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 Mike & Jess Luepke Buy Longtime Business JB Printing in Kalamazoo, MI
JB Printing, the longtime Kalamazoo printing business that was founded in 1933, has been sold by John and Donna O’Keefe to new Minuteman Press franchise owners Mike and Jess Luepke. Moving forward, JB Printing is now operating as Minuteman Press in Kalamazoo.
Buyer Mike Luepke shares, “JB Printing has built a strong reputation for quality work and dependable service, and we were fortunate to acquire a business with that kind of legacy and trust already in place.” Seller John O’Keefe adds, “Mike and Jess Luepke are geared to succeed in meeting the customers’ requirements while offering products beyond what a typical printing company can. We are excited for this new chapter for JB Printing clients who are in great hands with Mike, Jess, and Minuteman Press.”
History & Sale of the Business
The O’Keefe Family purchased JB Printing in 2013 and have owned a printing business since 1984. John shares, “JB Printing was founded in 1933. We acquired the business 80 years later, and now we are proud to transfer the business over to Minuteman Press in Kalamazoo and begin this new chapter.”
As far as his experience in the industry is concerned, John says, “After taking printing classes in high school and working in the industry for years, we started our first business AmeriKal Printing. We started as a quick print shop and grew into a full-service commercial printing business. Our growth was due to focusing on providing top-notch customer service, hiring great employees, adding services, and a lot of hard work. We acquired JB Printing in 2013 and the rest was history.”
With retirement approaching, it was time for John and Donna to think about selling the business. At first, John says they couldn’t find the right fit. He explains, “We had been approached by numerous people interested in purchasing JB Printing. The people that we met with did not meet our criteria for what was important to us. Our primary concern for potential buyers was the future and success of our employees and care of our faithful customers. We did talk to a business broker but did not move forward with them. We felt that they were not going to find us the best buyer or get us a good price for our business.”
John shares how he discovered Minuteman Press as a resource for sellers and his experience in selling the business:
“Over the years, we were contacted by Minuteman Press, but we were skeptical and delayed taking it seriously. Realizing that we needed to plan for retirement, we finally reached out to them. Michigan Regional VP Rich DeRosa replied and after numerous discussions to learn more about us, our goals for the company and our employees, we met with Rich. We had concerns about finding the right buyer. Rich calmed our anxiety about the process and our need for confidentiality. Rich is great about communicating and was driven to find a good match for what we wanted in a buyer.
Minuteman Press provided us with a fair valuation for the business. The great thing about the process is that Minuteman Press vets potential buyers and then provides them with training and support to help them thrive during the transition and grow the business. Rich DeRosa kept everything moving forward and made a complicated process easy.”
Welcome to Minuteman Press, Kalamazoo
Mike and Jess Luepke officially took over the business in January of 2026. Mike says, “Before joining Minuteman Press, Jessica and I owned and operated a boutique fitness gym. Through that experience we developed strong skills in marketing, sales, operations, and culture-building. We continue to own the gym today, but we have strong systems and leadership in place there that allow it to run smoothly. That gave us the opportunity to take on a new challenge and apply our entrepreneurial experience to another industry.”
When asked why they chose to join the Minuteman Press franchise family, Mike shares:
- “The reputation of the business itself. JB Printing had built an incredible reputation in the Kalamazoo community and had a loyal customer base that had been developed over decades.
- The strength of the business financially. The company was very profitable even without a major focus on marketing or sales efforts, which told us there was significant opportunity for growth.
- The Minuteman Press culture and system. From the beginning we sensed a genuine family atmosphere within the organization, from the leadership team all the way through the franchise network.
- Finally, the training, systems, and ongoing support that Minuteman Press provides—especially for people like us who are entering the printing industry from the outside.”
Mike adds, “Working with Rich DeRosa and the Minuteman Press Team has been a very positive experience. The process was professional, organized, and supportive from the beginning. When we lost a key employee, Minuteman Press went above and beyond by keeping a regional representative onsite to help stabilize the operation and ensure a smooth transition. We were able to hire a strong replacement quickly, and Minuteman Press continued supporting us longer than expected to help train the team. That level of commitment was extremely impressive.”
On the transition of the business from JB Printing to Minuteman Press, Mike says, “We feel very grateful to step into a business with such a strong history in the Kalamazoo community. As a team, our goal is to honor the reputation JB Printing built while continuing to grow and serve local businesses well into the future. Our message to customers is simple: the talented people who produce the work you rely on are still here, and we are excited to support them and continue delivering the quality and service this business has been known for.”
And on a personal note, Mike expresses the following heartfelt sentiments about this new opportunity to connect with the Kalamazoo community:
“I have only known operating a small business within a local community. At heart I am a connector and a problem-solver. Whether it has been in the world of fitness or now in the world of printing, I enjoy helping people solve problems and connecting them to solutions—often custom solutions. Printing and marketing are really about connection. We help individuals, businesses, organizations, and even local governments communicate clearly and reach the people they need to reach. That is very gratifying work.
On a deeper level, I believe that family is God’s primary design for redeeming culture. In many ways a healthy business can function similarly. When you build a strong team, empower people, and give them opportunities to succeed, it becomes something bigger than just work. Watching people grow and succeed together is one of the great joys of leading a business in a small community.”
Final Thoughts & Reflections
As John and Donna O’Keefe ease into retirement, they are happy to have found Minuteman Press International to secure their exit strategy. John says, “Selling your business is one of the most frightening and stressful undertakings you can have. The commitment from Rich DeRosa and Minuteman Press to fairness, confidentiality, and bringing the right people to the table brought as much inner peace as you can hope for.”
When one chapter ends, another begins, and Minuteman Press in Kalamazoo is now in the capable hands of Mike and Jess Luepke. For his part, Mike concludes, “What I can say about my own journey is that at this stage of my career I see myself more as a buyer than a builder. That is one reason we chose to purchase an existing business that was transitioning into a Minuteman Press location rather than starting something from scratch. The training and support from Minuteman Press has been top‑notch. The technology team at MPIHQ has also been excellent at helping us navigate their systems. They have been responsive, patient, and extremely helpful as we learned the operational side of the business. Overall, the support has truly been second to none.”
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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