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Minuteman Press FDD Analysis · 2026

Minuteman Press Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Minuteman Press franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Minuteman Press franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$138K–$216K
System size
1,0391,039 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed May 7

§What changed — in 2025, Minuteman Press grew from 1,016 to 1,039 locations. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Minuteman Press' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$138,351–$216,346
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Reports average and median gross sales and the distribution of locations across sales bands.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
1,039 locations
In 2025, opened 33 new locations and closed 10.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
6% royalty
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$48,500 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Does not give you a protected area of your own.
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Minuteman Press' $138K–$216K sits against a median of $119,000 across the 193 business services franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

Open Minuteman Press' FDD in the Clearly Workspace — with Clara beside you.

Minuteman Press' franchise agreement is a 35-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

Clara is an expert FDD assistant. Ask her anything about Minuteman Press' filing and she answers from the document itself, with the item and page she read it in — so you can check her.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
  • What fees come after the franchise fee?
  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

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

Minuteman Press' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $138,351 to $216,346, including the $48,500 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Minuteman Press franchise?

Minuteman Press reports a royalty of 6%; the remaining recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Minuteman Press share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Minuteman Press' 2026 FDD reports average and median gross sales and the distribution of locations across sales bands. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Minuteman Press locations are there?

Minuteman Press' 2026 FDD reports 1,039 locations — 1,039 franchised and 0 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Minuteman Press' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated May 7, 2026.

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