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 Review: New President’s Club Members Celebrate Milestones and Share Advice
Minuteman Press International, the world’s largest and #1 rated printing franchise, is proud to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of its franchise owners. Over the past few years, some of our new Minuteman Press International President’s Club members have been featured for their various accomplishments. We caught up with a few of these owners to congratulate them on joining the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2023. They shared what this milestone means to them, how they grew their business, and what advice they have for other business owners.
Diana Renollet has come a long way in four years. As the owner of Minuteman Press in East Indianapolis, IN since June of 2020, Diana has worked hard to achieve President’s Club status. Diana shares:
Joining the President’s Club: “This makes us very proud of our team. We find this incredibly encouraging.”
Keys to Growth: “1. The Internet Marketing Program has been the number one contributor to our success by bringing in new business; 2. The second key to our success is acquisitions; we had one in Oct. of 2022 and Oct. of 2023; and 3. Customer service is the third key for us. We are nice and we are quick to respond to requests for quotes.”
Why Customer Service Matters: “I have had new customers say often that they had several requests out for quotes for projects. They say things like:
- ‘We chose your business because you responded so quickly and you were nicer than the other people we received quotes from…’
- ‘You make us feel like you have done this before and could better understand our needs…’
- ‘We felt like it would be easier on us to work with you.’”
Rewards of Owning the Business:
Passion for Print: “Personally, printing has been my passion for decades. Being able to compete in the printing business with our own business gives me the feeling of being a kid in a playground. It is our playground and I know I am a strong player in this field. I love the competition with other printers.”
Positive Work Environment: “We are also very proud that we can provide good jobs for our employees; we have a positive workplace culture and it feels like a good place to spend the day working. After decades of production print team and project management, I can finally follow my own managerial handbook. I have a long history of building successful strong production print teams – I know what works, how to motivate, inspire and engage. However, we are no longer constrained to follow someone else’s rules and guidelines.”
Employee Appreciation: “We are thankful that as owners we can manage our team in a way that uplifts them and makes them truly feel they are part of this business. As we hit new milestones, we are committed to sharing our success with our employees. Our employees are very motivated they feel appreciated and show it by consistently going above and beyond their responsibilities. This makes us really proud.”
3 Tips for Success/Advice for Others:
- “Sign up and maximize your investment in the Internet Marketing Program, and follow the plans that the Home Office rolls out.
- Look up other printers near you, drive by the shops, and see what you can learn about them. Are the owners near retirement? See about acquisitions that make sense.
- Be faster and friendlier than the competition when you send quotes. Also, accept full responsibility for your success. Without exception and regardless of any circumstance, your success will always be your responsibility.”
Alana & Ramon Alvarez were previously featured in April of 2023 for their significant sales growth in Colorado Springs, CO since buying their Minuteman Press franchise in July of 2019. Ramon shares:
Joining the President’s Club: “When we set out to own and operate our own business, we created a plan that included achieving this milestone and becoming members of the President’s Club. We are thrilled to have reached this stage of our journey, and appreciate all the support Minuteman Press has provided. We look forward to continuing our growth and serving our community.”
Keys to Growth: “We can attest that a silver bullet does not exist in business. Our strategy for growth is multi-pronged and includes fundamentals that proved successful in my roles in corporate America. The particular tactics within our fundamental strategy may evolve but the fundamental elements will remain through our journey.”
4 Tips for Success:
1. “Marketing:
- Internet Marketing Program: About 50% of our new clients are acquired from the Internet Marketing Program. That continues to drive our client count.
- Networking: Engaging with the community in meaningful ways. I’ve served on several business advocacy boards in the community, creating brand awareness and influencing large clients to give us a chance to serve.
- Referrals: Now that we have created a track record in our community, referrals have become a key source of new client acquisition. Having a multi-pronged approach has allowed us to operate without any single client having more than 6% of our total sales.
2. Products: Diversifying our offerings to our clients has allowed us to create a one-stop shop for them, making it easier for them to obtain their marketing needs.
3. Talent: Creating a mutually beneficial environment for our team has allowed us to attract and retain great talent, although there is no finish line on talent acquisition and retention. Our aspirational mission when we acquired the shop was to create outstanding client experiences through a high-performing team that delivers quality, speed, and reliability. We are proud that our client reviews and feedback exemplify the mission 4.5 years later.
4. Execution: When we acquired the shop, we focused on learning and running the proven MMP playbook. We’ve since focused on ensuring that our mission is executed with every work order and client interaction. It’s important that our clients have outstanding experiences.”
Rewards of Owning the Business: “Alana and I met at work 32 years ago and now we are enjoying it again! For years, after Alana stopped working, I would head out to ‘slay the dragon’ weekly, and return to provide my family with my ‘leftover’ energy. Now we are working together towards a common goal, and it’s priceless! Our two sons have worked for us off and on at Minuteman Press, and we are grateful that we’ve had the opportunity to provide them with a place to make some extra money, while spending time with them. Professionally, I’m grateful that every minute that I may spend on our business, is directly impacting our personal and professional brand. It’s not always easy owning your own business, but the rewards are immense.”
Advice for Others: “My advice is to have a plan and stay agile. Include MMP in that plan, as we are not reinventing the wheel. Also, surround yourself with people on your team who are better than you in their assigned roles. Interestingly, these elements are similar to what I’ve applied in my previous jobs.”
Elle and Richie Moore were previously featured in the March of 2023 for their relocation and grand reopening of Minuteman Press in Macon, GA. The family has owned the business since June of 2017. Richie shares:
Joining the President’s Club: “This was one of our big goals we wanted to hit over the last couple years and it feels amazing to hit a big goal! Now we get to look forward to the next big goal!”
Keys to Growth: “We moved into a much larger facility and I think being able to give tours to our customers and show them what it is we are capable of doing has been a big driver for us this last year. And of course, networking! I am the President of the BNI Macon Money Chapter and that too has been growing exponentially this last year. If you build relationships with your customers, the money will come.”
Rewards of Owning the Business: “Right now it is the pride in the work we are doing that has been a big motivator for Elle and I. We like to put our name on what we print figuratively and literally! We like to say with pride that ‘We printed that!’ Loving what we do is a big reward for us and being able to do it together is a bonus!”
Advice for Others: “Be open to change and take care of your work family!”
Angila & Scott Allen were featured in a President’s Club spotlight article in March of 2024. They have owned Minuteman Press in Brookfield, WI since July of 2017. During that interview, Angila shared the following items worth repeating:
Joining the President’s Club: “We feel very blessed to have the wonderful team we have at Minuteman Press in Brookfield as well as the support of MPIHQ! We don’t take it for granted.”
Keys to Growth: “1. Using Accuzip and doing more mailings; 2. Increasing Internet Marketing Program spend; 3. Google reviews, with over 100 reviews; 4. Networking; and 5. Referrals from clients.”
3 Tips for Success/Advice for Others:
“1. Teamwork! Honestly, I think the secret to reaching that ‘First Million’ has been our team commitment. We have an awesome team! We believe in each other. We work diligently to do the absolute best for each of our customers and to quickly fix anything that may need addressing. The size of the job does not matter.”
2. FLEX reports: Analyzing FLEX reports to see what services are most popular is helpful, too. We evaluate them to see if we can manage to do services in-house.
3. Investing in our business/team & daily meetings: We want our team to be equipped with the products/software and knowledge needed to get their jobs done well and efficiently. We started regular daily production meetings in 2023 and that made an enormous difference in keeping us all on the same page. We can always learn.”
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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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