Minuteman Press Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Minuteman Press franchise: $180K–$226K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$180K–$226K
Franchise Fee
$49K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
gross revenue monthly
Ad Fund
—
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | 6% of total gross revenue, payable monthly by 10th of following month via EFT. Waived for first 2 months for new franchises. Royalty Incentive Program caps royalty at percentage of Maximum Gross Billing Amount for qualifying franchisees. |
| Ad Fund | — | No national ad fund disclosed; franchisees handle local marketing independently |
| Technology Fee | $405/annually | Annual support and maintenance fee for FLEX Management Software; payable on anniversary of software license |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$766K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
6%+
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $766K, you'd pay approximately $46K/year in royalties alone.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Equipment Package (if purchased outright) | $103K |
| FLEX Management Software License (if not purchasing equipment package) | $8K |
| Equipment Package Deposit (if leased) | $9K |
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