Minuteman Press in Columbia and Myrtle Beach, I currently own two automotive parts franchises and two independent diesel truck service centers. My son has worked for me in those businesses and now runs the day-to-day operations for me.”
Training & Support: “Dave and our local field reps Clay and Val have helped tremendously. Their ability to train and support our staff and respond quickly to questions has been a huge help that reduces stress and makes for a smooth transition.”
Minuteman Press Core Values & Support:
“I have owned three other franchises and by far Minuteman Press is the best. The capped royalty says a lot about the Titus Family and their character. The support from my field team – Dave, Val, and Clay – is outstanding. They are always willing to help and quick to answer my questions.
The support from MPIHQ also reflects the core values of Minuteman Press International. Whether I have questions about equipment, marketing, Google, FLEX, IT, etc., I can always count on an expert on the other end of the phone who genuinely wants to help.
Lastly, I can’t wait for the 2025 World Expo in Vegas! I am looking forward to meeting all of the great people and owners who are part of the Minuteman Press family.”
Anytime you need support or anytime you want help, there is a whole network behind you… When you need them they are right there.
I had enough of working for other people, so I decided to look at franchise opportunities because I really always wanted my own business, from the moment I graduated and throughout my career. I evaluated four franchise systems and it was clear to me that Minuteman Press International was the best one for me based on two primary reasons: 1. Some of the active franchise owners I talked to told me, ‘You’d better like computers;’ and 2. ‘You’d better like marketing.’ So for me, if those are the biggest ‘negatives’ it makes a lot of sense to buy into the Minuteman Press International product
It makes my job easy from a marketing standpoint and from a pricing standpoint. It is really lovely and easy to use.
We were looking to work in our own business, but did not know where to start. We ended up going to a franchise show where we met the folks at Minuteman Press International. They had the most impressive presentation, the best training program, and the most comprehensive support we saw for an affordable franchise. So, we went in that direction and boom—32 years later, here we are!
Becoming a Minuteman Press Franchise owner 10 years ago is definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my entire life. I had researched many other companies and different industries for a while, but none of them gave me the level of confidence that I needed to motivate me and move forward that Minuteman Press did. Once my decision was made, and we moved forward with training and opening up my center, they gave me a great solid foundation, and second to none ongoing support to this day. I love my local field representatives; we have a great relationship with Dan Byers and Steve Szymanski. They have my back any day and any time. Our success as owners is their success as well. I came to this beautiful country 33 years ago without a dollar in my pocket, no skills, no academic degrees, no English, not even a high school diploma. Just a young teenager at that time, running away from a very conflicted civil war in El Salvador, looking for a better life. All I can say now is God is great! Thank God for the vision of the founding fathers of this great franchise Minuteman Press International, and the legacy that has been passed on and is reflected through our CEO Bob Titus and the entire team all across the globe.
My favorite part about this industry is the variety and the people. We get to work across so many different industries it's never a dull moment. We work with manufacturers, bakers, churches and even a company that does custom cranes to repair railroads. I love the relationships that we build with our clients as they grow and evolve their businesses.
I bought my Minuteman Press franchise when I was in my 20s. I absolutely love the business model and the expansion into promotional products. Networking comes naturally to me and Minuteman Press is a huge help when it comes to training and support. I also love the camaraderie that I have with other Minuteman Press owners, who are always willing to listen. From corporate to colleagues, we are all in this together, and I couldn’t ask for a better support system.
From the day I started over ten years ago, everything began to move towards digital printing. I knew that Minuteman Press International was following the industry very closely and did their homework on printing trends and innovations. I followed their direction they gave us, and we have extended our business not only into digital printing but also promotional items as well. I am in charge, but I also have all of the resources at the national and local levels thanks to Minuteman Press. We all share ideas and you get the pulse of how other centers do business, and that is very helpful. We are all part of the same franchise family and the owners who I contact are very open and supportive. My advice: Stay within the franchise system, but be who you are. I find satisfaction with Minuteman Press.
I felt that after 27 years of service at my previous job, it was time for me to change careers. After praying and seeking advice, I took a leap of faith and left my job. Once I completed graduate school in 2016 with a degree in management, I felt ready to hone in on what I had learned from school and the skills I had obtained over the years. I wanted to be my own boss and I knew Minuteman Press was the right franchise for what I wanted to do. I was comforted in knowing that Minuteman Press had been around for over 40 years and the company was well-established with a great business model and structure.
I left the retail industry behind for Minuteman Press, which enabled me to work regular Monday through Friday business hours. I also love the short reorder cycle that print provides. When I was working in retail, I would sit in the store and wait for customers to come in. With Minuteman Press, customers will reorder all of their materials faster and I am able to spend my time getting out there and growing my business.
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