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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Owner Jeffery Brunson Shares Keys to Success & Longevity With Over 32 Years in Business
Jeffery Brunson is the owner of the Minuteman Press franchise located in Downtown Tacoma, Washington since July of 1992. Today, Jeff is celebrating a huge milestone as he has joined the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2023. Minuteman Press International Regional VP Chris Jutt presented Jeff and his dedicated team with the President’s Club Award in July of 2024, nearly 32 years to the day that Jeff first became the operator of Minuteman Press in Tacoma.
Jeff talks about joining the President’s Club, shares his keys to success and longevity, and reveals what it takes to remain competitive today.
What does it mean to you to join the President’s Club?
Jeff Brunson: “This was a long time coming. It took lots of hard work, determination, and patience. I have learned that being successful takes a team of people working together with the same mission, an elevated level of customer service, and all cylinders firing at the same time.”
What are your top 3 keys to your growth and success?
Jeff Brunson:
“1. Customer Service and building relationships with clients. We have always focused on doing more than the customer expects. A majority of our customers are more than clients, they have become friends with all of our staff. With this mindset, we work to ensure satisfaction for each person because no one wants to disappoint a friend. This has led to positive word of mouth referrals.
2. Everything we do is a reflection on us and the company. We look for every opportunity to market ourselves through brand identity and the combination of traditional and out of the ordinary ways to reach a wider audience and engage with people.
3. We don’t tell people to buy printing from us… BUT we let everyone we come in contact with know what we do. This drives questions and discussion about printing products, how we can help them solve an opportunity they may have, and for us to become their partner and source for more.”
What are your top 3 secrets to your longevity?
Jeff Brunson:
“1. Fighting burnout by looking at each day as a new adventure. It’s important to know when you are hitting the wall and it is time to make a change. I’ve called our Regional VP or Field Rep and asked for a new or different challenges or directions for the business. That has always fired me back up each time!
2. Embracing change in all aspects of the industry. My first order ever was with a new client, getting a drink at a bar while I was wearing a suit and tie, and we designed the layout on the back of a napkin. Now compare that to today’s environment and technology. Adapting to these changes is vital to our survival (as I am sitting in my dress shorts and polo drinking a cold-brew espresso while typing on my laptop).
3. You spend more time with those you work with than your family. Make sure that your employees are not only skilled and talented but are good people you enjoy being with.”
What are your high-demand products? How has operating the business changed since you first started in 1992?
Jeff Brunson: “Speed of turn-around. Nobody can plan ahead; everything has to be done now! So, for us it is every product we make that is in high demand. Our biggest sales are driven by our base products of printed materials (envelopes, business cards, forms, and inserts), followed by our digitally produced products (catalogs, programs, booklets, postcards, flyers, and quick turn color), then signage, apparel and central facility production.
Since 1992, we have evolved from one computer and small commercial printed products to more comprehensive marketing solutions which cater to our clients. Today we utilize over twelve computers, two servers, four digital presses, large finishing capabilities, and still run five offset presses. The biggest keys are speed of service, trusting your people, being open to input, and knowing that it’s okay to ask for help.”
How would you best describe your community?
Jeff Brunson: “Our community can be best described as vibrant and supportive. We are in the downtown core of Tacoma but more people are living in apartments and condos that have risen around us. We are serving the sprawling small-to-mid size local business sector, which is a growing and thriving market for us. Also, our industrial seaport and supporting businesses surrounding it have resurged and continue to expand. We are very actively involved in the community, including participating in local fairs and events, sponsoring community activities and schools, collaborating with local businesses, the arts and music scene, and non-profit youth and eco groups. This engagement helps build strong community ties and enhances the business's local presence.”
What was your background before Minuteman Press?
Jeff Brunson: “Before owning Minuteman Press, I had a background in sales and art design and was the guy that usually ordered print for the companies I worked for. This Minuteman Press was an existing store with a checkered five-year history but in a great location downtown. We chose Minuteman Press due to its low-key, non-pushy sales team and the opportunity for the support system it offered. Over the years they have been exceptional, including initial training, ongoing local support, and access to the FLEX software. Their input when asked has streamlined our operation, improved efficiency, and continues to show us opportunities for new products and equipment.”
What are the rewards of owning your business?
Jeff Brunson: “Owning the business provides freedom to make decisions and shape the direction of the company, but never feeling alone. Being able to contribute to the community and positively affect customers and employees has been fulfilling. It has taught me to believe in myself, trust my gut, and share with others the knowledge and experience I have learned. I enjoy helping our customers work through projects and exceed their needs, followed by the personal satisfaction I feel when they become loyal customers.”
What is your advice for others?
Jeff Brunson: “By staying open to innovative ideas, learning every day, and having the willingness to adapt to industry changes and client demands, we have continuously improved our business in ways that are essential to our continued growth and success after all of these years.”
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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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