Minuteman Press

The Printing Industry - A World Of Potential!

Imagine a business with every other business as your potential customer. You have just imagined our printing business. Businesses, large or small, high tech to your neighborhood shops, all use printed matter in the daily operation of their business. We are sure that you can see the magnitude of the industry and the wide market base we serve.

In addition, you will find the Minuteman Press business to be creative, challenging and exciting. It is a business that allows you to test all of your abilities and potential. You will own your business and be secure, with peace of mind, knowing that we have the experience to assist, educate, guide, and work with you on an on-going basis in developing your business.

As a Minuteman Press owner you will have a unique place in the printing industry. You will have the capability to serve virtually all the printing needs a business may be faced with.

Equipment

Minuteman Press occupies a very unique position in the printing industry. Combining the quality of a commercial printer with the ease and the quickness of an instant printer gives Minuteman Press an edge in the market place. We provide a unique equipment package capable of producing high quality products that our franchise owners are proud to offer. The entire equipment package is designed with versatility, durability, and productivity as its most important assets.

In todays world computers play a large role in the business community, and the printing industry is no different.

In 1978 Minuteman Press International led the way in our industry with the development of our innovative pricing software, which has evolved into our unique proprietary management software. All these features and capabilities make the running of your center smoother and more efficient. This software includes:

• Customer information database
• Order history database
• Control and track shop work-flow
• Invoice database
• A/R tracking
• Sales force management reports and database utilities.

Training & Support

Starting with a two and a half week training course we will provide you with the technical and business knowledge needed to operate your Minuteman Press business. Topics include bookkeeping, computerized and manual pricing, and business management techniques.

Your training does not end after your two and a half weeks at our training facility. To help you get your business started and operational we provide continued training "on site" to assist you in interviewing, testing, hiring, and training of your personnel.

We provide on-going support through our strategically located regional support offices throughout the world. You will be in business "for yourself but not by yourself." We have a sincere commitment to our owners to provide continued assistance to help you maximize your business.

Partners In Growth

The concept of franchising, as the working together between franchisor and franchisee, has been a principal ingredient in the development of Minuteman Press. Our "Open Door" philosophy has been instrumental in establishing Minuteman Press as one of the leaders in the industry.

By being a Minuteman Press franchise owner, you are part of an international network of store owners, as well as being part of a very unique and exciting franchise system. Since we started Minuteman Press in 1973, we have continuously worked on not only improving and refining our procedures, with items such as computerized pricing and management software, but also seeking out ways to better serve our franchise owners.

You will find that Minuteman Press is a people oriented company; individuals concerned with our franchise owners. We provide an opportunity for you to develop a whole new way of life and take control of your future for the first time. It is an exciting time for Minuteman Press and we hope that you take part in this stimulating and challenging franchise opportunity.