How we work together
Printful integrates directly with your franchise’s premium website and FLEX Software. This makes it easy for you and your customers to design, order, and receive products without added complexity.
Here’s how it works:
1. Activate your account
- Each Minuteman franchise owner gets a unique Printful account.
- You’ll see a simple Connect Now button located on MPIHQ under Web → Minuteman.com → Site Settings → Printful Settings.
- Once connected, Printful’s entire Catalog becomes available in your store.
2. Offer new products
- Printful’s 440+ items are instantly added to your premium franchise website.
- You can also feature these products in-store, with plans for in-store kiosks coming soon.
3. Create the design
- With the Embedded Design Maker (EDM), you or your customers can add artwork and text, preview mockups, and make edits on the spot.
- No advanced design skills needed – the EDM is intuitive and beginner-friendly.
4. Place the order
Orders can be placed online by your customers or directly by your team on behalf of a client.
5. Printful fulfills
Printful produces the item on demand, performs quality control, and ships it directly to your store or the customer’s chosen address.
Benefits for franchise owners
With the Minuteman x Printful integration, you can transform how your franchise serves customers. Here’s what you gain:
Instantly expand your catalog
440+ customizable products, from apparel to home decor.
No upfront costs
No equipment, stock, or inventory risk.
Design tools included
The Embedded Design Maker makes creating and previewing products simple.
Save time
Printful handles production, fulfillment, and shipping so you can focus on sales and service.
Serve more customers
Offer products locally and deliver anywhere worldwide.
Premium quality at competitive prices
Add stunning products your customers will love.
No minimums
Order just one item or hundreds, depending on your needs.
Support at every step
Rely on Printful’s expertise in Print on Demand, with dedicated customer service and quality control.
Top Product Categories
Minuteman franchise owners know their customers best. Now you can meet more of their needs by offering popular product categories powered by Printful:
Resources for franchise owners
We know that getting started with a new service can raise questions. That’s why we’ve prepared resources to help you succeed:
Frequently asked questions
This partnership allows Minuteman Press franchise owners to expand their catalog with high-quality, customizable products – such as apparel, accessories, drinkware, and home decor – without investing in new equipment or carrying inventory.Â
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Orders are created online using Printful’s design tools, produced on demand with printing techniques like DTG, DTF, embroidery, sublimation, and all-over print, then fulfilled and shipped directly to your store or the end customer.
You’ll have access to the entire Printful Catalog of 440+ customizable products, which includes:
- T-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, and jackets
- Mugs, water bottles, and tumblers
- Tote bags, backpacks, and phone cases
- Blankets, pillows, and wall art
Once you connect your franchise to Printful, products are added to your premium website. Customers or your team can upload designs, preview mockups, and place orders online or in-store.Â
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Printful then produces each item on demand, checks quality, and ships it either to your store or directly to the customer. Tracking details automatically sync back to your system so you can keep customers updated.
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There’s no need to invest in machines or inventory. The print-on-demand model means Printful will fulfill products only once they are ordered.
Yes. The Embedded Design Maker allows customers or your team to upload logos, add text, and preview designs instantly. No technical skills required.
Printful handles all shipping for you.
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Shipping costs are calculated based on the destination. With Printful’s global network, you can serve customers beyond your local area.
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Production time typically ranges from 2-5 business days, plus shipping time, depending on the destination.
The only shipping option currently available is standard. If you prefer in-store pickup, orders can also be delivered to your store location.
Getting started is quick and takes just a few steps:Â
- First, sign up for a Printful account using your @minutemanpress.com or @minuteman.com email address.
- Then, go to MPIHQ.com and navigate to Web → Minuteman.com → Site Settings → Printful Settings, where you can create or link your Printful store.
- Authorize access in your browser, and you’re ready to go.
You’ll also receive onboarding instructions, account setup support, and training materials, with field representatives available to assist at every step.
Each franchise has its microsite within the MmP platform. The Printful integration will be implemented on that site, with technical support and onboarding resources provided.
No. The platform is intuitive, and the Embedded Design Maker makes product creation easy. Pritnful accepts a variety of files, including PNG and JPEG.Â
When a customer places an order, the details appear in your store for review. After you approve the order, simply invoice it in FLEX. All info will be available on MPIHQ.
It’s free to get started with Printful. All product pricing for Printful items on Minuteman.com is set by the Marketing Committee. If you’d like to suggest a change, please contact your country’s committee directly.
No, your shipments won’t include any Printful branding on or inside the package. We operate as a white-label service, so your customers only see your brand.
Focus on the expanded product range and guaranteed quality. You can say you work with certified production partners to deliver more variety with the same high-quality standards.
Absolutely. That’s one of the most significant advantages of using Printful – you’re not limited by location, allowing you to sell and ship across regions and expand your customer base.
No. In this partnership, Printful acts purely as a production partner, not as a direct-to-consumer competitor.
Reach out to [email protected] ​​for any questions or issues before submitting orders. If you encounter an issue after placing an order, please refer to the instructions in your order confirmation email to contact Printful support.
Franchisees are responsible for handling order issues and supporting their customers directly. For help with orders, please follow the instructions in the order confirmation email to contact support.
Packing slips already include the Minuteman Press logo and a thank-you message. At this time, individual stores cannot add custom messages or logos.