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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Growth Under 30! Minuteman Press Franchise Owner Caroline Sweeney Brings New Energy to Her Business in Ashland, VA
Exciting things are happening for young Minuteman Press franchise owner Caroline Sweeney in Ashland, VA At under 30 years-old, Caroline is showing how to bring fresh energy that merges innovation with tradition to unlock new potential and grow sales. In her first full year in business since taking over in November of 2023, Caroline has nearly doubled her annual sales for Minuteman Press in Ashland.
Meet Caroline Sweeney
What does it mean to you to be a business owner and young entrepreneur? Who was your inspiration / where does your drive to succeed come from?
“My dad told me I was going to run a successful business since as long as I can remember. His belief in me instilled a belief in myself that I can do anything I put my mind to… anyone can. Having my own business means the stars are the limit and I have the freedom to build a business that I love.”
What was your background before Minuteman Press?
"I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in marketing, which set me on my career path. I started at an agency and later became the in-house Marketing Director for a landscaping company. When my position was cut due to the pandemic, I took the opportunity to launch my own marketing company, specializing in graphic design and consulting. I partnered with Minuteman Press in Ashland for my clients' projects, which is how I met the previous owner—and led me to take over the business myself."
What are the top 3 reasons you bought this business / chose Minuteman Press?
- “Marketing a marketing company might be one of the more difficult things to do and the thought of having a template that I don’t have to edit is a beautiful thing.
- I helped the previous owners with design on the side and fell in love with the fast-paced environment and working with other business owners.
- When I learned about the royalty cap that Minuteman Press has for owners, I felt like I knew that this was a franchise that wanted business owners to have the ability to make a good income for themselves.”
What has the training and support from Bob Heimbuch and Minuteman Press been like for you?
“Mike, Bob, and Sean are all gems and have always been so helpful with questions that come up.”
What are your top keys to your sales growth and success so far?
“Networking/BNI; direct marketing; Google marketing; and chatting with business owners who want to see me grow. They end up creating buzz and referrals for me by sharing my business with other people.”
What are your high-demand products/services and key growth areas?
“We've grown our apparel, mailing, and signage business a healthy amount in the past year.”
Why do you think printing remains so vital to businesses today? What are the benefits of print?
“Print is everywhere. Yes, some things are going digital like traditional paperwork…as they should, and you could have a print shop that offers digitizing services for forms. People need to promote their business by handing out marketing materials, have signage on their vehicles and outside brick and mortar locations, branded apparel, and mailings. That will never go away. Don't be scared of shifts within our industry but learn to shift with it!”
How would you best describe your business community?
“Givers gain – I believe in giving to others before expecting anything in return. When we connect with people, whether they walked in our door from our Google listing or they were a referral from someone, our immediate response is, ‘How can we help?’ When you open up the conversation of helping someone rather than converting a lead into a sale, the atmosphere shifts.”
What are the rewards of owning your business?
“I love being able to help business owners make decisions that are right for wherever they are in their respective journeys. Marketing isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution and it’s fun exercising out-of-the-box ways to help promote businesses. It’s fulfilling seeing our work throughout the community and making connections with so many different people.”
What are 1 or 2 key pieces of advice would you give to other owners?
“Share your visions, be kind, and trust your gut when it comes to business decisions. Care about your customers and they will care for you back. Create fun ways to keep your team motivated and happy to be of service every day.”
Also, make sure your employees do not get complacent. I noticed my team started becoming a little hesitant to get up when they heard the door open or let the phone ring 3 times before picking it up. We are super busy, and I saw an opportunity to incorporate a motivating game. Whoever adds the customer to our database and converts the customer, gets 1 point. Whoever has the most points at the end of the month gets a gift card in that dollar amount. This helps them stay excited to speak with customers during our busy day and follow up on quotes. Who doesn't love some competition with dollar signs at the end of it?
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
“I took over the company and nearly doubled my sales in a year. The plan is to grow it to reach the Minuteman Press International President's Club by the time I'm 30 so I have 3 years to do it!”
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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