MINUTEMAN PRESS
Minuteman Press franchises operate full-service printing and marketing centers that provide digital printing, graphic design, finishing, mailing, advertising specialty items, and related marketing services. Franchisees own and operate these centers using the franchisor's trademarks, proprietary systems, and business model, which includes ongoing royalties and supply options. The target market includes businesses and the general public, competing with independent print shops, other franchises, and large commercial printers.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + $405 annual software support (~$34/mo) + $0-$395/mo website fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 579 U.S. franchised centers reporting for the 2024 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue ($766,202) and median gross revenue ($561,781) extracted directly from Table No. 1. For best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high, estimated profit based on average gross revenue minus average Cost of Goods Sold (33.68%) and average Labor Costs (19.94%) from Table No. 3, plus an estimated range for other operating expenses (15-25% of revenue). High profit estimate assumes 15% other operating expenses (1 - 0.3368 - 0.1994 - 0.15 = 0.3138 profit margin), and low profit estimate assumes 25% other operating expenses (1 - 0.3368 - 0.1994 - 0.25 = 0.2138 profit margin).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MINUTEMAN PRESS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MINUTEMAN PRESS Current | $82K – $221K | $49K | 6.0% | 754 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+34 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MINUTEMAN PRESS franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
1,005 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily disputes alleging breach of contract, misrepresentation, and non-disclosure related to franchise purchases and transfers, along with royalty fee collection and termination matters.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MINUTEMAN PRESS franchise ranges from $81,991 to $221,089. This includes a franchise fee of $48,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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