New owner for Mountlake Terrace, Washington Minuteman Press

New Owner Hamed Dadgour (left) and Retiring Owner Michael Torres, outside Minuteman Press in Mountlake Terrace, Washington (formerly Printing Plus). Image courtesy of Minuteman Press

Hamed Dadgour is the new owner of Minuteman Press in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Dadgour purchased 47-year business Printing Plus from retiring owner Michael Torres, who owned the business for 35 years. After spending 15 years in the tech industry, Dadgour made the leap into business ownership with a clear vision: to build long-term relationships, serve other local businesses, and create something of his own. Dadgour is now focused on carrying forward the legacy of a business that has served the community for more than 47 years.

Selling the Minuteman Press business

“I’ve owned Printing Plus since 1991. I started planning for retirement in 2024 as there were big family changes happening in 2026 and 2027. When I decided to sell the business and retire, my main message to our customer base was that nothing would change for them. The staff has stayed on, which is huge. Our customers were happy that they would be working with many of the same team members. I also personally met with our larger clients to introduce them to Hamed and ensure a smooth transition. I know the business is in great hands with Hamed and Minuteman Press,” Torres said. “Selling the business through Minuteman Press helped me retire in the timetable I wanted while also saving me money on the sale. Previously, I spoke with a business broker who told me there was a cost of $1500 for them to assess the business, plus the broker’s fee was 10% of the sale price. At the same time, I’d been contacted by Minuteman Press about their program that doesn’t charge any fees to the seller. I decided to list with Minuteman Press after speaking with Regional VP Chris Jutt. If I had another printing company to sell, I would definitely call Minuteman Press first.”

Buying the Minuteman Press business

Prior to becoming a business owner, Dadgour built his career in the tech industry. Over time, he realized he was ready to take on the challenge of entrepreneurship and make decisions independently while still benefiting from an established business model.

“I worked in the tech industry for 15 years. I reached a point where I wanted the freedom to make business decisions for myself. In the corporate world, your decisions are often vetted and limited by peers and managers. Earlier in my career, this was a great environment because it allowed me to learn and gain experience from others. However, I eventually felt I had reached a level of maturity that would allow me to succeed on my own,” shares Hamed. “While I initially thought about starting a business from scratch, I quickly realized that acquiring an established, successful business was a much smarter way to achieve my goals,” he said.

Supporting the community

For Dadgour, owning a business in Mountlake Terrace is about more than printing — it is about building relationships within the local business community and helping other companies grow through effective marketing and print solutions.

“Owning a business in this community allows me to meet other owners and learn from their diverse experiences and business models—it is essentially the best MBA program in the world, and it comes with zero student loan payments,” Dadgour said. “I truly enjoy interacting with other entrepreneurs and seeing how they approach their work. It also provides a unique opportunity to share with them how other savvy business owners use high-quality print products to get in front of the public and generate growth. Great design combined with quality printing offers a high ROI for our clients, which is exactly why we see so many repeat customers; once they see the tangible returns, they keep coming back.”

He concluded, “Buying the business is only the first step. The most important phase is transitioning that business to support your vision. To do that, you need a team. The regional representatives at Minuteman Press provide the support system necessary to ensure the business you purchase is backed by their professional expertise. If you are out there looking to own your own business, give Minuteman Press a chance and see if it’s the right fit for you.”