| The first Minuteman Press was founded in 1973 | | | | gross sales. There is no advertising fee as the |
| by Roy Titus in Plainview, New York. With his son, | | | | franchisor assume no responsibility for advertising |
| Bob Titus, at his side they opened a print center | | | | the individual stores. The term of agreement is |
| to serve all of the areas businesses. By 1975 they | | | | currently 35 years. |
| began franchising the concept of a full service | | | | Have no doubts, opening a print shop is not a |
| print center. | | | | easy business. You will be required to continually |
| Today, with over 975 locations | | | | market, manage employee schedules, maintain |
| worldwide, Minuteman Press is recognized as | | | | quality control, and evaluate costs. But considering |
| one of the premiere print shop franchises in the | | | | the reorder rates, sales volume, and sales margins |
| world. Minuteman Press is now headquartered in | | | | this may be a business to consider. Even during |
| Farmingdale, New York. Minuteman Press provides | | | | the current economic crisis, businesses require |
| it's franchisees with basic marketing, technical, and | | | | marketing and promotional materials. A typical |
| business support. There are 27 regional offices | | | | franchise will offer business cards, carbonless |
| worldwide to provide support. Owners have the | | | | forms, color copies, labels, graphic design, |
| option to buy supplies direct from Minuteman | | | | brochures and many other items. |
| Press or to use any other supplier, a huge | | | | Minuteman Press offers it's franchisees financing, |
| advantage in today's franchise community. The | | | | site selection research, training, and local support. |
| minimum number of employees suggested to run | | | | They have regular local meetings, a national |
| a single franchise is three, including the owner. | | | | convention, regional marketing, and technical |
| Over 97% of franchisees are owner/operators. | | | | support. While you will not get rich quick with this |
| The total investment amount to start a new | | | | franchise, it is certainly possible to earn a |
| Minuteman Franchise is between | | | | comfortable living. Just remember, it will require |
| $120,000-$215,000. The initial franchising fee is | | | | hard work. |
| $44,500 with a recurring royalty fee of 6% of | | | | |