The Printing Industry - A World Of Potential

Imagine a business, with every other business as your potential customer, and you have just imagined our printing business. All businesses, large or small, from 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. As a Minuteman Press owner, you will have a unique place in the printing industry, having the capability to serve virtually all the printing needs a business may be faced with.

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

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 the high quality products our franchise owners offer. The entire equipment package is designed with versatility, durability, and productivity as its most important assets.

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

Minuteman Press International led the way in our industry in 1978 with the development of our innovative pricing software, which has evolved into our unique proprietary management software. This software includes a customer information database, including order history database, shop work-flow control and tracking, invoice database as well as A/R tracking, sales force management reports and database utilities. All these features and capabilities make the running of your center smoother and more efficient.

Training & Support
The two and a half week training course will provide you with not only the technical knowledge of our business, but also with business knowledge, such as bookkeeping, computerized and manual pricing, as well as management techniques needed to operate your Minuteman Press business.

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

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 franchise 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 an opportunity for many of you to 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.