Sell Your Printing Business: Hercules Press Sold Via Minuteman Press

Hercules Press, which has been operating for 51 years, has been sold by retiring second-generation owner Michael Macrides to new Minuteman Press franchise owner Michael Campagnone. Moving forward, the business is operating as Minuteman Press in West Roxbury. The business remains located at 91 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. 

On buying the business, Michael Campagnone says, “I was looking to buy a business for about a year. I came across an ad that Minuteman Press was running on BizBuySell and gave them a call. I was then connected with Todd Golberg, Minuteman Press New England Regional VP. We met and clicked right away as he helped me weigh my options and see what was being offered. I chose to buy Hercules Press because I liked the idea of buying an established business and having that springboard to growth in the community. Working with Todd made this decision easier and he is one of the main reasons I bought Hercules Press and joined Minuteman Press.”

On selling the business, Michael Macrides shares, “The last thing I expected to get out of the sale was a new friend but Michael C. and I've developed a great relationship. My staff is also very happy working for Michael and also my customers of 40+ years all seem to be very comfortable with the new regime. This has been a very smooth transition, and Todd Golberg was professional and genuine throughout this process of connecting me with Michael C. and getting the sale completed.”

How to Sell Your Printing Business

40 years after joining his dad George in the family business, Michael Macrides has now sold Hercules Press to Michael Campagnone, who has transitioned the business to Minuteman Press in West Roxbury while retaining the current staff. The most important factor for Michael M. was finding the right buyer who would continue operating the business in a way that best served his clients as well as his employees. He found the right fit with the Minuteman Press Conversion Program, which helps independent owners like Michael sell his business at no cost and zero commission fees. 

Michael M. shares, “When I began to think about exiting, two years before beginning the process with Minuteman Press,  it was obvious that the franchises were going to be my best bet. I called a couple of other franchises before Minuteman but neither impressed me as entities that would care at all about my customers or myself. I put the sale on the backburner for a year or so and then received a mailer from Minuteman Press and called Todd Golberg. Todd was professional yet warm and sincere and it wasn't long before I realized he was truly interested in a great outcome for everyone.”

“The transition was smooth and everyone pulled in the same direction. Both parties required accommodations at different points in the transition and we were all on board with helping each other. Of course, I would recommend that anyone who is looking to sell their print shop to talk with Minuteman Press.” -Michael Macrides, Retiring Owner, Hercules Press (now Minuteman Press in West Roxbury, MA)

Buying the Business – Why Minuteman Press?

Michael C. shares his top 5 reasons for joining the Minuteman Press franchise family:

"1. Business Model: I liked the Minuteman Press business concept as well as the stability. 

2. Print is Essential: The printing industry is somewhat recession-proof.

3. Support: The franchise support from Todd and everyone at MPIHQ. Their training was fantastic and the support for their FLEX business software is outstanding.

4. Scalability: I bought an established business and Minuteman Press gives me the resources to expand product lines into areas such as apparel and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM).

5. Easy Transition: I've retained the staff and also have the support of Minuteman Press, which makes the transition much easier. I share with our clients that nothing has changed other than the extra bandwidth and resources we have to further help them grow."

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