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 Score Big with Marion Berries Baseball Partnership & Win Volunteer Award
It has been a busy and productive year for second-generation Minuteman Press franchise owners Craig & Carolyn Davidson and their fellow co-owners Christopher & Lisa Brown. Together, they own Minuteman Press in Tigard, OR, which has been in the Davidson Family for 38 years since 1987, as well as Minuteman Press in Salem, OR, which they purchased in April of 2024.
Tigard Chamber of Commerce – Volunteer of the Year Award
First, in April of 2025, Craig Davidson was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Tigard Chamber of Commerce. Craig shares, “It was amazing to be selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Tigard Chamber. It was an honor I never set out to get and I was shocked when I got the phone call from my Tigard Chamber CEO that I had received this recognition. Honestly, I just made myself available whenever I could. You’d be surprised at the opportunities that come your way when you are able to do this. Whether it’s helping set up tables and chairs at a networking event, or stuffing food boxes for a local charity, I was just trying to be as involved as I could be.”
Craig continues, “Winning this award makes me feel like I have some BIG shoes to fill! I looked at all those individuals that have won the award in years past. It’s a real laundry list of local politicians, Mayors, CEOs, and movers & shakers in the community that make things happen. The recognition makes me want to step it up where I can and contribute even more than before.”
As someone who grew up in and around the family business, Craig understands the importance of giving back to the community. He says, “I think as business owners, we are duty-bound to be involved in the community. It strengthens the bonds between yourself and others; it’s good for your own personal growth; and it creates a positive and thriving environment for everyone. Being involved definitely has led to increased business for us. And while that’s a distinct benefit, it’s not the sole reason I’ve been involved. Sometimes, it’s just the right thing to do.”
Marion Berries Baseball Team Partnership in Salem
This summer, the hits kept on coming for Craig and Co. when Minuteman Press in Salem became the printing partner for the Marion Berries, a new baseball team competing in the West Coast League. Craig says, “We learned about the Marion Berries through a connection at the Salem Chamber. They approached us with a sponsorship opportunity that we felt was a home run! Through this partnership, we printed outfield and infield banners for all their sponsors, business cards, programs for each homestand, posters, A-Frame signs and inserts, tents, tablecloths, tension fabric displays, custom countertop boxes, and pocket schedules.”
The partnership has helped Minuteman Press in Salem expand its brand awareness and visibility in the community. Craig shares, “The visibility has been huge! The General Manager of the Marion Berries, Patrick, has been keen to send as many of their sponsors to us as possible. As a result, we are now doing business with several large Salem-area businesses that we hadn’t before. Our Minuteman Press banner is right next to the scoreboard, so every time fans are looking at the score, they see our banner! Having our logo repeated across several items and locations in the ballpark is nice to see, and I can’t help but believe that our overall presence in the Salem marketplace will continue to grow because of this partnership.”
There are also other fun perks to being a partner with the Marion Berries. Craig says, “Lisa and Christopher’s daughter got to throw out the first pitch for the July 7th game and I got to throw out the first pitch for the July 19th game. As part of our sponsorship package, we received season tickets just to the right of home plate, and we have all taken the opportunity to go as often as possible to support the team. We have also sent prospects and current clients when we were not able to make the games. If you have the opportunity to pursue a sponsorship like this, DO IT! I firmly believe that as time goes on, we will continue to see a measurable impact from our sponsorship.”
Second-Generation Business & Expansion to Second Location
Craig & Carolyn shared the following additional thoughts on carrying on the family legacy of Minuteman Press in Tigard and expanding to their second location in Salem.
Family Legacy: Craig shares, “It’s a real honor to carry it forward, and all the while live up to the same standards of exceptional quality that our clients have come to expect since 1987. It’s about honoring the past and having a new vision for the future. It’s about forging your own way and being okay with not doing everything exactly the way your parents did things. It’s a unique blend of old and new, of tradition and new technology. It’s about finding your own niche in the business and seeing where you thrive but being adaptable enough to fit anywhere. It’s about finding your own unique style of management that you might not have known you had. It’s about surrounding yourself with the right people. If you can blend all these things, you’ll do just fine.”
Growing Up in the Business: Craig reflects, “I really don’t know how my folks did it sometimes. They were at the shop open to close, of course, but they still managed to make it to extracurricular events that my sister and I had. They were actively involved in church, Rotary, and several other organizations, too. As for some of my earliest memories of the shop, I distinctly remember spending summers there when school was out. If there were jobs to be done, I’d help out and got a regular paycheck too, which was great! We still have clients today that were our clients in ’87 and it’s wonderful to see jobs come through the shop that I actively worked on when I was just a kid! All in all, I have very fond memories of having grown up in and around the business.”
Expanding into Salem: Carolyn says, “We officially took over the Salem business in April of 2024. It’s been a lot of work, and we’ve made huge strides connecting to the Salem community and leveraging our experience in Tigard. Making connections through the Salem Chamber has been great and having Lisa join full-time in Salem has been a huge help as well.”
Networking & Managing the Business: Craig says, “I do all the networking and get out there to meet as many people as possible. Christopher and Lisa are at both shops actively managing employees and workflow, which enables me to be flexible with meeting times for events and social engagements. My wonderful wife, Carolyn, has fully supported me in this endeavor from the beginning. I couldn’t be more thankful."
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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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