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 Queen Creek, AZ Wins Emerging Business of the Year Award
Brian Crowe and Maribel Jaquez are the owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Queen Creek, AZ since August of 2022. As a result of their hard work in their growing community over the past two years, Minuteman Press in Queen Creek won the Emerging Business of the Year Award from the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce. Brian, Maribel, and their team were on hand to accept the award at the Chamber’s 15th Annual Business Awards Dinner that was held on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at the Encanterra Country Club in Queen Creek.
In the following interview, Brian shares his insights on building the business and why community involvement has helped drive growth.
What does it mean to win Emerging Business of the Year? What was the criteria for the award?
“Winning the Emerging Business of the Year Award is incredibly exciting for us. It’s an honor to be recognized, especially here in Queen Creek, one of the 25 fastest-growing cities in the country, where new businesses are opening all around us. This award reflects the dedication and hard work we've put in over the past two years to build something that we’re really proud of. It’s even more meaningful to know that we were nominated by one of our customers, which shows the impact our commitment to quality and service has had.
Criteria for the award was simple. Any business that has opened within the last three years in the City of Queen Creek was eligible to be nominated. The top three finalists were recognized at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner where their selection for the winner was announced.”
How would you describe your community in Queen Creek? How important is it to be involved?
“Queen Creek, Arizona is a rapidly growing community that maintains a small town, family-oriented feel. It has a strong sense of community and local businesses play a big part in the community. The surrounding area is a hub for semiconductor manufacturing, software development, aerospace, and other high-tech industries. Marketing is critical for these new businesses and print is an important part of that.
Being involved in the community and supporting local non-profits has helped develop great relationships with our fellow business owners. We have a network that fosters a sense of collaboration and support and has helped all of us grow.”
What are your Top 3-5 ways you’ve been growing/promoting your business?
“Networking has been key to growing and promoting our business. The Chamber of Commerce has been a big part of that. We attend as many of their events as possible, including Ribbon Cuttings for other new businesses. We’ve also found two networking groups that consistently bring us referrals and have helped us develop great relationships in the business community. Finally, over the past year we increased the amount of our SEO spend on the Internet Marketing Program and saw almost immediate results.”
What are your high-demand products and key growth areas?
“Public schools make up a large segment of our customer base which results in a significant amount of digital printing for marketing, day-to-day operations, and mailings. The schools also do a lot of large format printing such as signs and banners. We’ve done several large perforated window projects; the largest was 65 windows at one school. We’ve also been able to capitalize on the growth in our area by offering blueprints and by winning some very large industrial construction projects.”
What is your professional background? Why did you choose Minuteman Press?
“We both have a production background so we love the operational aspect of the process. We were introduced to Minuteman Press when attending a franchise expo. We went with plans to talk to a different franchise but when comparing them to Minuteman Press, we never looked back. The family feel of the Minuteman team won us over immediately.”
What has the support been like for you over the past 2 years?
“Support from the Minuteman Press team has been a huge benefit for us. Our Field Rep Sky Hittle and RVP Jack Panzer are incredibly responsive. On the few occasions we’ve needed support from the MPIHQ/FLEX support team, they have been great. One of the benefits of this franchise is they’re available to help when we need it but allow the autonomy of being an independent business owner.”
What are the rewards of owning your own business?
“We enjoy the sense of camaraderie with other business owners and being a part of a community that supports each other. There is also a level of satisfaction when we deliver to something to our customers that exceeds their expectations. Seeing a positive review online or hearing a customer express their appreciation is very fulfilling.”
What advice do you have for other owners?
“We’re still growing and have a long way to go but I’ve learned not to underestimate the power of building relationships. Networking with other business owners and professionals will lead to valuable partnerships and new business referrals. Marketing efforts can sometimes take a while to show results, so be patient and persistent. Invest in the Internet Marketing Program to boost your online visibility. It’s been one of the most effective tools to generate new business.”
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
“Owning a family business has been a very rewarding experience for us. Building something that we can all be proud of as a family makes every challenge a little easier to face. It has provided our daughter a great growth opportunity, allowing her to develop new skills, gain experience, and understand the value of hard work.”
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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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