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 Owners Justin & Christy Phillips Join President’s Club
Justin and Christy Phillips are the owners of Minuteman Press in Bradenton, FL since May of 2015. Nearly eleven years to the day they first went into business together, Justin and Christy celebrated their induction into the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2025.
In the following interview, Justin and Christy share their passion for printing and serving their community, why Minuteman Press was the right fit for them, how they achieved President’s Club status, and what this milestone means to them.
Congrats on joining the President’s Club! What does this mean to you?
“We have a tremendous sense of pride in reaching the President’s Club. After 11 years of owning and operating Minuteman Press in Bradenton FL, I can say we have learned many lessons and have had the privilege of serving thousands of customers. We have made a positive difference in our community. Our simple goal has always been to serve people exceptionally well and help them succeed.”
What are your top keys to your sales growth and success?
“Our biggest success factor has been acting on two of the most important values we believe in:
- First, you build the team. Then, the team builds the business. With a great team in place, you can deliver what you promise and give customers the best products and services. We truly care about our team and consider them like family. We believe this should be every owner’s priority because when you take good care of your team, they take good care of you.
- The second value is to serve our customers better than anyone else and never say no. Our goal has always been to help our customers save time and make wise decisions about their design and print-related needs. These two values are the foundation of our success.
“We have aways worked to maximize the multiple revenue streams that the Minuteman Press franchise offers. In the early years, investing in mailing equipment, AccuZip software, and learning the mailing business played a large role in our early growth. We also worked hard to truly understand all the franchise trade partners and their capabilities, which allowed us to always have solutions for our customers. Investing in ASI, using FLEX-integrated promotional product tools, and investing in apparel capabilities took us another step forward. All the while, we maintained growth in our core digital printing capabilities. Being able to not say no to your customers is key. If you want to grow, invest in the tools the franchise offers.” –Justin Phillips
How do you market your business?
“We have invested in the Internet Marketing Program from day one. By investing in the program, we have the tools to reach customers. Using automated emails to ask for Google Reviews has made a positive difference too. I cannot tell you how many times customers have told us they found us online and comment on our reliability and customer service 5-star review ratings. It makes a big difference because customers are looking for someone they can trust.
We also joined our local Chamber of Commerce, which is one of the best in the country. With over 2,000 members we did not have to go far to build relationships in the community. We worked to ensure our presence was everywhere in the Chamber. However, the best marketing we have received is the positive word of mouth from our customers to people they know. Every week someone tells us they are referred to by another person they know. There is no better feeling than when people tell their friends and family to about you.”
What are your high-demand products/services and key growth areas?
“On the digital print side, mailings have been the largest growth area. Over 10 % of our balance of sales is for mailings and it is some of the most profitable work we do. Once you learn the business and help your customers succeed with mailings, look out for growth.
Next is books, flyers, rack cards, and brochures. Print is not dead by any means! Growth in signs and banners is a high-demand product too. Having a trade partnership in Signs365 and 4over is terrific. Bringing apparel in-house is our next big emerging market. Truthfully, we did not even have to market it that much, just putting it on a display with some samples and handing out some apparel catalogs brought the brand awareness to our customers.”
What was your background before Minuteman Press?
“Minuteman Press was a great fit for us. Justin Sr. worked in retail operations management for 23 years. Christy has a degree in Graphic Design and Justin Jr. worked in retail operations and skilled trades before joining us in 2023. While roles and responsibilities are different in today’s business we have years of experience and franchise support to be successful. We chose Minuteman Press because they are the best of the best. The advantages of having such a great franchise partner are so valuable to us. We have received tremendous support, education and encouragement over the years from Minuteman Press.”
What has the training and support from Minuteman Press been like for you over the years?
“The training and support we receive from Larry Trimble, Zach Iannazzo, and MPIHQ has been outstanding. We invested in a franchise for a reason. The incredible work the MPIHQ team does for equipment education & support; emerging technologies & programs; the many enhancements to FLEX; and all the wonderful website enhancements show the dedication to excellence that Minuteman Press stands for.”
How would you best describe your community?
“We have a very robust business community with thousands of businesses and close to half a million residents. Our local Chamber of Commerce has given us a wonderful platform to get engaged in our community. We support numerous networking events throughout the year, and we always act as print sponsors for major events to create as much presence as we can in our community. We have served as ambassadors to new members. We sponsor monthly networking luncheons and attend a leadership retreat with community leaders each year. Justin Sr. is the 2026 Chairman of the Board and has spent several years supporting legislative and advocacy work for the community too. We serve and support a program called Manatee Young Professionals, which gets our young professional team members engaged while providing personal development. Minuteman Press in Bradenton was awarded the Manatee Young Professionals Employer Award for outstanding engagement in 2025.”
What are the rewards of owning your business?
“The professional rewards are endless. Everyone loves a reliable and friendly design and print professional that is passionate about what they do and who they serve. I also appreciate that you can run your business and have a great personal life that balances faith, family, friends, and life outside of printing. The truth is that we are truly in the people business, and it just so happens that we sell graphic design and printing services.”
What advice do you have for others?
“Work hard. Work smart. Don’t overwork yourself. Help your customers save time and make wise decisions in their design & print related needs. We take the time to educate customers on their projects, which is greatly appreciated. Also, respond to customer quotes and questions they may have the same day or next. Use the Work in Progress Board to ensure you meet deadlines consistently. Do what you say and follow through on your commitments. Communicate extremely well and always show your customers how much you enjoy and appreciate serving them. While many customers need graphic design help and quick turnarounds, when you exceed their expectations you will see your business flourish. The sense of pride you receive for a job well done is worth all the 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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