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 IntroductionWe welcome you to the Minuteman Press International, Inc website. If you have been looking for an opportunity to expand your wings beyond the traditional corporate world, you've clicked to the right place
BackgroundWelcome to the exciting and ever growing world of Minuteman Press, one of the foremost and prestigious printing franchise organizations in the world! The exceptional growth of Minuteman Press Full Service Printing Centers resulted from our ability to fill a void in the print industry for total business graphic needs. As we expand into other countries around the world, we have found that same void exists in such places as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. After investigating the industry, we opened our first store in Plainview, New York. Concerned about the lack of capabilities in this store, and the limitations of many 'Quick Printers,' we dedicated ourselves to opening a more versatile and productive full service print center. The prototype Minuteman Press center opened in Farmingdale, New York, in 1974. We utilized equipment which allowed us to reach further into the quality printing market and establish a unique niche in the printing industry. Full service printing became, and remains, the basis of the Minuteman concept; a virtual one-stop center for all of your printing and graphic needs. Today, there are over 880 Minuteman Press Full Service Printing Centers throughout the world! Our concepts, along with our capabilities, have enabled our franchise owners to offer the quality and service necessary to generate a tremendous repeat business. We are also proud of the vast network of franchise owners operating their own Minuteman Press Full Service Printing Centers. These men and women come from all walks of life, most of whom have no prior background in the printing and graphics fields. We are not looking to turn our owners into printers. We are looking for individuals who will be alert to the needs of their business community, and who will manage and motivate their employees to promote their business. We will provide the training for you and your employees, and also provide the latest technical and marketing support to assist you through our strategically located regional support offices.
We at Minuteman Press International trust that you, like hundreds of others, will find this business to be exciting, challenging and rewarding. The Minuteman Press franchise concept has given us the opportunity of offering many people a new way of life. It can be yours too!
 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 imagine 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 industy, 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 which will allow you to test all of your abilities and potential. You will own your own 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. Our strong emphasis on communication gives you an advantage in running a smooth operation.
FinancingOnce you are accepted as a Minuteman Press franchisee, you may be eligible to finance the equipment package. While there are many advantages to this financing program, you are certainly entitled to select any independent financing program which best suits your needs.
Purchasing powerAs a Minuteman Press franchisee, you will be able to take advantage of the cost savings on various supplies available through MMP Supply Company. MMP Supply Company distributes supplies exclusively to Minuteman Press franchise owners throughout our international network. MMP Supply Company deals with many vendors who have multiple distribution points. These vendors ship directly and expediently to our store owners. While you are not obligated to purchase your supplies through MMP Supply Company, our mass purchasing power allows us to pass on savings to our owners. In most cases, MMP Supply Company offers prices that are less than you could obtain elsewhere as an individual purchaser. In addition to MMP Supply Company, Minuteman Press International has negotiated special discounted prices with many vendors you may deal with as a franchise owner.
EquipmentMinuteman Press occupies a very unique position in the printing industry. We combine the quality of a commercial printer with the ease and the quickness of an instant printer. That 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 qualities. In today's world, computers play a large role in the business community. The printing industry is no exception. Minuteman Press International led 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 of these features and capabilities make the running of your center smoother and more efficient. The software is streamlined and easy to manage.
TrainingOne of the most vital functions we perform for our franchise owners is to provide an exceptional training program. The Minuteman Press training program is a two and a half week program held in our modern training facility at World Headquarters in Farmingdale, New York. The training center is furnished with up-to-date equipment, and is staffed with professional teaching personnel, most of whom have been with Minuteman Press since its beginning years. 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 efficiently operate your Minuteman Press business. We are aware that the majority of Minuteman Press owners come to us from backgrounds not associated with printing. As such, 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 your personnel to help you get your business started and operational. The training program will provide you with a thorough understanding, in concept and in fact, of the proven methods of operating a Minuteman Press Full Service Printing Center. With your full participation in training, you will develop a comfortable knowledge of how to operate your franchise.
SupportThe strength of Minuteman Press rests in the quality of individuals operating as Minuteman Press franchise owners. As such, in order to maintain the continued growth and development of Minuteman Press, we provide on-going support through our strategically located regional support offices. 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. Each regional support office is staffed by a company Vice President who has access to technical and marketing support personnel to assist you in the operation of your business. You will find our support personnel maintain a high level of communication, and offer continuous service to our franchise owners. Minuteman Press also regularly holds regional meetings and conventions to further educate our owners on new trends in the industry.
Marketing and promotionMarketing and promotion are the keys to the growth of your Minuteman Press Full Service Printing Center. While there are many ways to grow a business, in addition to the obvious identifiable location and Yellow Page advertising, Minuteman Press franchise owners can take advantage of our various marketing and promotional strategies. These include direct mail programs, e-commerce solutions,telemarketing, and direct marketing programs. As another example of industry leadership, we outpaced our industry when we first unveiled our innovative 'Free Color Day' program, and upscaled it when we unveiled our new 'Free Combo Color Day' program. The number of new entrants into the President's Million Dollar Circle, as well as the numerous recipients of various levels of our coveted Gold - Star- Awards, are solid examples of our management and marketing philosophies at work.
Partners in growthThe concept of franchising, as the relationship 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, e-commerce solutions and management software, but also seeking out ways to better serve our franchise owners. You will share in the continuous research and development, and on-going support services made available to our 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 you to take control of your future. It is an exciting time for Minuteman Press, and we hope that you take part in this exciting and challenging franchise opportunity! Click here to request more information from Minuteman Press International Inc. New visitors:Please complete the short form below to request more information from Minuteman Press International Inc:Returning visitors: |
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