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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Minuteman Press Franchise in Leechburg, PA Joins President’s Club
For 19 years, Danielle and Tony Colecchi have built their Minuteman Press franchise in Leechburg, PA through a combination of direct marketing, postcard mailings, and really digging in with their customers to offer up win-win products, services, and solutions. As a result of their consistency and laying the groundwork with their clients to build real relationships and trust, Danielle and Tony are two of the newest members of the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024.
On joining the President’s Club and fulfilling this long-time goal for Minuteman Press in Leechburg, Danielle says, “We have a background in sales and marketing, which tends to attract competitive people. We’ve been pushing ourselves to achieve this goal. To finally make the President’s Club after 19 years meant a lot to us because this is what we worked for all this time and we earned it.”
She continues, “For me, it was almost surreal to achieve this goal; it was a real gift and it felt so good! The reason we finally got there after years and years of hard work is because we’ve stayed consistent and done everything the Minuteman Press way. We still do direct marketing and go cold calling door to door. We just walk into businesses with a bag of goodies and let them know we’re here, which is part of being in a rural community like Leechburg.”
Danielle adds, “We do postcard mailings every month to active clients and a handful of targeted customers. We’ve used every one of the Minuteman Press International postcard mailings over the past 19 years. The Deal of the Month program is so smart – it’s gotten us business because it allows us that repetitive push to dig deeper into our clients’ needs. They are responding not just to the deals but it reminds them we can do banners or brochures or yard signs. It’s perfect for rural communities like ours.”
“At the President’s Club Meeting, we were surprised by how much we learned after all of these years from other owners. It was enlightening to see how differently everyone runs their business. There are many ways to achieve the same level of success. Over the years, Minuteman Press has been there for us. There’s not one negative thing we could say about the support and guidance we’ve received being part of the Minuteman family.” – Danielle Colecchi
Background & Support
Danielle and Tony first purchased Minuteman Press in Leechburg, PA in November 2006. Previously, they were working in sales and marketing in the consumer electronics industry. Danielle says, “I was working for an electronics manufacturer in New Jersey and Tony was a multi-line sales rep in Pittsburgh. Our two companies did business together and that’s how we originally met. Tony was traveling all over the world for work and the travel became too difficult, so we decided to look into doing something else so we could raise our family.”
After Tony found an ad for Minuteman Press, they decided to meet with their local Regional VP. Danielle recalls, “We were looking at franchises and didn’t think of printing at first. When we looked into Minuteman Press, they assured us that having a sales and marketing background is a great fit for the franchise and the industry. We always loved our jobs and wanted to work in B2B. We genuinely enjoy listening to our customers and the local printer is like the local bartender in terms of building relationships and connecting with the community. In our town, relationships mean everything and we love what we do as we dig in with our customers.”
When it comes to the support provided by Minuteman Press, Danielle shares her perspective: “Everyone at Minuteman Press goes above and beyond. Our field reps over the years have all been helpful, whether it’s marketing or putting something together for us. Field Rep Shaun Soper and RVP Bob Heimbuch are always there for us. I also have to praise Bruce Lentino and the entire MPIHQ Tech Support team – they go above and beyond and are so patient whenever I have questions or need anything. I appreciate the longevity of the corporate staff and everyone I’ve spoken with – they all seem happy to be there.”
Community Partnership Provides Jobs to Adults with Disabilities
According to Danielle and Tony, one of the main reasons they reached the President’s Club milestone was because of a key partnership they’ve established with the Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County in nearby Kittanning, PA. Danielle says, “I truly believe that the most important work we’ve done is with Progressive Workshop. We are so happy to be able to connect them with one of our other clients to provide steady work to adults with disabilities 38 weeks out of the year.”
Danielle further explains, “Tony and I worked with Shaun Soper on this program that we put together. Progressive Workshop’s is a non-profit organization that provides vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities. They essentially try to find local companies who will provide jobs to people who are part of their program. We were able to connect them with one of our other clients, a government agency who asked us to help with their regular mailings. On behalf of that agency, we print and deliver 6,000 mailing pieces per week to the Progressive Workshop, and they insert/seal/mail those pieces for us. This ongoing relationship provides Progressive Workshop with 38 weeks of steady work for the year. Tony engineered this program to help the organization because families want steady work for their kids, and this gives them a reason to show up every week.”
“We are in a rural part of Pittsburgh without a lot of industry. We have dug into our area – when we get a new account, we look for ways to expand our business from the ground up and build strong relationships. In addition to the Progressive Workshop partnership, we work with non-profit organizations as well as five school districts and their drama clubs, football teams, softball teams, etc. The best part is that we love that we are part of the fabric of our community.” – Danielle Colecchi
Marketing & Keeping Employees Happy
When asked about marketing the business, Danielle answers, “We do direct marketing, mailings, business chambers, and the Internet Marketing Program. We are trying to sell postcards to our customers, so why wouldn’t we show them what we can do and mail them out ourselves? We are also big on relationships and customer referrals. A school football program might be a lot of work but the results are huge and that work pays off.”
Danielle continues, “We feel strongly about personal deliveries. One key to our longevity is that we CALL our clients; we don’t just email. You wouldn’t believe how many people appreciate that. We will respond to Internet leads with a phone call so we can connect verbally. People want to connect at least once or twice, even if they tend to email more after those first couple of phone calls.”
Danielle also shares that a huge key to her success and longevity is to keep her employees happy. She says, “We have really good employees and we treat them well. In return, they stay productive and focused on providing our clients with the best quality and service.”
One such long-term client who gives year-round business to Minuteman Press in Leechburg is the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA. In fact, the Oakmont Country Club hosted the 125th U.S. Open Golf Championship June 12-15, 2025. For the event, Minuteman Press in Leechburg was tasked with putting together 20-piece manuals for 300 volunteers. At the last minute, the club also asked Danielle and Tony to fulfill a huge order for custom drink coasters that were given to worldwide golf professionals, celebrities, and other attendees. Danielle says, “We were very excited to be a part of the U.S. Open. During crunch time, I would come into the shop at 8 am and every single one of my employees were already here and ready to go. That’s a testament to their work ethic as well as the culture we’ve created where we make sure they are taken care of and happy to work with us.”
Rewards & Advice for Others
Reflecting over the past 19 years, Danielle says, “The biggest reward for us has been that we’ve been able to be a part of our community, which we feel is unique. Our customers include the water authority, local townships, school districts, and parents through leagues. We are naturally a part of our town and we love what we do. We can give back and people appreciate it.”
Danielle concludes with the following advice for others: “1. Take care of your employees as much as you can; and 2. Never lose that personal touch with your customers. Building relationships is as important as building your business.”
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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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