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MINUTEMAN PRESS currently has over 900 full-service printing and graphic centers throughout the world. As a MINUTEMAN PRESS owner, you will have a unique place in the industry, having the capability to serve virtually all the printing needs a business may be faced with. No experience necessary. Award-winning training school. On-going technical marketing and business management support through our network of 27 regional offices. Repeatedly named the # 1 printing franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1973
Franchising Since: 1975
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 916 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 916 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 700 | | 82.1% | | In 46 States |
| Canada: | 55 | | 6.4% | | In 5 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 98 | | 11.5% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 853 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 89 | | 2. New York | 52 | | 3. Texas | 51 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $30-50K |
| Total Investment: | $35-45K |
| Average Total Investment: | $40K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $44.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $44K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 160 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Framingdale, NY | 2.5 Weeks | | 2. On-Site | As Needed |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 1 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 35 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 35 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, U.K., S. Africa, Australia |
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