Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc.

#75

At a Glance

Products & Services: Printing, graphics & mailing center

Number of Locations: 916

Total Investment: $66.25K - 220.8K

Founded: 1973

Began Franchising: 1975

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
2012	699	73	144	0
2011	711	74	142	0
2010	730	73	135	0
2009	766	72	135	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: $66,250 - $220,802
Franchise Fee: $21,000 - $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, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Ongoing in-field training

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #75 (2013), #74 (2012), #74 (2011), #53 (2010), #55 (2009),

America's Top Global: #66 (2012), #64 (2011), #46 (2010), #48 (2009),

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