Minuteman Press franchise
Minuteman Press runs print and marketing centers producing business cards, signs, brochures and promotional products for local businesses, with design done in-house. At the end of 2025 there were 1,039 Minuteman Press locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $139K–$317K
- Franchise fee
- $48,500
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 1,039+67 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1975
- First location
- 1973
- Franchisor based in
- Farmingdale, New York
- Agreement length
- 35 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Minuteman Press International, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Minuteman Press franchise costs
Opening a new center (the low end leases the equipment package, the high end buys it) costs an estimated $138,671 to $317,178. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Minuteman Press International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Minuteman Press franchise fee
The franchise fee is $48,500, for a new center; buyers of an existing center pay a $35,000 transfer and training fee instead. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Minuteman Press International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly. Franchisees who pay on time can qualify for a cap on the royalty under Minuteman's royalty incentive program. |
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Source: Minuteman Press International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Minuteman Press publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports annual sales reported by franchised centers. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Minuteman Press International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 30
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 996 (+24) | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 1,016 (+20) | 0 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1,039 (+23) | 0 | 7 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Minuteman Press International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 35
How Minuteman Press compares
Of the 4 printing franchises on this site, Minuteman Press is the cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Minuteman Press | Typical printing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $139K | $231K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5.5% |
| Closed or left per year | 1.5% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +6.9% | +4.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in printing franchises.
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Minuteman Press franchise questions
Does Minuteman Press help with financing?
No. Minuteman Press does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Minuteman Press franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Minuteman Press grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Minuteman Press can open nearby.
How long is a Minuteman Press franchise agreement?
The initial term is 35 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Minuteman Press growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 109 franchised locations opened and 44 closed or left, a net change of +6.9%. About 1.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 2% typical for printing franchises.
How does Minuteman Press compare with other printing franchises?
Of the 4 printing franchises here, Minuteman Press is the cheapest to open (low end $139K against a $231K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 5.5% median.
Does Minuteman Press say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports annual sales reported by franchised centers. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Minuteman Press based?
Minuteman Press International, Inc is based in Farmingdale, New York and the brand has sold franchises since 1975; the first location opened in 1973.