How much does it cost to open a Minuteman Press franchise?

The total initial investment for a Minuteman Press franchise ranges from $85,909 to $131,909. This includes the franchise fee of $48,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Minuteman Press franchise?

Minuteman Press franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Minuteman Press franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Minuteman Press franchise generates $1,002,258 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $290,655.

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Minuteman Press Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$85,909 – $131,909

Franchise Fee

$48,500

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $85,909 High: $131,909

The total initial investment to open a Minuteman Press franchise ranges from $85,909 to $131,909, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $48,500.

Midpoint estimate: $108,909

Franchise Fee

$48,500

One-time initial fee

The Minuteman Press franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Minuteman Press brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

N/A

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty	6.0	PCT	Payable by 10th day of next month via EFT. Waived for first 2 months for new franchises. Subject to Royalty Incentive Program (caps royalty at percentage of Maximum Gross Billing Amount for qualifying franchisees). Late charges: up to $10/day plus $100 late report fee.
FLEX Management Software - Initial License	7995.0	FIXED	Initial license fee. Included if equipment package purchased from Minuteman. $3,995-$7,995 for existing centers using third-party or older software. Plus applicable sales tax.
FLEX Management Software - Annual Support and Maintenance	405.0	FIXED	Payable on anniversary date of software license. Plus applicable sales tax. Subject to increase.
Website	395.0	VARIABLE	Fee for monthly hosting and maintenance of website. Payable via electronic funds transfer. Subject to increase.
Internet Marketing Program	3000.0	VARIABLE	SEO and SEM program. Payable by credit card. Currently optional but franchisor reserves right to require minimal spending level. Costs vary based on desired spending level. Subject to increase.
Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Payable only if audit shows understatement of Gross Revenue greater than 2% or if audit necessary due to failure to furnish reports. Cost varies.
Additional Training	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee responsible for lodging and airfare for additional training. Payable as incurred.
Transfer/Training Fee	35000.0	FIXED	The greater of $35,000 or then current fee. Applies when purchasing an existing center. Replaces initial franchise fee. Payable at time of transfer.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,002,258

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$290,655

per year

Profit Margin

29.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 0.4 years

Based on midpoint investment of $108,909 and estimated annual owner profit of $290,655.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.1%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-959 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	959	+35	—	—	972
2023	972	+42	-2	—	996
2024	996	+39	—	—	1016
2025	—	+5	—	—	—

Is a Minuteman Press Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Minuteman Press franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

77/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

0.4 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

0.1% annual closure rate

Minuteman Press scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,002,258 , prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.