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Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc.

2012 Franchise 500
#74
At a Glance

Products & Services: Printing, graphics & mailing center

Number of Locations: 927

Total Investment: $64.75K - 219.62K

Founded: 1973

Began Franchising: 1975

Private Owned

About Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc.

Minuteman Press was founded in 1973 as Minuteman Press Corp. In 1975 it was incorporated as Minuteman Press International Inc. and began franchising. The company is based in Farmingdale, New York, and has more than 900 locations in the United States and internationally.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 711 74 142 0
2010 730 73 135 0
2009 766 72 135 0
2008 779 69 133 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $64,750 - $219,621
Franchise Fee: $19,500 - $45,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 35 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
1% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1-2 weeks. Ongoing support
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Ongoing in-field training

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #74 (2012), #74 (2011), #53 (2010), #55 (2009), #70 (2008),
America's Top Global: #66 (2012), #64 (2011), #46 (2010), #48 (2009), #66 (2008),

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