Minuteman Press
Business & Professional Services · Printing & Shipping Services
- Active units
- 754
- Avg unit volume
- $766k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press Franchise is a leading brand in the design, print, and marketing industry, catering to a diverse range of customers, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With a wide range of products and services, Minuteman Press can help you create and customize anything you need to promote your business effectively. Printed marketing materials are still a powerful tool in today's digital age, and Minuteman Press understands the importance of tangible pieces that engage consumers on a personal level. From business cards and brochures to banners and signs, Minuteman Press can bring your brand to life and reinforce your message. But that's not all - Minuteman Press also offers promotional products that are practical and have staying power with customers. These promotional items help you extend your brand's reach and solidify your presence in the market. With a personalized approach, exceptional quality, and top-notch service, Minuteman Press is your go-to partner for all your business and marketing needs. Let them design, print, and promote your brand, and take your marketing strategy to new heights of success.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$49k
- Additional Outlet (existing franchisee)
Reduced non-refundable franchise fee of $35,000 for an additional outlet
- Brand fund
0.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
750 – 1,200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10000.0% off franchise fee — Military Veteran discount: $10,000 off a new center; $5,000 off an existing center purchase
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations775
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings28
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate2.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio28.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$227k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.